What are the responsibilities and job description for the Civil Attorney position at Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes?
The Tribal Defenders Office provides public defender services to indigent tribal members in tribal court. In addition to representation of adults in criminal court, youth in youth court, parents in child protection proceedings, and respondents in adult protection and mental health matters, the Tribal Defenders provide services that address the issues that bring their clients into the justice system and those collateral consequences to criminal charges and convictions. Utilizing a client-centered and interdisciplinary approach, the Tribal Defenders offer psychological services, case management, civil and pro se assistance, driver's license restoration, cultural mentoring, the Flathead Reservation Reentry Program and permanent supportive housing at the Morning Star.
This position provides legal assistance and representation to clients in the following areas of law: housing, family, debt/consumer, mental health commitments, guardianships and other civil matters within the Department's approved scope of services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Montana or eligible for licensure in Montana. In that circumstance, hire would be contingent upon Montana licensure. Must have knowledge of the social and cultural lifestyles of the reservation community and be able to communicate effectively with native clients and the native community. Must be able to prioritize, and manage a high volume of cases in an extremely fast-paced atmosphere. This includes the ability to think on one's feet in a pressured situation and to perform under stress, but also do the necessary preparation work all with effective assistance to clients as a priority. A sense of humor also goes a long way. Must have strong legal research and writing skills. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with clients from a tribal community and those with mental health and substance use disorders.
Additional information and application instructions available online at https://cskt.org/category/apply/
This position provides legal assistance and representation to clients in the following areas of law: housing, family, debt/consumer, mental health commitments, guardianships and other civil matters within the Department's approved scope of services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Montana or eligible for licensure in Montana. In that circumstance, hire would be contingent upon Montana licensure. Must have knowledge of the social and cultural lifestyles of the reservation community and be able to communicate effectively with native clients and the native community. Must be able to prioritize, and manage a high volume of cases in an extremely fast-paced atmosphere. This includes the ability to think on one's feet in a pressured situation and to perform under stress, but also do the necessary preparation work all with effective assistance to clients as a priority. A sense of humor also goes a long way. Must have strong legal research and writing skills. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with clients from a tribal community and those with mental health and substance use disorders.
Additional information and application instructions available online at https://cskt.org/category/apply/