Anishinabe Legal Services

Friday, April 23, 2021

Hiring Support Staff/Receptionist for Main Office

Reception/Support Staff Position _________________________________________________________________________________

Anishinabe Legal Services is seeking a fulltime receptionist/support staff member at the Main Office in Cass Lake.

BACKGROUND: Anishinabe Legal Services (ALS) is a Legal Services Corporation 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 qualified and highly motivated individual to provide receptionist and supportive duties in a busy law office. Duties include: answering and routing phone calls, greeting and screening visitors, recording client information in computer case management system, processing mail, ordering of office supplies, and other office duties such as: support to advocate staff and efiling court documents, preparing letters, filing, shredding, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified applicants must possess strong oral and written communication skills, typing skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office software and office equipment such as multi-function copiers, scanning, faxing, etc. Applicants must be friendly, able to follow directions, and work in a team environment. Hands-on training is provided. Native American applicants are highly encouraged to apply.

COMPENSATION: $14.00/hr or DOE, plus employee and dependent benefits such as paid health and dental insurance, paid time off (PTO), and life insurance.

TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter, resume, and references to Chari LaDuke-Clark at: claduke-clark@alslegal.org. Applications are preferred by May 7^th, 2021 but will be accepted until the position is filled.

Monday, November 16, 2020

EXPIRED Staff Attorney, Main Office

FTE Staff Attorney-Anishinabe Legal Services _________________________________________________________________________________ Anishinabe Legal Services is seeking a 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 Indian Reservations in northern Minnesota. Legal services are provided through grants and contracts with federal, state, and tribal governments, along with generous funding support from various foundations.

RESPONSIBILITIES: ALS is looking for a highly motivated licensed attorney to provide civil legal assistance and court representation to program clients before area Tribal Courts, State Courts, and Administrative Forums. This attorney will be housed out of our main administrative office on the Leech Lake Reservation in Cass Lake, Minnesota. Primary duties will include handling a wide variety of civil matters before State and Tribal Courts. This attorney is expected to be licensed to practice in the State of Minnesota by the anticipated start date of employment; this attorney is also expected to be licensed or willing to become licensed before the Leech Lake, White Earth, and Red Lake Tribal Courts.

QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified applicants must possess exceptionally strong oral and written communication skills, negotiation skills, litigation skills, and have exceptional organizational skills with 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. Attorneys with 3+ years of civil practice are preferred, as are applicants with familiarity and experience with practicing before Tribal Courts. Prior experience working within Indian Country is also preferred. 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.

COMPENSATION: D.O.E. Generous benefit package includes individual and family health and dental insurance, paid time off, and life insurance.

TO APPLY: Please email a cover letter, resume, and three (3) references to ALS Executive Director Cody Nelson, at: cnelson@alslegal.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Tuesday, January 7, 2020

EXPIRED Seeking Fulltime Attorney

Anishinabe Legal Services is seeking a 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 Indian Reservations in northern Minnesota. Legal services are provided through grants and contracts with federal, state, and tribal governments, along with generous funding support from various foundations.

RESPONSIBILITIES: ALS is looking for a well-qualified and highly motivated licensed attorney to provide civil legal assistance and court representation to program clients before area Tribal Courts, State Courts, and Administrative Forums. This attorney will be housed out of our main administrative office on the Leech Lake Reservation in Cass Lake, Minnesota. Primary duties will include handling a wide variety of civil matters before State and Tribal Courts.

This attorney is expected to be licensed to practice in the State of Minnesota by anticipated start date of position; this attorney is also 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 exceptionally strong oral and written communication skills, negotiation skills, litigation skills, and have exceptional organizational skills with 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.

Attorneys with 3+ years of civil practice are strongly preferred, as are applicants with familiarity and experience with practicing before Tribal Courts. Prior experience working within Indian Country is also preferred. Native American attorneys are highly encouraged to apply. EEO, M/F/H.

All applicants are expected to be able to begin work immediately after the hiring decision has been made, likely by the end of February 2020. All applicants are expected to have a valid driver’s license, insurance, and automobile.

COMPENSATION: D.O.E. Generous benefit package includes individual and family health and dental insurance, paid time off, and life insurance.

TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter, resume, and three (3) references to ALS Executive Director Cody Nelson, at: Anishinabe Legal Services, PO Box 157, Cass Lake, MN 56633 or email application materials to cnelson@alslegal.org. Applications preferred by February 7^th, 2020 but will be accepted until the position is filled.

Monday, December 9, 2019

Consider Supporting ALS's building Project!

You may have heard by now, but ALS is working on securing funds to purchase a new building.

411 1st Street NW, Cass Lake, Minnesota

ALS is seeking partners for this big project! If you are interested in learning more about ALS's building needs, or would like to support general operations, please reach out to Cody Nelson, Executive Director, or Chari LaDuke-Clark, Administrative Director, by contacting the main office: 218-335-2223, or by email: cnelson@alslegal.org or claduke-clark@alslegal.org.

We appreciate your interest in our building needs! Below is a floor plan design for the future Main Office. We are excited for an opportunity to provide free legal services to individuals in an environment that is safe for clients and staff alike, as well as energy efficient and inviting for the public.

Our projected timelines for now have program staff relocating this summer to temporary office spacing which will be announced at a later time. The building will be primarily built in a factory offsite. During the relocation, our current facility which is over 130 years old will be demolished. Contractors will come in to pour fresh new foundation and later the building will be transported on site.

CHI-MIIGWECH!

(Big Thanks!)

To visit ALS's gofundme page click here: https://www.gofundme.com/anishinabe-legal-services-needs-a-new-home

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Disclaimer: 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.