Staff Attorney - Native American Program

Job Description
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

New Mexico Legal Aid is seeking a staff attorney to join its Native American Program in Santa Ana. The NAP staff attorney will handle cases and matters involving federal Indian law and Indian tribal law issues, including representation of low income individuals in tribal and Pueblo courts.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

In addition, the staff attorney may be required to handle poverty law issues involving consumer and family law issues in forums other than tribal court and to conduct outreach in tribal and Pueblo communities. The attorney will also be active in relevant bar and community activities.

Other Information/Requirements: 

Experience with Native American legal issues and communities, especially New Mexico tribal and Pueblo communities, will be highly preferred. At least two years’ experience in handling criminal defense cases, especially those arising in tribal or Pueblo courts, will be highly preferred. Must be willing to travel.

How to Apply: 

Read the full job description at http://www.newmexicolegalaid.org/content/job-opportunities . Send a current resume and a letter of interest explaining what you would like to accomplish if you are selected for this position to: [email protected] Salary: DOE, NMLA is an EEO Employer. Deadline: August 10, 2015.

Contact Information
Name: 
Gloria Molinar, HR Director
Agency/Organization: 
New Mexico Legal Aid
Address: 
P.O. Box 25486
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87125
Business Phone: 
505.768.6131
Business Fax: 
505.227.8283
Email Address: 
[email protected]
www.newmexicolegalaid.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Jul 13 2015
Date to Remove: 
Aug 10 2015

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