Civil Litigation Attorney

Peebles Bergin Schulte & Robinson LLP – a national law firm dedicated to the representation of Native American tribes and tribally owned enterprises – is seeking a full-time Civil Litigation Associate Attorney for its Sacramento, California office. We are seeking an attorney with strong litigation skills, excellent legal writing abilities, and experience in federal or state court litigation. The ideal candidate will have experience researching and briefing complex legal issues, drafting dispositive motions, managing discovery, and assisting with litigation strategy. Experience in federal Indian law or representing tribal governments is welcome but not required. We are particularly interested in candidates with backgrounds in complex civil litigation, commercial litigation, governmental litigation, or appellate advocacy who are interested in developing a practice representing tribal governments and enterprises. Qualifications: J.D. from an accredited law school Active bar membership in California 2-5 years of civil litigation experience preferred, but all qualified applicants will be considered Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills Demonstrated experience drafting pleadings, substantive motions, and legal briefs, particularly dispositive motions Familiarity with federal or state court procedures, discovery, and litigation practice Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively Responsibilities May Include: Representing tribal governments and tribally owned enterprises in federal, state, and tribal court litigation Researching and briefing complex legal issues involving federal Indian law, tribal sovereignty, jurisdiction, commercial disputes, and governmental matters Drafting pleadings, motions to dismiss, summary judgment motions, appellate briefs, and other litigation filings Managing written discovery, document production, and deposition preparation Assisting with case strategy, hearings, trials, and appeals Working directly with clients and senior attorneys to develop practical litigation solutions We Offer: A collegial and mission-driven work environment Competitive salary and benefits Substantive litigation responsibilities and opportunities for direct client interaction Mentorship and professional development with experienced litigatorsOpportunities to work on significant federal court litigation and novel legal issues affecting tribal governments and enterprises Some travel may be required #J-18808-Ljbffr