Galanda Broadman Federal Civil Rights Litigation Associate Position Announcement

Galanda Broadman, PLLC, an Indigenous rights firm with eight lawyers and offices in Seattle and Yakima, Washington, and Bend, Oregon, seeks to add an experienced civil litigation associate to bring federal civil rights claims against state and local government defendants.

Galanda Broadman brings federal court, Section 1983 actions for serious/catastrophic personal injury or wrongful death, primarily involving Indigenous plaintiffs.  The firm seeks a lawyer who is deeply committed to representing Indigenous interests, who is state bar licensed in Washington state, and who has civil litigation or a judicial clerk experience.  The lawyer would primarily help bring federal Section 1983 civil rights lawsuits in Washington federal district courts. 

We prefer applicants with at least three years of experience but exceptions can be made for exceptional candidates.  Proven motion and civil rules practice, if not trial experience, and the ability to self-direct are critical. Impeccable writing and research skills; critical and audacious thinking; strong oral advocacy; tremendous work ethic; tenacity; and sound ethics are required. 

Salary DOE. 

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter tailored to this announcement, as well as a résumé, writing sample, transcript, and list of at least three educational or professional references.  Submissions must be directed to Alice Hall, the firm’s Office Manager, at alice@galandabroadman.com

Applications directed elsewhere will not be considered.