JOB ANNOUNCEMENT – Litigation Associate
Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Endreson, & Perry, LLP is seeking a litigation associate attorney with at least 3 years of experience in federal Indian law and litigation, for our Washington, DC office. Applicants should have strong credentials and a commitment to representing Native American interests. Judicial clerkship experience and experience working in private practice are highly preferred. The position has the flexibility to accommodate a hybrid schedule with some work from home, but applicants must be able to work physically in the Washington DC office. Salary range is $160,000 to $180,000, for a 3- to 5-year associate, with a competitive benefits package.
Sonosky, Chambers is a national law firm dedicated to representing Native American interests in a wide range of endeavors – including trial and appellate litigation, federal Indian law, tribal law, Indian self-determination and self-governance matters, transportation and infrastructure, natural resources, and economic development, among others. More details about the firm are available at www.sonosky.com.
To apply, candidates should send an application that includes a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample to the Firm Administrator, Vivien Straume at vstraume@sonosky.com.
This position is open until filled. Applicants must be licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia, or willing to become licensed in the District.
SUMMER LAW CLERKS 2027
Sonosky, Chambers is accepting applications for 2027 summer law clerk positions in our Washington, D.C., Anchorage, and San Diego offices. We are a national law firm dedicated to providing the highest quality legal representation and effective advocacy for Alaska Native and American Indian Tribes. We handle an extremely wide range of matters for our clients, including trial and appellate litigation in federal, tribal and state courts; Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act litigation and advocacy; Tribal government matters; and issues involving transportation, infrastructure, environmental and natural resources, and economic development matters. We represent Tribal interests before Congress, state legislatures, and federal and state agencies. Summer law clerks can expect to work closely with our experienced attorneys on challenging matters.
Applications from Alaska Native and American Indian students are encouraged. Applicants should have successfully completed their 2L year by summer 2027. We look for candidates with a demonstrated interest in Native American matters who have excellent legal analysis, reasoning, and writing ability, collaborative interpersonal and communication skills, enthusiasm for effective advocacy, and who are able to work effectively both independently and as a team member.
Anticipated salary is $2,500 per week (paid bi-monthly) plus travel expenses.
Please send the following via email by August 30, 2026, to Whitney A. Leonard, whitney@sonosky.net, with a copy to Sarah Buzard, sarah@sonosky.net:
1. Letter of interest;
2. Résumé, with contact information for current academic and professional references;
3. Current law school transcript; and
4. One recent writing sample.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Please see www.sonosky.com for further information about the firm and our attorneys.