Associate Attorney or Senior Associate Attorney

Skenandore Wilson LLP is a nationally recognized, majority Native and woman-owned law firm which works closely with our clients to meet their unique needs and goals. Our Firm is ranked in Best Law Firms in Wisconsin, Tier 1 in Native American law by Best Lawyers?. We are dedicated to representing American Indian Tribes, Tribal organizations, Tribal individuals, and other individuals and entities in a wide range of services, including governmental affairs and lobbying, Indian self-determination and self-governance matters, economic development, energy resources, gaming, water rights, natural and cultural resources, education, and trial and appellate litigation.

Job Requirements:

Education and Bar Admittance:

Candidates must be licensed to practice law and have graduated from an ABA accredited law school. They must be an active member in good standing of Wisconsin, Washington, D.C., or other state jurisdiction

Collaboration:

Ability to develop relationships and foster teamwork at all levels of the Firm

Communication:

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse group of internal and external clients, attorneys, and staff

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to manage confidential information and sensitive situations with tact and discretion

Problem Solving Skills:

Ability and confidence to identify and analyze issues, make decisions, and initiate actions/solutions

Agility to respond to unexpected challenges, including proactively developing innovative solutions to complex problems while maintaining a professional demeanor

Professionalism:

Ability to maintain composure and demonstrate good judgment

Skenandore Wilson LLP is seeking an Associate Attorney or Senior Associate Attorney with 3-9+ years of experience in Tribal and federal Indian law to join our team in either our Madison, Wisconsin or Washington, D.C. offices, and we will consider a hybrid remote work arrangement. Attorneys in this position will conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, Congressional testimony, pleadings, and other correspondence. They may attend meetings with clients, appear at trials, or attend Congressional hearings. Candidates must demonstrate excellent analytical, research and writing skills, and proven skills in effectively communicating with Tribal clients and federal, state and Tribal agency representatives. Candidates must actively apply their knowledge of legal procedures, cases, statutes, regulations, and policy development to effectively counsel clients and partners. Candidates must be willing to travel to attend client meetings, Congressional hearings, and court or administrative hearings.