Job Posting: Legal Intern – ASSOCIATION ON AMERICAN INDIAN AFFAIRS

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ASSOCIATION
ON AMERICAN INDIAN AFFAIRS
966 Hungerford Drive, Suite 12B
Rockville,  MD  20850
(240) 314-7155

 

POSITION  TITLE:              Legal Fellowship

TERM:                         Position is available
through end of 2013 – continuation beyond 2013 is dependent upon funding

SALARY:      $50,000/year (health insurance also provided)

SUPERVISOR:                     Executive Director

LOCATION:                         Rockville,
MD

 

DUTIES
and RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Work with the Executive Director, and
    our partners at Annie E. Casey Foundation and the National Indian Child Welfare
    Association, to implement our juvenile justice initiative; the initiative is
    focused upon promoting
    alternatives to incarceration for Native American youth, with a particular
    emphasis upon the potential application of the Juvenile Detention Alternatives
    Initiative (JDAI) in tribal communities, including implementing tribal JDAI at
    one tribal site, increasing the number of tribes that are aware of JDAI and its
    potential use in Indian country, and increasing the number of tribal leaders
    that are interested in juvenile justice reforms that would reduce the
    incarceration of Native American youth.
  • Work
    with the Executive Director and outside counsel to prepare an analysis of
    tribal-state agreements pertaining to Title IV-E of the Social Security Act
    dealing with foster care and adoption.
  • Perform
    such other duties, as may be assigned by the Executive Director, in other AAIA
    program areas which include child welfare, international repatriation and
    federal acknowledgement.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

  • Knowledge of and/or experience working
    with Indian tribes and cultures is essential.
  • Experience working in the juvenile
    justice or child welfare systems is preferred.
  • J.D. degree is preferred; individuals
    with a master’s degree or substantial experience in the field of juvenile
    justice will also be considered.
  • Individual must have strong ability to
    communicate orally, including in the area of public speaking.
  • Applicant must have ability to write
    clearly and present ideas, concepts, and principles that are consistent and
    understandable.
  • Applicant must be able to work in a
    collaborative team environment.

 

If you
wish to apply, send a cover letter and resume to general.aaia@indian-affairs.org.