Paralegal (Tribal Advocate) – Fort Yates, North Dakota

DAKOTA PLAINS LEGAL SERVICES (DPLS), a non-profit legal services program, has an opening for a paralegal (tribal advocate) position at our Fort Yates, North Dakota, office.  The Fort Yates office serves the counties of Campbell, Corson, Walworth, and the Standing Rock reservation.

QUALIFICATIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: Applicants, through formal education, training, and experience, must have knowledge and expertise regarding the legal system, substantive and procedural law, and the ethical considerations of the legal profession which qualify them to do work of a legal nature under the direct supervision of a licensed attorney; must have strong written and oral communication skills; must be able to handle a significant caseload with regular court appearances; must demonstrate an interest in poverty law and working with Native American and low income clients; must be qualified to obtain a license to practice law in the Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Court.   The primary duties of the successful applicant will be to advise and provide legal representation to clients on matters that are within the jurisdiction of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Court.

SALARY: Based on experience. DPLS has excellent fringe benefits, including generous leave benefits and employer paid employee insurance coverage (medical, dental, life, disability). DPLS observes a 4-day work week.

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:  Please submit a letter of interest and resume to: Thomas S. Mortland, Executive Director, Dakota Plains Legal Services, PO Box 489, Mission, SD 57555, (605) 856-4444, tmortland@dpls.org .

Native Americans, Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.  Dakota Plains Legal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.