Externship Opportunities
Jill Grant & Associates LLC, Summer Law Clerk: Experience and/or demonstrated interest in environmental law is required. Applicants should have excellent research and writing skills, a strong academic record, and have completed their first or second full year of law school. The position is full-time for 10-12 weeks at $1,000 per week, with the possibility of a part-time position continuing into the school year. Jill Grant & Associates provides environmental counsel and representation to Indian tribes, tribal entities, and environmental organizations, and represents tribes on jurisdictional and administrative law issues. To apply, please submit: (1) a cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position, (2) a resume, (3) a legal writing sample, (4) three references, and (5) a current law school transcript by email.
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Reservation, Summer Law Clerk: The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Reservation is seeking a Summer Law Clerk for Summer 2018 to conduct legal research and writing work. This position pays $14-$21 per hour. Send cover letter and resume to AlannaNanegos@ctuir.org . See full job description here.
Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, Student Internship: The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians (LTBB) Tribal Court is seeking two clerks, one paid position and one position funded through your school or other external source. The Tribal Court is looking for applications from students interested in working on a huge variety of legal issues. No prior Indian law classes are required, but strong legal research and writing skills are necessary. Please email cover letters and resumes to Joetta Gasco and state your GPA in your cover letter.
Sonosky Chambers, Summer Associates: Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Endreson, & Perry LLP is a national law firm dedicated to representing Native American interests in a wide range of endeavors, including trial and appellate litigation, federal Indian law, tribal law, Indian self-determination and self-governance matters, transportation and infrastructure, natural resources, and economic development. They are currently recruiting incoming 2L students for 2019 summer associate positions. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample to William Stephens, Partner (please also copy kwray@sonosky.com). The application deadline is August 31, 2018.
Michigan Indian Legal Services, Summer Legal Intern: Michigan Indian Legal Services (MILS), a statewide provider of free legal services to low income Indians and Indian tribes, seeks two summer legal interns/externs (Traverse City and Southwestern Michigan). MILS represents Indian individuals, families, tribes and organizations in cases that span the complete range of federal Indian law and tribal representation. MILS is an equal opportunity employer. Please send resume, references, cover letter, writing sample to James A. Keed, Executive Director Michigan Indian Legal Services.
Job Opportunities
Tohono O’odham Nation, Assistant Legislative Attorney: Under the direction of the Legislative Attorney, provides legal advice and representation to the Legislative Council and standing committees on a wide range of issues affecting the Tohono O’odham Nation; works with tribal, federal and state officials as well as national- and state-level tribal advocacy groups, other tribes, private individuals and entities; maintains confidentiality of all privileged information. This position pays $85,983-$144,415, depending on experience. Please see the job announcement for more information. Position open until filled. Learn more here.
California Indian Legal Services, Staff Attorney: California Indian Legal Services is hiring a Staff Attorney for their office in Bishop, CA. California Indian Legal Services is a statewide, tribally controlled, non-profit corporation that provides legal services to Indian tribes, Indian organizations and low-income individual Indians on issues involving Federal Indian Law. This is a full-time position devoted to increasing and enhancing the legal services we provide to individuals with Indian law and non-Indian law issues, including general poverty law. Apply here.
DNA-People's Legal Services, Job Openings: DNA-People's Legal Services is hiring a state license staff attorney and a tribal license staff attorney. To see the full job postings and apply visit here.
Native American Student Affairs, University of Arizona, Director: Reporting to the Associate Dean of Students for Inclusion and Multicultural Engagement, the Director supports the University of Arizona’s efforts toward building and sustaining a diverse, inclusive and culturally vibrant campus, which fosters a pluralistic learning environment and a sense of belonging for students, with a particular emphasis on Native American and Indigenous students. Apply here.