MILS seeks an attorney with above average academic achievement, excellent oral and written communication skills and a commitment to providing high quality legal services for Indian people. The successful candidate must be licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan, be willing and able to travel, capable of assuming responsibility over a sophisticated caseload and have experience in the practice of Indian law and working in or with native or tribal communities. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

MILS is an equal opportunity employer.

Send resume, writing sample and cover letter to:

James A. Keedy
Executive Director
814 S. Garfield Ave., Suite A
Traverse City, MI 49686

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An interested applicant must submit the following documents to receive consideration for the law clerk position: 1) cover letter, 2) recent résumé, 3) transcript from an accredited law school, 4) writing sample, and 5) contact information for three professional/academic references. The Judiciary must receive the above application materials by mail on or before December 31, 2009. Applicants should direct materials to the following address:

Ho-Chunk Nation Trial Court
Attn.: Hon. Todd R. Matha
P.O. Box 70
Black River Falls, WI 54615-0070

The Judiciary will inform applicants of the need to attend an on-site interview, and consequently applicants must be willing to travel to Wa Ehi Hoci for such purpose. The Judiciary will reimburse travel expenses to the extent possible. This reimbursement may include overnight accommodation.

Job Description

POSITION: STAFF ATTORNEY / LAW CLERK
DEPARTMENT: JUDICIARY/HO-CHUNK NATION COURT SYSTEM
SALARY: $50,000 / yr. or $24.03/ hr.
SUPERVISOR: CHIEF JUDGE OF THE TRIAL COURTS

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Legal research and drafting of memoranda for Trial Court Judges and Supreme Court Justices on questions of law.
2. Research legal issues identified by the Chief Judge, Associate Judges and Supreme Court Justice and prepare written memoranda, draft opinions and bench memos as directed.
3. Compile case law and make it available to users of the HCN Court System.
4. Field questions from court users and design court forms as needed.
5. Responsible for editing monthly Court bulletins, maintains opinion summaries and law library.
6. Maintain and advise on updates to the law library.
7. Coordinate HCN Law Day and maintain records necessary for CLE accreditation with State Bar of Wisconsin.
8. Coordinate HCN Bar Admission for the HCN Supreme Court and occasionally assist in drafting and issuing various Court Rules.
9. Must assist with Lay Advocate Training.
10. Responsible to work with minimal supervision and exercise their independent legal evaluation throughout the workday.
11. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Graduation from an accredited law school.
2. Membership in good standing with ANY state bar within 1 year of employment.
3. Strong research and writing skills.
4. Strong word processing and computer research skills including familiarity with INTERNET access.
5. Demonstrated interest in and familiarity with Tribal and Federal Indian Law.
6. Fluency in Ho-Chunk Language desired but not required.
7. Preference to members of the Ho-Chunk Nation, other Native Americans.

UMLS takes pride in being a small, student-centered law school. As the only law school in Montana, UMLS serves an important role for the Montana legal community and state in general. While many law schools emphasize legal theory, UMLS integrates theory with practical experience, which offers rich opportunities for fellows interested in enhancing both their scholarly and practical skills. The atmosphere is enhanced by the surrounding Rocky Mountains, where wilderness and recreation offer a break from the rigors of academia.
The UMLS Mission Statement specifically recognizes environmental and natural resources and Indian law as central to UMLS. The unveiling of a newly renovated law school building, the arrival of a new dean, and the national prominence of the School’s environmental and natural resources and Indian law programs all support the richness of experiences available to fellows working at UMLS.

Environmental and Natural Resources Program

UMLS is recognized for its emphasis in natural resources and environmental law. Among the various assets that comprise the School’s natural resources and environmental program are: the program curriculum, the program faculty, the environmental law certificate, the J.D./Environmental Studies joint degree, an in-house Land Use Planning clinic, the Public Land & Resources Law Review, the environmental moot court team, and the student Environmental Law Group. The program also has relationships with a National Advisory Board, the Public Policy Research Institute, and the Natural Resources Conflict Resolution Program.

Indian Law Program

Similarly, UMLS is recognized for its emphasis in Indian law. Among the various assets that comprise the Schools Indian law program are: the program curriculum, the program faculty, the Indian law certificate, the oldest in-house Indian law clinic in the country, the Summer Indian Law Program, the National Native American Law Student Association moot court team (NNALSA), and the student NALSA group. The program also benefits from substantial and close relationships with the numerous federally-recognized tribes located within Montana.

Fellows Program

UMLS is seeking two fellows to assist in these two law programs for up to one year. These opportunities are available to those who possess a J.D. It is anticipated that one fellow will work directly with the environmental and natural resources program and one fellow will work directly with the Indian law program, although there may be opportunities for collaboration between the two programs and with other academic law programs. The fellows will be given the opportunity to develop scholarship and may be called upon to present a paper to the UMLS faculty and students. Fellows may also have the opportunity to do live client work through either the UMLS Land Use Planning or Indian Law clinics. Fellows may also take on teaching responsibilities throughout the semester and work with the UMLS Public Lands and Resources Law Review. UMLS faculty will provide extensive mentoring for the fellows.

This opportunity does not include compensation, and is designed for, but not limited to, those individuals who have been or will be deferred from employment by their prospective employer.

Individuals interested in either the environmental and natural resources fellowship or Indian law fellowship should contact Professor Elizabeth Kronk at elizabeth.kronk@umontana.edu or (406) 243-6781. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

The Dunn Fellow will be involved in all aspects of the ACLU of Virginia’s litigation program and will be exposed to a broad range of civil liberties work. The fellow’s duties will include fact-gathering and legal research pertaining to potential cases, and making recommendations as to whether particular cases should be accepted; case planning and strategizing; drafting complaints, legal briefs and memoranda, and discovery requests and responses; working with volunteer attorneys; and assisting with depositions and court appearances. The fellow will work closely with the program’s legal director, who will serve as mentor to the fellow.

The fellow will spend a portion of his or her time on the ACLU of Virginia’s Voter Restoration Project, assisting ex-offenders to regain their voting rights, conducting public education programs and advocating for changes to Virginia’s felon disenfranchisement laws.

During his or her tenure, the fellow will complete a study or legal article of publishable quality relevant to civil liberties and, if possible, having relevancy to a civil liberties issue or problem within Virginia.

Timelines:
• Deadline for applications is April 1, 2010.
• Fellowship start time is negotiable, between June 1 and August 15, 2010

Qualifications:

• J.D. awarded between December 2009 and spring 2010
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent research, writing and analytical skills
• Ability to develop and implement litigation strategies
• Substantive knowledge and understanding of constitutional law and civil liberties issues

Compensation: $45,000 per year for two years; excellent benefits including health, retirement, and parking

To Apply: Mail or e-mail cover letter, resume, legal writing sample, and list of at least three professional references, including contact information for each to:

Elizabeth Wong
Associate Director
ACLU of Virginia
530 E. Main Street, Suite 310
Richmond, Virginia 23219
ewong@acluva.org

FPM is seeking applications for 2010 Summer Associates in its Louisville, Colorado; Omaha, Nebraska; and Sacramento, California offices. Applicants must be enrolled in an ABA accredited law school. Second year law students preferred. Experience or coursework in tribal and federal Indian law required. Applicants must also possess excellent analytical, research and communication skills, and the ability to work well independently and as a team in a fast paced environment. FPM offers a competitive stipend for a 10-week summer position.

Applicants should email a cover letter, resume, a writing sample and law school transcripts to the preferred office location no later than March 15, 2010:

Louisville – Thomasina Real Bird at trealbird@ndnlaw.com Omaha – Bonnie Cox at bcox@ndnlaw.com Sacramento – Darcie Houck at dhouck@ndnlaw.com

For additional information about FPM, visit our website at www.ndnlaw.com.

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