Litigation Managing Attorney- Native American Program

Job Description
Type of Job: 
Full-Time
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

NMLA’s Native American Program (NAP) provides free legal services – both civil and criminal – to eligible low-income Native Americans living on or near the 19 Pueblos and the Mescalero Apache tribe in New Mexico. In addition to cases promoting family and economic stability, NAP prioritizes cases arising because of someone’s status as a Native American, including tribal and Indian law, estate planning involving tribal property, racial discrimination, and tribal criminal court cases.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

The Litigation Managing Attorney is primarily responsible for providing oversight of NAP’s legal work, ensuring compliance with Legal Services Corporation regulations, ensuring that NAP is meeting the legal priorities in conformance with NMLA and NAP policies and procedures, and providing litigation-related professional development to NAP Staff Attorneys.
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Other Information/Requirements: 

• Understanding of tribal law and federal and state Indian law, particularly in areas handled by NAP case workers, including court procedures;
• Experience – lived or professional – in low-income tribal communities, preferably Pueblo communities;
• Experience as an attorney, including experience in tribal courts, on matters concerning the unique status of Native persons;
• Admission to practice in New Mexico required or ability to become licensed to practice in New Mexico;

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How to Apply: 

Application deadline: Friday, August 2nd.

Applicants must submit a current resume and a cover letter to be considered. Your cover letter should include how you satisfy the skills and qualifications specified above and explain your interest in this position and the mission of NMLA. Your application will not be considered unless we receive both of these documents. To apply click here.

Salary Range: 
$69, 376-$104,547
Contact Information
Name: 
Amanda Parker
Agency/Organization: 
505 Marquette NW
Address: 
505 Marquette NW
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87102
Business Phone: 
505-396-7235
Business Fax: 
Email Address: 
[email protected]
www.newmexicolegalaid.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Jul 11 2024
Date to Remove: 
Aug 2 2024

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