Job o’ the Day: Staff Attorney with the Indian Legal Assistance Program
Indian Legal Assistance Program (ILAP) based in Duluth, Minnesota, is a private non-profit corporation that provides legal services to low income individuals. Although they emphasize legal services to the Indian population, they offer legal services to all who meet their financial guidelines, regardless of race.
The ILAP is currently seeking a staff attorney. From the PSJD job listing:
The Program provides criminal defense, family law, and juvenile law representation to low income clients. Extensive travel over a five (5) county region and daily court appearances are routine. The Program boasts a proud history of legal services and advocacy on behalf of the Native American population. However, clients need only meet economic criteria to qualify for services.
Responsibilities:
Legal representation of clients in criminal, family, and juvenile court covering an extremely wide range of matters from felonies to divorce.Qualifications:
Licensed Minnesota attorney. The ability and commitment to work with indigent clients on a wide range of legal matters. Flexibility, independence, and confidence to work well under pressure. The ability to cooperate and coordinate well with other ILAP attorneys on case management, case strategy, and office management.
The application deadline is January 21, 2013. For more information, view the full job listing at PSJD.org (log-in required).