Native American Law Attorney – Junior Level Associate

About the role

Procopio is seeking a junior‑level Associate Attorney to join its Native American Law practice group in the San Diego, Del Mar Heights, or Scottsdale, Arizona office. The firm’s attorneys and practice groups are regularly recognized in Chambers and Partners®, Martindale‑Hubbell®, and Super Lawyers®.

Responsibilities

• Advise tribal governments and tribal organizations on governmental transactional and regulatory matters.
• Work with Indian Health Service programs and requirements.
• Handle matters under the Indian Self‑Determination and Education Assistance Act, including Public Law 93‑638 self‑determination contracts and self‑governance compacts.
• Represent tribal and urban Indian healthcare clinics.
• Handle healthcare contracting, reimbursement, regulatory compliance, facility and service agreements, provider arrangements.
• Address issues involving federal and state healthcare agencies.
• Provide counsel on tribal governance, commercial transactions, employment, privacy, grants, and other regulatory matters affecting tribal organizations.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience advising tribal governments and tribal organizations on governmental transactional and regulatory matters.
• Experience with Indian Health Service programs, the Indian Self‑Determination and Education Assistance Act, and representation of tribal/urban Indian healthcare clinics is preferred.
• Experience working with tribal governments, tribal health organizations, the Indian Health Service, or other governmental agencies is preferred.

Qualifications

• Active California or Arizona Bar admission.
• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA‑accredited law school.

Skills

• Strong research, writing, drafting, and analytical abilities.
• Sound legal judgment.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

Pay

The typical salary range for this position is $145,000 to $185,000, depending on experience. The role is also eligible for performance‑based incentive compensation, bringing the potential total compensation range to $165,000–$205,000 annually. Candidates with salary expectations outside of this range are still encouraged to apply.