Working Title Attorney for Native American Projects
Requisition Number 08012
Department Law School - Access to Justice
Pay Band LSE
Job Category Professional
Job Type Full-time
Purpose This position is based on special grant funding that ends in March 2010. Continued employment beyond March 2010 is based upon future availability of grant funding.

This position arises from a partnership between the Seattle University School of Law Access to Justice Institute (AtJI) and the Indian Institute for Estate Planning and Probate (IIEPP). The Attorney for Native American Projects will oversee projects that provide: 1) educational and co-curricular experiences for students in Indian Law; 2) opportunities for students to serve Native American communities; and 3) direct legal services to Native American communities.

Seattle University School of Law educates ethical lawyers who distinguish themselves through their outstanding professional skills and their dedication to the law in the service of justice. Faculty, students and staff form a vibrant, diverse, and collaborative community that promotes leadership for a just and humane world. The Law School's commitment to academic distinction is grounded in its Jesuit Catholic tradition, one that encourages open inquiry, thoughtful reflection and concern for personal growth. Innovation, creativity and technological sophistication characterize our rigorous educational program, which prepares lawyers for a wide range of successful and rewarding careers in law, business and public service.

Essential Job Functions Oversee the Study in Alaska summer program

* Manage the Alaska summer program, including the marketing and regional/national recruitment of students; recruitment of faculty; coordination of housing, classroom facilities and support services for faculty and students with our Alaska institutional partner; and the development of internship opportunities for student participants.

* May include the opportunity to teach a portion of a course.

Oversee Summer Intern program

* Coordinate placement of 2nd and 3rd year law students with tribal communities for 10-week period in the summer (which includes recruitment, selection, and training of summer interns).

* Contract negotiation and implementation with supervising legal services organizations.

* Coordinate with tribes for approval and support of students working in their communities.

* Compile data and write final report for IIEPP.

Oversee Estate Planning Legal Services Project

* Supervise paralegal who provides direct estate planning legal services to members of Colville and Spokane Tribes in Eastern Washington.

* Coordinate with paralegal to develop student volunteer opportunities, including land title records research, estate planning legal research and document drafting.

* Coordinate with paralegal to host student one-week immersion program (during school or summer breaks) on reservation community, which might involve onsite wills clinic and other experiences.

Oversee Native American Advocacy-Related Opportunities for Law Students

* Coordinate public interest opportunities for students with local tribes in Puget Sound area and collaborate with partners including leaders of Native American communities, King County Bar Association, civil legal services, Washington State Bar Association, and Native American Law Student Association.

* Serve as a point person for Native American Law Student Association and other student organizations interested in Native American advocacy.

Marginal Job Functions
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
J.D. degree and Washington Bar license required and a minimum of two years of experience in Federal Indian Law and experience working with Native American communities and their members. Candidate must have strong oral and written communication skills, be able to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and be an active team member of the AtJI staff.

Candidates must show a demonstrated commitment to diversity and the university's mission, vision, and values.

This position requires a criminal history background check.

Preferred Qualifications

Salary Hiring range of $50,000 to $55,000 based on skills and qualifications.

Excellent Benefits Package Our excellent benefits package currently includes: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 100% paid for employee after 1st full month, subsidized for dependents (Benefits-eligible positions that are less than full-time will receive pro-rated benefits); Generous retirement plan: 10% of salary contributed by University (after 1 year); vacation, sick leave, 11 holidays plus Christmas week off; Transportation pass 75% paid; Automatic payroll deposit; Library privileges for employees; University fitness facilities free for employees and immediate family; S.U. tuition for employees and dependents administered in accordance with University policies.

Application Instructions Please apply online at: https://jobs.seattleu.edu Applicants are also required to attach an electronic cover letter and resume when applying.

Persons who need assistance with the recruitment process may contact the Office of Human Resources at: 206-296-5870.

Documents Accepted
Resume
Cover Letter

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