Thursday, June 3, 2021

CLOSED: Hiring Staff Attorney, Cass Lake Office

FTE Staff Attorney-Anishinabe Legal Services

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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 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, or planning to take the Summer 2021 Minnesota Bar Exam. 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.


Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to Cody Nelson at cnelson@alslegal.org or contact 218-335-2223 for more information.   Applications preferred by June 30th, 2021 but will be accepted until the position is filled.




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