Wednesday, January 17, 2024

FULLTIME LEGAL POSITION AVAILABLE: COMMUNITY JUSTICE WORKER

Responsibilities:

Anishinabe Legal Services is recruiting for one full-time Community Justice Worker (CJW) to support client needs. Ideal candidates would be embedded into the White Earth and Red Lake Tribal communities; however, ALS will consider applicants residing on or near the Leech Lake Reservation. 

 CJW will be part of a community driven movement to serve disaster affected communities throughout Indian Country nationwide. CJW will belong to a cohort of other CJWs throughout the US and attend monthly support meetings as well as an annual in-person national training.

 CJW will work alongside attorneys to provide legal information, advice, and brief service to clients with problems in the areas of law for which they were trained, including public benefits, housing, domestic violence, ICWA, and debt collection; and represent clients in administrative or Tribal Court hearings.

 Responsibilities include interviewing/screening prospective clients for services, drafting documents, routine pleadings, and correspondence, performing basic legal and factual research, third party correspondence on behalf of clients, coordinating community education about legal topics, and other duties as assigned. Travel throughout rural areas will be required.

 Required:

High school diploma or GED; computer proficiency (Windows operating system, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Internet, e-mail and data entry); Proficient in written and verbal communication; ability to work effectively with diverse populations; motivated to provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced work environment; ability to work independently and as part of a team; and an ability to comply with strict policies regarding confidentiality.  Valid Drivers License and reliable automobile also required.

 Highly desired:

Associates’ college degree in a related field or previous legal experience.  A willingness to learn new skills; highly organized; and familiarity with cross-cultural situations.

 Compensation:

$42,000-55,000/yr. D.O.E.  Generous benefit package includes individual and family health and dental insurance, substantial paid time off, paid federal holidays, life insurance, and travel reimbursement.   ALS also pays Tribal Court law license fees, provides some in-house training, pays fees for office specified training/travel, and membership to local and national associations. We allow flexible scheduling of the full-time work week.  Additional retirement benefit is available after waiting period with an automatic program contribution (no employee match required). 

 To Apply:

Please email a cover letter, resume, and three (3) references to ALS Executive Director at cnelson@alslegal.orgApplications will be accepted until the position is filled.

 Applications:

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Native American applicants preferred; however, we are committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage women, persons of color, LGBTQ individuals, veterans, persons with disabilities, and persons from other underrepresented groups to apply.

 


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Monday, November 20, 2023

PAUSED: Seeking Staff Attorney

FTE Staff Attorney-Anishinabe Legal Services

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 Anishinabe Legal Services is seeking one full-time staff attorney to provide civil legal assistance and court representation to program clients before area Tribal Courts, State Courts and Administrative Forums.

 BACKGROUND:  Anishinabe Legal Services (ALS) is a Legal Services Corporation (LSC) funded 501(c)(3) organization providing free legal assistance and court representation to low-income individuals living on or near the Leech Lake, White Earth, and Red Lake Reservations in Northern Minnesota. Most of the people who work for our law firm reside in Bemidji, MN or the surrounding community.  Walker, MN and Grand Rapids, MN are also within 60 miles of Cass Lake, MN.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:  ALS is looking for an attorney to provide civil legal assistance and court representation to program clients before area Tribal Courts, State Courts, and Administrative Forums.  The attorney will be housed out of our main administrative office located in Cass Lake, Minnesota.  Cass Lake is close to Bemidji, Minnesota and Walker, Minnesota.  Primary duties will include handling a wide variety of civil matters before both Tribal and Minnesota State Courts.

 We prefer the attorney to be licensed to practice in the State of Minnesota by the anticipated start date of employment, or able to transfer a license from another state or planning to take the next Minnesota Bar Exam.  Attorneys licensed in any other U.S. state are eligible to apply to for a license to practice in Leech Lake and White Earth Tribal Court.  Anishinabe Legal Services can assist with tribal court licensing and educating attorneys regarding practice in the tribal courts.

 QUALIFICATIONS:  Qualified applicants must possess strong oral and written communication skills, negotiation skills, litigation skills, and the ability to handle a large caseload of client matters throughout a wide geographic service area.  Applicants must also be able and willing to work efficiently and effectively as part of a team.  Ability to make detailed time keeping/attorney notes on program management system.  0+ years of experience are welcome to apply.  

 Prior experience or education regarding working within Indian Country and/or Native Americans is helpful, but in no way required.  Native American attorneys are highly encouraged to apply.  EEO, M/F/H.

 All applicants are expected to have a valid driver’s license, insurance, and automobile.  Position requires travel to the tribal courts in Cass Lake and White Earth, MN.

 COMPENSATION:  $70,000/yr.+ D.O.E.  for attorneys licensed by a state bar.  Generous benefit package for individual and family health and dental insurance, paid time off, paid time off for Federal holidays and life insurance.  Travel reimbursement at federal level.  We allow flex scheduling of the 37.5 hour full time work week. Hybrid office/work from home opportunities may be available after the first six months probationary period.  Additional 401k benefit after a few years of employment with an ALS contribution of 4% of employees salary.      

 TO APPLY:  Please email a cover letter, resume, and three (3) references to ALS Litigation Director Valerie Field at vfield@alslegal.org .  Deadline for application is December 8, 2023.   Position is open until filled.            



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Thursday, March 23, 2023

EXPIRED Part time secretary/intake screener

Part-time: Receptionist/Intake Screener, Cass Lake Office (Main Office)
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Anishinabe Legal Services (ALS) is seeking a part-time Receptionist/Intake Screener to provide general receptionist duties, client eligibility screening, and miscellaneous office tasks as assigned.  Less than 30 hours a week.

 

BACKGROUND:  Anishinabe Legal Services (ALS) is an Indian Legal Services non-profit organization providing free legal assistance to low-income individuals living on or near the Anishinabe Reservations located in North Central Minnesota through grants and contracts with federal, state and tribal governments.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  ALS is looking for a highly motivated applicant to provide receptionist duties in a busy law office including answering/screening/forwarding calls, greeting visitors to the office and directing them accordingly, processing daily mail, data entry, scheduling, filing, faxing documents, etc. 

 

This applicant is also expected to screen incoming applications for client services to ensure accepted clients meet all program eligibility requirements, or to provide appropriate referrals whenever necessary.

 

Additionally, this role will include miscellaneous office tasks as assigned by ALS management and/or advocate staff, including drafting letters, preparation of legal forms, organizing client files, ordering office supplies, etc.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:  Prior legal secretary and/or receptionist experience strongly preferred.  Computer literacy, including familiarity with Microsoft Word is also strongly preferred.  Professional and pleasant attitude with applicants, clients, and staff a must.  Strong organization skills and time-management abilities are important for this position.  Qualified individuals will have sensitivity and empathy for low-income persons.

Native American individuals are highly encouraged to apply.  EEO, M/F/H.

All applicants are expected to have a valid driver’s license, insurance and automobile.

 

COMPENSATION:  $15.00/hr+ DOE. Pro-rated PTO accrual and pro-rated holiday pay.  Position may lead to full-time salary with benefits.

 

TO APPLY:  Please send a cover letter, resume and three (3) references to ALS Administrative Director, Chari LaDuke-Clark, Anishinabe Legal Services, PO Box 157, Cass Lake, MN 56633 or email required application materials to claduke-clark@alslegal.org.  Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. 


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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

EXPIRED: FTE Staff Attorney-Anishinabe Legal Services – 1 positions

Relocation bonus possible!  Great benefits! New position created by additional grant funding.  Opportunity to work on a variety of case types. 

 

Anishinabe Legal Services is seeking a full-time staff attorney to provide legal assistance to individuals on the Leech Lake and White Earth reservations.

BACKGROUND:  Anishinabe Legal Services (ALS) is an independent non-profit organization providing free legal assistance and court representation to low-income individuals living on or near the Leech Lake, White Earth, and Red Lake Reservations in Northern Minnesota.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  ALS is looking for an attorney to provide civil legal assistance and court representation to program clients primarily in the White Earth and Leech Lake tribal courts.  There are also opportunities to practice in state court and before administrative agencies. 

 The attorney will assist clients across program service area.  This position can be remote most of the time, with some in person court hearings required for trials.  Primary duties will include representation of parents in Children in Need of Protection and Services (CHIPS) cases, assisting with housing cases including eviction representation, family law matters, civil cases for individuals affected by domestic abuse, stalking, or harassment, and a variety of consumer issues.

Attorneys are eligible to apply for a license to practice in Leech Lake and White Earth Tribal Court based on a valid attorney’s license held in any U.S. state.  ALS will help pay for costs associated with licensing.   Anishinabe Legal Services can assist with tribal court licensing and educating attorneys regarding practice in the tribal courts and about the tribes’ unique jurisdiction statuses.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Individuals having graduated with a juris doctorate from an accredited law school. Attorneys who are planning to take the bar exam within the next 6 months are also encouraged to apply.  Qualified applicants must possess strong oral and written communication skills, be experienced with negotiation and litigation, and have the ability to multi-task as you may handle a large caseload of client matters throughout a wide geographic service area.  Applicants must also be able and willing to work efficiently and effectively as part of a team.  It is a requirement to make detailed time keeping/attorney notes on program’s case management system.  Training is provided. 

Prior experience or education working within Indian Country and/or with Native American clients is helpful, but not required.  Native American attorneys are highly encouraged to apply.  EEO, M/F/H.

All applicants are expected to have a valid driver’s license, insurance, and automobile.  Position requires some travel to the tribal courts either in Cass Lake and White Earth, MN.

COMPENSATION:  $62,000/yr.+ D.O.E.  Generous benefit package includes individual and family health and dental insurance, paid time off, paid federal holidays, life insurance, paid continuing legal education (CLE) credits, and travel reimbursement.  We allow flex scheduling of the fulltime work week. Hybrid office/work from home opportunities are available as mentioned above.  Additional retirement benefit after a short period of employment with an automatic program contribution (no employee match required).  Relocation bonus possible for individuals moving to within 60 miles of an ALS office.  Program employees are eligible to apply for loan repayment assistance when available.

TO APPLY:  Please email a cover letter, resume, and three (3) references to ALS Litigation Director, Valerie Field, PO Box 157, Cass Lake, MN 56633 or send via e-mail to vfield@alslegal.org .  Applications may also be sent by fax to Attention: Val at (218) 335-7988.  If potential applicants have any questions, they may call Valerie Field at (218) 335-2223, extension 111.   

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

EXPIRED: In search of Participants for upcoming tribal focus groups! $30 gift card incentives available

CONTACT CHARI TO SIGN UP!
1 hour meeting, food and drinks will be available
$30 gift card for your participation



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The use of this website does not create an attorney-client relationship. The information on this site is not legal advice. Legal advice depends on specific facts and circumstances. This website provides general information only. You should contact an attorney if you need specific legal advice or help.