Job Opportunity – Staff Attorney

Staff Attorney

Wisconsin Judicare, Inc. (Wausau, WI)

Position Type:

Attorney

Practice Area(s):

Family, Indian/Native American, Legal Services, Litigation, Criminal

Geographic Preference:

Midwest (KY, WV, OH, IN, MI, IL, MO, IA, MN, WI)

Description:

Wisconsin Judicare’s Indian Law Office has an opening in Wausau, WI beginning in July for an attorney to represent Native American individuals and groups on a variety of issues including criminal defense representation in tribal courts and Indian law litigation in tribal and state courts. Wisconsin Judicare is a non-profit legal services law firm serving northern Wisconsin where there are 11 Indian reservations.

Attorney will be required to maintain a caseload on behalf of Indian individuals and groups, participate in tribal court development and community education projects, and carry out training and back-up assistance to private attorneys.

Must be admitted to practice law in Wisconsin or obtain admission shortly after hire. Good communications skills a must. Knowledge of and interest in Native American issues preferred.

Please visit our website at judicare.org for more information about our program.

NATIVE AMERICANS, MINORITIES, WOMEN, OLDER PERSONS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Desired Class Level:

RECENT GRADS, Alum 0-3 yrs exp, Alum 4-6 yrs exp, Alum 7+ yrs exp

Posting Date:

June 17, 2015

Expiration Date:

August 31, 2015

contact:

Mrs. Sunshine Lemieux

Staff Attorney

401 Fifth Street, Suite 200 P.O. Box 6100 Wausau, Wisconsin 54402 United States

http://www.judicare.org

Resume Receipt:

E-mail, Other (see below)

Default email for resumes.:

darmstrong@judicare.org

How To Apply:

Wisconsin Judicare, Inc.

Indian Law Office

PO Box 6100

Wausau, WI 54401

Attn: Director David Armstrong
darmstrong@judicare.org

Additional Documents:

Cover Letter, Writing Sample, Other Documents

Requested Document Notes:

Please forward resume, cover letter, writing sample, and Three References.

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