Author Archives: Indian Legal Program

Job Opportunity – Attorney

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Rosette LLP is a majority-Indian owned and operated law firm providing legal services to federally-recognized Indian tribes and their governmental entities and agencies nationwide.

We are seeking an attorney for the Firm’s Folsom Office, in Northern California, who has zero to 3 years of relevant experience. Candidates must be a member in good standing of at least the California Bar. Preference will be given to attorneys who are licensed in multiple jurisdictions, as well as those who have established commitment to protecting the interests of federally-recognized Indian Tribes and matters involving Native American heritage, as well as a keen interest and experience in Federal Indian law including the areas of litigation (in tribal, state and federal courts), transactional law, gaming law, internal tribal governance matters, lobbying, water law and/environmental law.

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Please respond with resume, writing sample and cover letter via e-mail to:
Marianne Galli at: mgalli@rosettelaw.com

Job Opportunity – Attorney

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Staff Attorney, Indian Law Practice Group – Montana Legal Services Association
Position Type: Attorney

Description:

This full-time Staff Attorney position will provide poverty law services to Native American clients, primarily on the Northern Cheyenne and Crow Reservations. Services provided will range from brief counsel and advice, to more extended legal representation. Position will require regular travel to the reservations being served, and occasional travel throughout Montana. This position will handle all aspects of legal representation including client contact, pleading preparation, research, file maintenance, and hearing and trial work. The staff attorney will also participate in MLSA’s statewide initiatives, implement grant and contract requirements through casework and other activities, and foster pro bono involvement with the private bar.

Specific Duties
• Interviewing, meeting with, advising, and representing eligible clients on civil matters. • Developing and maintaining specialized knowledge of the legal needs of Native American clients, and of general poverty law issues.
• Providing legal services to clients ranging from brief counsel and advice, to more extended representation on core legal issues affecting MLSA clients.
• As needed, providing legal representation to clients in criminal matters in Tribal Court. • Composing correspondence, pleadings and other documents.
• Researching the law and preparing memoranda.
• Working with other MLSA staff to recruit, train and support pro bono attorneys when appropriate.
• Participating in MLSA’s statewide initiatives and impact work, and implementing grant and contract requirements through casework.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervising Attorney or MLSA Management. Requirements
• Law Degree and current license to practice law in Montana, or willingness to become licensed.
• License to practice in the Crow and Northern Cheyenne Tribal Courts, or willingness to become licensed.
• Prior legal services experience preferred, particularly experience working with Native American clients.
• A willingness to assume a varied case load.
• An understanding of the civil legal needs of low-income people, including the unique needs of populations that experience particular barriers to access to justice systems.
• Knowledge of substantive legal areas affecting low income people.
• Ability to effectively communicate, to motivate others, and to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people with varying perspectives, and experience and expertise.
• Ability and willingness to learn and integrate new technologies and methodologies to efficiently perform responsibilities.
• A willingness to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, the public, judges, court personnel and the bar.
• Ability and willingness to work cooperatively and collegially within a decentralized statewide law firm.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a deadline-oriented environment.
• A “can do” attitude and a willingness to pitch in where needed.
• Strong commitment to insuring equal access to justice.
• Proficient at the use of technology, including, but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheets, internet-based programs and computer-based legal research.
• Ability to travel within the state of Montana, occasionally overnight. The Montana Legal Services Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Expiration Date: April 1, 2016
Contact: Krista Partridge
616 Helena Ave. Suite 100 Helena, Montana 59601

How To Apply: Send a letter of interest, three professional references, writing sample, and resume to hiring@mtlsa.org.
Additional Documents: Cover Letter, Writing Sample, Other Documents
Requested Document Notes: Send a letter of interest, three professional references, writing sample, and resume to hiring@mtlsa.org. Submission Deadline: Screening of applicants will begin on March 18, 2016 and the position will remain open until filled.

20th Annual Willard H. Pedrick Lecture, “A Journey in Law and Society from Pedrick to Same-Sex Marriage” – in 2 weeks!

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William Canby

The Pedrick Lecture, now in its 20th year, is named in honor of Willard H. Pedrick, founding Dean of the Arizona State University College of Law. This year’s lecture,“A Journey in Law & Society,” will be given by William C. Canby Jr. of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and founding faculty member of the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law.

March 17, 2016 (4:30 pm)
Armstrong Hall, Great Hall
Free event! Click here to RSVP

Job Opportunity – Legal Director

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Position Overview:
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Legal Director will lead and expand the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Arizona’s legal program, including developing and litigating high-impact cases and managing the legal department. The Legal Director will be responsible for setting the overall legal strategy to advance the ACLU of Arizona’s mission, as well as handling the day-to-day management of legal staff, volunteers and cooperating attorneys. As a critical member of the organization’s senior management team, the Legal Director will provide strategic leadership on both litigation and non-litigation legal advocacy in priority areas of immigrants’ rights, voting rights, reproductive rights and LGBT equality. In addition, the Legal Director works in close coordination with our policy, outreach, and communications team, as well as with the national ACLU staff, to advance advocacy goals.

Application Procedure:
Please submit a cover letter to info@acluaz.org that illustrates your commitment to civil liberties and civil rights, a current resume, a legal writing sample, and contact information for three professional references. Include “Legal Director Search” in the subject line and specify how you heard about the posting. No phone calls or walk-ins, please.

Hard copy materials may also be sent to the attention of “Legal Director Search,” ACLU of Arizona, P.O. Box 17148, Phoenix, AZ 85011.

Deadline: March 20, 2016 although applications received after this date may be considered until the position is filled.

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Save The Date: ILP Alumni & Friends Awards Ceremony & Reception – April 7

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ILP Alumni Reception Award CeremonyAnnouncing the 17th Annual ILP Alumni & Friends Awards Ceremony & Reception to be held April 7, 2016 (5-7 p.m.) at Shadow Lounge, Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. We hope to see you there!

Friendly reminder – Don’t forget to nominate your classmates for the ILP alumni awards. These will be given out at the ILP mixer at Fed Bar. Awards will be presented at the ILP Alumni Reception at Fed Bar on April 7th at Talking Sticks Resort. (See nominations details – 2016 ILP Alumni Awards Nominations). Nominations due Monday, February 29th! Nomination materials should be sent by email to: Kate.Rosier@asu.edu.