Big Fire Law & Policy Group LLP

12/24/2025

From our families to yours - wishing you peace & joy this holiday season!

11/18/2025

We’re excited to be at the NCAI Annual Convention & Marketplace this week!

If you’re here, come stop by the Big Fire Law & Policy Group booth #223 and say hi — we always love catching up with friends and meeting new ones. Looking forward to a great week with Tribal leaders, partners, and advocates from across Indian Country!

10/30/2025

Big Fire’s Government Relations Director, Josh Pitre, recently delivered a legislative update at the 25th Annual California Indian Law Conference, hosted by the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria. He discussed the ongoing federal government shutdown, Tribal bills pending in Congress, and administrative actions affecting Tribal nations. We appreciate the opportunity to engage with leaders and practitioners committed to advancing Indian law and policy.

10/13/2025

06/11/2025

This week, Big Fire Partner Sheila Corbine & Government Relations Director Josh Pitre had the privilege of joining Tribal leaders, advocates and partners at the NCAI Mid-Year Convention. We value these important opportunities to remain engaged with the pressing issues impacting Indian country and to strenghten our commitment to advancing and protecting Tribal sovereignty.

05/11/2025

Today, we honor the sacred role of mothers across Indian Country. In many Native cultures, women are the heart of the Nation—the life-givers, protectors, and teachers who pass down language, tradition, and strength through generations. Happy Mother’s Day!

04/11/2025

This week Tribal leaders, officials, Federal partners, and others from across the country gathered to celebrate 50 years of Tribal Self-Determination & Self-Governance at Gila River's Wild Horse Pass Resort & Casino in Arizona.

Big Fire Partner Danelle Smith & Senior Attorney Michele Mitchell are honored to represent Big Fire Law at the 2025 Tribal Self-Governance Conference in support of these critical conversations and the continued strengthening of Tribal governance.

04/08/2025

Big Fire’s Senior Attorney Michele Mitchell attended the Indian Gaming Association Tradeshow & Convention in San Diego last week. As an experienced legal professional who is dedicated to working on behalf of Tribal nations, Michele was excited to connect with Tribal leaders, industry professionals, and innovators who came together to strengthen Tribal sovereignty and promote economic development in Indian Country.

03/11/2025

Big Fire is at RES! If you’re here, stop by and see us!

RES 2025 is the Summit to attend for those looking for high caliber networking, winning teaming opportunities, business development sessions, one-on-one consulting, all centered around American Indian Enterprise.

03/11/2025

Congrats to Big Fire Law Partner Sheila Corbine for being selected as the Keynote Speaker for tonight’s Native Forward’s Alumni Convening in Las Vegas! Big Fire is a proud supporter of Native Forward, which provides financial support for American Indians and Alaska Natives seeking higher education and supports them in obtaining undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees.

02/10/2025

Today, the National Congress of American Indians (NCAI) kicked off its 2025 Executive Council Winter Session with the State of Indian Nations address by NCAI President Mark Macarro. Tribal leaders from across Indian Country convene for this annual event in Washington, DC to advocate for tribal priorities and carry out the government-to-government relationship between Tribal Nations and the federal government. Big Fire Law is proud to be a part of this important work as we help clients navigate on Capitol Hill. 🔥

02/03/2025

Join our team! Big Fire Law is seeking a Legal Assistant I to join our Winnebago, NE office. Applicants should send a cover letter and resume to [email protected].

Legal Assistant I
Big Fire Law & Policy Group LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Winnebago, NE office. The work requires professionalism, initiative, accuracy, discretion, and confidentiality. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits. Regular working hours are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Duties:
• Answer the telephone and route call as appropriate.
• Greet and assist visitors.
• Retrieve, sort and disburse daily mail and respond to mail, as directed.
• Book and coordinate travel arrangements.
• Communicate orally and in writing with third parties via telephone, email, letter and in person.
• Assist with filing hard copy and electronic files in coordination with paralegals and/or attorneys.
• Organize and maintain file room and library, including scanning and shredding items as directed.
• Assist with binder production and large copy projects.
• Order and maintain office supplies.
• Interact with vendors, building a positive working relationship.
• Proof, format, and send letters or other correspondence, as needed.
• Maintain an organized and professional office environment, including light cleaning when necessary.
• Assist with CLE registrations and recordkeeping for attorneys, as directed.
• Assist with maintaining accurate office calendars.
• Ensure conference room is properly set up for meetings.
• Assist with minor software and office equipment needs.
• Prepare expense reports, as directed.
• Maintain an organized storage room.
• Assemble and assist with print material, swag items, and booth setup for conference or other event attendance.
• Other related office duties, as assigned.
Requirements:
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years’ office experience, preferably in the legal field.
• Experience in Microsoft products, faxing, copying, organizing documents and files.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team toward common goal of excellent client service.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• High degree of professionalism and confidentiality.
Preferred:
• Prior legal experience.
• General knowledge of legal terminology.