Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced attorney in Oklahoma City, OK. The candidate must be able to reliably commute or relocate. The role involves providing comprehensive legal services and requires a strong understanding of federal Indian law.

Duties

• Travel to off-site meetings with prospective and current clients.
• Apply knowledge of business issues, legal procedures, and applicable regulatory authority to counsel clients effectively.
• Conduct legal research and prepare necessary legal memoranda, pleadings, and documents.
• Appear at hearings and trials as needed and/or assigned.
• Draft tribal codes, regulations, and agreements; analyze and review legal documents.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience required; litigation experience preferred.
• Comply with all court and state bar licensure obligations, including continuing legal education requirements.
• Driver's license.

Education

• Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited university.

Certifications

• License from the Oklahoma Bar Association.

Skills

• Knowledge of Federal Indian law and its key statutes.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Technical communication and interpersonal relations.
• Diplomacy and organizational professionalism.
• Project management and presentation skills.
• Time management and computer literacy.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching.
• Dental, health, life, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.

This majority-Indian owned national law firm represents tribal governments and tribal entities and has offices in Arizona, California, Michigan, Oklahoma, and Washington, D.C. Its practice areas include Economic Development, Gaming, Sovereignty, Tribal Education, Finance, Litigation, Government Relations, Tribal Energy, Tribal Housing, Human Resource Management, and Land Use Planning.