About The Firm: 
The Circle Law Group, P.C. is a Native woman owned law firm representing tribal governments and tribal businesses located in Sacramento, California. We specialize in the field of tribal, state and federal law and its application to tribes, tribal businesses, government negotiations, tribal housing, land use and planning, cultural resource protection and representation related to internal tribal governance matters. We represent tribes and tribal businesses across the state of California and western states.

Basic Functions:

• Legal Fellows will work in partnership with skilled Indian law practitioners to develop skills to successfully provide legal services in Indian Country.

Responsibilities:

• Assist and shadow attorneys as they provide counsel and legal services in a professional manner while maintaining express confidentiality.
• Apply knowledge of business issues, legal procedures, cases, statutes, and other regulatory authority to provide basis for attorneys to effectively counsel clients.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda and necessary pleadings required in state, federal or tribal litigation matters on an as needed basis.     
• Draft tribal codes, regulations, agreements, analyze and review legal documents as needed.
• Interface with clients where appropriate.
• Travel to off-site meetings with prospective and current clients as needed.
• Comply with all applicable law school, court, and state bar licensure obligations.
• Comply with firm employee handbook and other processes.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Applications Must Include:

• A Writing Sample
• Law School Transcript
• Resume
• Cover letter identifying why this is an opportunity you would like to pursue, any tribal government experience you have and why Native American legal issues are significant to you.

Applications are due October 1, 2024. The program is 10-12 weeks long and begins May 19, 2025, or soonest available. Applications can be emailed to Admin@TheCircleLaw.com

Job Dates
Application Begins: On 08/19/2024, 8:00am MST
Application Deadline: 10/01/2024, 11:30pm MST
Anticipated Job Start Date 05/19/2025

Application Information
Application Method(s)
External Job URL: https://thecirclelaw.com/Careers.html
Apply via Email: admin@thecirclelaw.com

Application Documents

• Resume (Required)
• Cover Letter (Required)
• Transcript (Required)
• Writing Sample (Required)
• Applicant Notifications
• Notify primary job contact of new applications

Contact
Michelle Lee, Founder
admin@thecirclelaw.com
9168098900
930 F Street, Sacramento, CA 95814