Assoc. Professor - Law jobs in Green Bay, WI

POSTED: April 19th, 2024 DEADLINE: May 3rd, 2024

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Law Clerk

DEPARTMENT: Legal Department

LOCATION: Lac Vieux Desert Tribal Administrative Center

SUPERVISOR: Lac Vieux Desert General Counsel

EMPLOMENT: Full-Time

SALARY/PAY RATE: $25.00 per hour (Part-Time/Seasonal)

DESCRIPTION:

The Law Clerk will assist in the duties with the staff in the Legal Department. This

position will be flexible with Law Student class schedule if outside of the dates of May

15, 2024-August 15, 2024.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree with 1st year law school

• Native American Law coursework, preferred.

• Intent to practice Tribal Law and Federal Indian Law.

• Familiarity with Tribal Communities and Cultures

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality of legal department/tribal

• Conducting legal research and analysis to help attorneys in drafting legal

• Reviewing and analyzing legal documents to identify pertinent information, flag

approvals.

• Assisting attorneys with preparing for meetings, trials, hearings, and depositions

witnesses, and creating and distributing case/meeting materials.

• Communicating with Tribal Departments, court personnel, Tribal Membership

• Drafting routine correspondence and pleadings, such as petitions, complaints,

related documents.

• Proofreading correspondence, memoranda, and other legal documents as required.

• Monitoring litigation and regulatory developments to identify opportunities or

• Assisting in the preparation of Fee to Trust Applications and coordinate responses

• Other duties as assigned by the General Counsel.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITES:

• Must have at least some experience working with computers.

• Must have good oral and written communication skills.

• Must have good organizational, filing, phone, and typing skills.

• Must be able to work under pressure and handle multiple projects.

• Ability to work independently, with people in a group setting, and be a team

• Must be reliable and maintain confidentiality.

• Must be able to deal effectively with employees, court personnel, and consultants

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

• Cover Letter

• Resume

• Legal Writing Sample

• Law school transcript

• One letter of recommendation

• References

Please submit application materials to General Counsel, Karrie S. Biron at

karrie.biron@lvd-nsn.gov.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to

this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and

skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change the duties of the

position at any time. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen and applicable background checks related

to the position. Native American preference shall apply in accordance with Lac Vieux Desert Policy.

Date Approved by the Tribal Council: April 11, 2024