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Groundworks New Mexico

Litigation Managing Attorney- Native American Program

Groundworks New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101


Litigation Managing Attorney- Native American Program

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.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.How to Apply: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.

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