What are the responsibilities and job description for the Attorney position at NATIVE AMERICAN DISABILITY LAW CENTER, INC?
Attorney Position
Farmington, New Mexico
The Native American Disability Law Center seeks an experienced and energetic attorney to join our litigation team. Interested in addressing unique legal issues impacting Native American children and families in the beautiful Four Corners region? We want to hear from you!
The Law Center provides free legal services to Native Americans with disabilities living on or near the Navajo, Hopi, San Juan Southern Paiute, Southern Ute, and Ute Mountain Ute reservations. With offices located in Farmington, New Mexico and Flagstaff, Arizona, we serve a broad geographical area in the Four Corners Region of Utah, Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico. Attorneys at the Law Center represent clients in administrative hearings, as well as tribal, state and federal court actions. Attorneys also work with tribal governments on legislation and policies affecting individuals with disabilities.
The Law Center currently seeks an attorney to focus on education issues impacting Native American students with disabilities. Knowledge of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is preferred, but consideration will be given to experienced attorneys with a desire to learn these areas of law. Other areas of practice may include employment and housing discrimination, and violations of civil rights based on disability.
Applicants must have a demonstrable interest in issues facing individuals with disabilities & other disenfranchised communities.
Because of the high level of independence & responsibility, 2 years of experience is preferred. Preference is given to individuals with experience providing civil legal services and in the social justice sector.
We are especially interested in talking with applicants with disabilities or those enrolled with a Native American community.
Admission to the Utah, Arizona, Colorado, or New Mexico Bar or the ability to apply for admission on waiver to Arizona or New Mexico is preferred. Lack of any disciplinary history and the ability to take the next available state and tribal bar exam is required.
Salary: Depends upon experience but salaries are competitive with Arizona & New Mexico government salaries.
Excellent benefits including paid medical insurance, employer contribution to the retirement plan, and generous leave policy.
Underlining the importance of our work, the Law Center offers a supportive and collaborative work environment.
If interested, please submit cover letter, resume, and writing sample (no more than 10 pages) to:
Melissa MacDougall
Advocacy Director
Native American Disability Law Center
3535 E. 30th Street, Suite 201
Farmington, New Mexico 87402
(505)566-5880
mmacdougall@nativedisabilitylaw.org