Job Posting: Minn. Regional Native Public Defense Corp.

REGIONAL NATIVE PUBLIC DEFENSE CORPORATION

FULL TIME STAFF ATTORNEY

The RNPDC is seeking a full time staff attorney to join our organization.  Candidates with criminal defense experience and knowledge of Indian law are preferred.  Candidates must be licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota.  Salary depends on qualifications.  The RNPDC has a Native American hiring preference.

The RNPDC seeks justice and fair treatment for White Earth and Leech Lake members facing criminal charges in and around the White Earth and Leech Lake reservations.  The RNPDC acts to respond to historical mistreatment and the racial disparities prevalent for Native people in the criminal justice system today.

To apply, send cover letter and resume to:

Megan Treuer

Executive Director

Regional Native Public Defense Corp.

P.O. Box 487

Cass Lake, MN 56633

(218) 339-5680

(218) 339-5686 fax

megantreuer@yahoo.com

 

 

 

The application period for this position closes on January 12, 2011.