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 Reservations in Northern Minnesota.
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 February 2022 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 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.
Attorneys with 1+ year 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: $54,000/yr.+ D.O.E. Generous benefit package includes individual
and family health and dental insurance, paid time off, and life insurance. Hybrid in-office/work at home and flex
scheduling available.
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.
