Tribal Law /Federal Indian Law Attorney

Full-time

No

Salary Information:

Salary: $100,000-$120,000 per year (negotiable based on experience)

Job Title:
Tribal Law / Federal Indian Law Attorney

Experience Information:

- Several years' experience in tribal and federal Indian law
- Licensed to practice law in Colorado, licensure in New Mexico and/or Arizona is a plus
- Experience working with tribal housing authorities and matters governed by NAHASDA
- Licensure and experience practicing law with the Navajo Nation is preferred
- Working experience with other tribes or tribal entities is helpful

Firm Overview:

- Setter Roche Smith & Shellenberger LLP (SRSS)
- Full-service minority owned law firm located in Denver
- Approximately 40 professionals
- Large enough to handle diverse legal matters, yet small enough for a close working environment
- Comprised of a combination of full-time remote and hybrid-remote employees
- Competitive compensation packages and excellent benefits
- Positive work environment with low turnover
- Emphasizes work-life balance

Responsibilities:

- Provide day-to-day management and legal advice to tribe(s) on tribal housing projects
- Attend meetings remotely or in-person for related projects
- Draft legal documents and pleadings for tribal entities and court proceedings
- Research and analyze legal issues
- Present legal findings to tribal government officials
- Represent clients in tribal court proceedings
- Interpret and apply tribal laws, rulings, and regulations
- Conduct discovery and depositions

Qualifications:

- Experience working with tribal housing authorities and knowledge of NAHASDA is mandatory
- Additional experience in construction and business contracts is preferred
- Solid trial experience in tribal court(s) and exceptional writing skills are a must
- Ability to work autonomously with limited supervision
- Comfortable managing a high-volume caseload from inception to resolution
- Organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent research and analysis skills
- Effective communication and collaboration with in-house counsel
- Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
- Active and in good standing with the Colorado Bar
- Experience with Navajo tribal law and policy is highly preferred

License/Certification:

- Colorado Bar License (Required)
- Navajo Nation (Preferred)

Compensation/Benefits:

- Highly competitive compensation package based on experience
- Starting salary range of $100,000-$120,000 per year (negotiable)
- Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
- Life insurance
- 401K
- CLEs
- Bar dues
- Parking pass or parking stipend
- Phone reimbursement
- IP support

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Health insurance, life insurance, 401K, CLEs, Bar dues, parking pass/stipend, phone reimbursement, IP support.

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Legal expertise, technical knowledge, experienced staff, management, legal advice, research, analysis, writing, trial experience, construction contracts, business contracts, autonomy, high-volume caseload management, organizational skills, time-management skills, research and analysis skills, communication, collaboration, Juris Doctor degree, Colorado Bar License, Navajo Nation license, negotiation, health insurance, life insurance, 401K, CLEs, Bar dues, parking pass/stipend, phone reimbursement, IP support.

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school is required.

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references to [contact person name] at [email address]. Please include "Tribal Law/Federal Indian Law Attorney" in the subject line.

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