Monday, June 13, 2022

CLOSED: seeking fulltime staff attorney, work at White Earth Satellite office

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 an 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 satellite office in the judicial/tribal headquarters on the White Earth Reservation in White Earth, MN which is 25 miles from Detroit Lakes.  Primary duties will include handling Children in Need of Protective Services (CHIPS) cases, civil commitment defense, and other civil matters before both the White Earth Tribal Court.  Anishinabe Legal Services will assist in obtaining a license to practice in the Tribal court.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Qualified applicants must possess strong oral and written communication skills, negotiation skills, litigation skills, and 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 and be able to write detailed notes on the Case Management System.  0+ years of experience are welcome to apply.  

Prior experience or education regarding working within Indian Country and/or Native Americans is preferred, but not required.  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:  $62,000/yr.+ D.O.E.  Generous benefit package for individual and family health and dental insurance, paid time off, paid holidays and life insurance.  We allow flex scheduling of the 37.5 hour full time work-week. Hybrid home and office hours available.      

TO APPLY:  Please email a cover letter, resume, and three (3) references to ALS Executive Director Cody Nelson, at: cnelson@alslegal.org.  Deadline for application Friday, September 23, 2022.  Position is open until filled.