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DC Associate Attorney
Job Location:
Job Location:
Washington, DC - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 102650 - 142615
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
26 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
23 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
About Us: Patterson Real Bird & Rasmussen LLP is a national law firm dedicated to advancing and protecting the rights of American Indian tribes and organizations. We represent clients in a wide range of matters including business transactions litigation and governmental affairs before tribal federal and state courts.
We are a fast-paced mission-driven firm with offices in Colorado Washington D.C. North Dakota and New Mexico. Our DC office consists of a number of attorneys working from their home offices.
The Opportunity: We are seeking an Associate Attorney with a foundation in tribal and federal Indian law to join our team in Washington D.C. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience with a demonstrated ability to provide legal support craft advocacy before Congress and federal agencies and assist in tribal federal and state litigation. Additionally the candidate will contribute to drafting key legal documents including testimony briefing papers and strategic legal opinions. This role offers an excellent opportunity for growth and development in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
Related Experience:
We are a fast-paced mission-driven firm with offices in Colorado Washington D.C. North Dakota and New Mexico. Our DC office consists of a number of attorneys working from their home offices.
The Opportunity: We are seeking an Associate Attorney with a foundation in tribal and federal Indian law to join our team in Washington D.C. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience with a demonstrated ability to provide legal support craft advocacy before Congress and federal agencies and assist in tribal federal and state litigation. Additionally the candidate will contribute to drafting key legal documents including testimony briefing papers and strategic legal opinions. This role offers an excellent opportunity for growth and development in a collaborative and dynamic environment.
Related Experience:
- Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school;
- Status as an active member in good standing of D.C. bar or other state jurisdiction;
- Experience working with Indian tribes or tribal entities on a wide array of legal issues such as government affairs housing education finance gaming litigation energy natural resources and taxation;
- Familiarity with tribal and federal Indian law;
- Excellent analytical research and writing abilities;
- Ability to work well independently and as a team in a fast-paced environment;
- Willingness and ability to travel frequently to attend client meetings and court or administrative hearings at locations throughout the United States; and
- Proven skills in effectively communicating with Tribal clients and federal state or tribal agency representatives.
Duties and Responsibilities: (other duties may be assigned)
- Provide counsel and legal services to new and existing clients as well as represent clients in a professional and expedient manner;
- Advocate on behalf of clients before Members of Congress and federal agencies;
- Develop strategies for resolving client issues in Congress and with agencies;
- Ability to track and research Congressional legislation and development of federal regulations;
- Draft and prepare testimony briefing papers and talking points for clients;
- Draft agreements and analyze legal documents; and
- Comply with all court state bar and office policies and procedures.
- Participate in business development functions (conferences seminars etc.) as requested to maintain and build client relationships and expand business opportunities;
Your total compensation package will include a competitive salary bonus potential participation in the firm 401(K) retirement plan and a benefits package that includes health dental vision life and disability insurance programs.
Send your resume and cover letter writing sample professional references and law school transcripts (if graduated less than 5 years ago) to:
Posting Contact Name: Stephanie Kroner Firm Administrator
Work Location: DC or surrounding area
Application Materials Required: Cover Letter Resume/CV Writing Examples
Posting Date: August 24 2026
Un-posting Date: Ongoing
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $102650.00 - $142615.00 per year
OUR MISSION
Patterson Real Bird & Rasmussen LLP is a majority native-owned law firm. As tribal advocates there could be no greater honor or privilege than having the opportunity to directly serve tribes in promoting economic development addressing pressing infrastructure issues protecting tribal water rights and advancing the sovereignty and jurisdiction of tribal nations.
Patterson Real Bird & Rasmussen LLP is dedicated to the representation of American Indian tribes tribal entities and individual Indians across the United States. Our mission is to provide superior legal services specifically tailored to meet the needs of our clients while also honoring the sovereignty self-sufficiency and self-governance of those clients.
OUR WORK
We serve as General Counsel and Special Counsel to Indian tribal governments and their enterprises to implement their laws regulations policies and priorities for their tribes and members. We work as true partners with every level of tribal governments and their staff to effectuate a plan for the delivery of legal services that is appropriate to meet the challenges and demands of the client.
We also work to prevent attacks on tribal sovereignty and jurisdiction and ensure that the Federal government upholds its treaty and trust responsibilities to Indian tribes. We resolve issues on the local level in collaboration with national tribal organizations and through advocacy with law makers in Washington D.C.
CAREERS
If you are pursuing a career in the legal field and have an interest in federal Indian law consider joining our team at Native Law Group. With offices in Louisville Colorado Fort Yates North Dakota and Washington D.C. our firm is dedicated to the representation of American Indian tribes tribal entities and individual Indians across the United States.
Being part of Native Law Group means you also are part of a powerful nationwide effort to advance the causes of tribal sovereignty self-sufficiency and self-governance for the benefit of Tribal Nations.
Required Experience:
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