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.
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