FTE Executive Director—Anishinabe Legal Services ____________________________________________________________________________________
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 Indian Reservations in northern Minnesota.
Legal services are provided through grants and contracts with federal,
state and tribal governments along with foundational support.
RESPONSIBILITIES: ALS is
looking for a well-qualified and highly motivated Minnesota licensed attorney
to provide leadership and supervision for a small legal services office located
on the Leech Lake Reservation near Bemidji, Minnesota. Primary duties will include supervision and
recruitment of staff, assignment and supervision of legal work, program
planning and policy development, grant and funding management, and select
casework. The Executive Director reports
to ALS’s Board of Directors.
This attorney is
expected to be licensed in the State of Minnesota by anticipated start date of
position. This attorney will also be
expected to be licensed or willing to immediately become licensed before the
Leech Lake, White Earth and Red Lake Tribal Courts.
QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified
applicants must possess strong oral and written communication skills, litigation skills, have exceptional
organizational skills, and strong leadership skills. Applicants must also be able and willing to
work efficiently and effectively as part of a team. Attorneys with 3+ years of civil practice are
strongly preferred, as are applicants with familiarity and experience practicing
before Tribal Courts. Prior experience
working within Indian Country is also strongly preferred. Native American attorneys are highly
encouraged to apply.
All applicants are
expected to have a valid driver’s license, insurance and automobile, as some
travel will be required as part of job duties and responsibilities.
COMPENSATION: D.O.E. Benefits include individual/family health and
dental insurance, paid time off, and life insurance.
TO APPLY: Please send a
cover letter, resume, and three (3) references to Chari LaDuke-Clark at: Anishinabe
Legal Services, PO Box 157, Cass Lake, MN 56633 or email application materials
to claduke-clark@alslegal.org. Applications are preferred by November 15th,
2016 but will be accepted until the position is filled.
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