Galanda Broadman, PLLC, an Indigenous rights firm with eight lawyers and offices in Seattle and Yakima, Washington, and Bend, Oregon, seeks to add an experienced Tribal law and federal court litigation associate.
(We are also hiring for a second, civil litigation associate to bring federal civil rights claims against state and local government defendants.)
The firm represents Tribal governments, businesses, and citizens in critical litigation, business and regulatory matters, especially in the areas of Treaty rights, Tribal sovereignty, land rights, cultural property protection, taxation, commerce, gaming, serious/catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, and human/civil rights.
The firm seeks lawyers who are deeply committed to representing Tribal and Indigenous interests, who is state bar licensed, preferably in Washington State; and who have civil litigation or a judicial clerk experience.
We prefer applicants with at least three years of experience but exceptions can be made for exceptional candidates. Proven motion and civil rules practice, if not trial experience, and the ability to self-direct are critical. Impeccable writing and research skills; critical and audacious thinking; strong oral advocacy; tremendous work ethic; tenacity; and sound ethics are required.
Salary DOE.
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter tailored to this announcement, as well as a résumé, writing sample, transcript, and list of at least three educational or professional references. Submissions must be directed to Alice Hall, the firm’s Office Manager, at alice@galandabroadman.com.
Applications directed elsewhere will not be considered.
