Nevada Legal Services has an opening for a staff attorney within our Indian Law Program. Nevada Legal Services is a statewide non-profit that provides free legal assistance to low income Nevadans. The Indian Law Program is based out of our Reno office and serves the 27 Native American tribes and colonies within the State of Nevada. The Program provides a wide range of services to both tribal members and tribal governments based upon the needs expressed by each community. In that capacity, the Program acts as public defender in a number of tribal jurisdictions and also serves as counsel to the Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada. Frequent travel to rural Nevada, including overnight stays is required. Experience with criminal defense highly preferred as well as knowledge of federal Indian law or tribal law. Salary is $42,154+ DOE. Must be licensed to practice in any jurisdiction and eligible for Rule 72.1 admission in Nevada. Nevada Legal Services is an equal opportunity employer.
Frequent travel to rural Nevada, including overnight stays is required. Experience with criminal defense or knowledge of federal Indian law or tribal law highly preferred.
To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Jennifer Jeans, 204 Marsh Ave., Suite 101, Reno, NV, 89509 or [email protected].
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