Careers
Join the Skenandore Wilson LLP family and take the next step in your legal career. We offer exciting career opportunities for professionals looking to make a difference in the legal landscape. Browse through the available positions listed below and discover how you can contribute to our mission. We're eager to have talented individuals like you on board!
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Skenandore Wilson LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or other legally prohibited bases.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Skenandore Wilson LLP provides reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. The decision in granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
Associate Attorney
Location:
Madison or Washington DC Office
Salary:
$90,000-$150,000/year, based on experience
To Apply:
Candidates must send a cover letter, resume, writing sample (unedited by others), law school transcript (if graduated less than five years ago), and three professional references to:
Angelina Okuda-Jacobs, Managing Partner angelina.okudajacobs@skenandorewilson.com.
Interviews will be conducted in person at the Federal Bar Association (FBA) Indian Law Conference, April 28-29, 2025, in Albuquerque, NM. Interviews may also be conducted remotely in or around that time if candidates do not plan to attend the FBA Conference. This position is open until filled, but we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
We are seeking an Associate Attorney with 1-5 years of experience in Tribal and federal Indian law to join our team in either our Madison, Wisconsin or Washington, D.C. offices. This position offers an excellent opportunity for growth and development, with exposure to critical legal matters and clients across Indian Country in an exciting, collaborative and dynamic work environment. This position also has the flexibility to accommodate both a hybrid work schedule and choice of office.
Associate attorneys in this position will conduct legal research by preparing 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. They will also need to 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.
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.Skenandore Wilson LLP is a national, majority Native and woman-owned law firm that works closely with our clients to meet their unique needs and goals. 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.