Mille Lacs Tribe Seeks Housing Attorney

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the job description:

Deputy Solicitor General Housing

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SUMMARY:

The Deputy Solicitor General – Housing assists the Solicitor General in litigating civil lawsuits, drafting of legal documents, providing advice for Tribal government Officials.  Practice other phases of law by performing the duties specified.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Graduate from an ABA accredited Law School.
  • Eligible to be licensed by the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Bar.
  • Licensed to practice law in the State of Minnesota and eligible for license in Federal Court.
  • Experience in civil litigation with an emphasis on housing and real estate issues.
  • Thorough knowledge of property and real estate issues.
  • Minimum of two years responsible legal experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of Federal Indian Law.
  • Ability to work well with American Indians and non-Indian people.
  • Demonstrate ability to work well without close supervision and to assume immediate responsibility for a heavy caseload.
  • Unblemished background record.
  • Compliance with the Mille Lacs Band’s Drug & Alcohol Policy
  • Mille Lacs Band Member/American Indian Preference
  • A high degree of familiarity with Indian legal system and court system is vitally important in this position.
  • Must have a valid MN driver’s licenses and be insurable under the Mille Lacs Band Driver’s insurance policy.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Primary responsibility for Community Development and Housing Matters.
  • Reviews evidence in civil, criminal and other cases to formulate defense or to initiate legal action.
  • Conducts research, interviews clients, and witnesses and handles other details in preparation for trial.
  • Prepares legal briefs, develops strategy, arguments and testimony in preparation of cases.
  • Represents client in court, and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of Tribal, Federal or state governments.
  • Provides advice to Tribal Officials on policy issues.
  • Advises and drafts documents for Administration Policy Board, Chief Executive and Band Assembly as necessary.
  • Other duties as assigned.