Description: The Prairie Island Indian Community seeks an attorney whose primary responsibility would be to work with the Community’s Family Services Department and represent Family Services in child welfare, child protection, and other matters in the Community’s Tribal Court and other state courts as needed. In addition to the work with Family Services, the Assistant General Counsel would assist in other Legal Department matters, including those involving: tribal governance and tribal agencies, employment issues/disputes, land and environment, land assignments and housing, litigation, enrollment, ordinance drafting and revision, gaming operations and regulation, and government relations.
Qualifications: Minnesota licensed attorney with three years of experience or more. Preferred experience includes working with tribal governments, or working in child welfare and family services. Must gain admission to practice law before the Community’s Tribal Court. Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Indian preference applies in accordance with Section 7 (b) P.L 93-638.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Closing date: Open until filled.
Please send resume and cover letter to Eleanore Bartell, HR Director, Prairie Island Indian Community, 5636 Sturgeon Lake Road, Welch, MN 55089 or Fax: 651 385-4180 or email: ebartell@piic.org. For information call 651 385-4138 or 800 554-5473, ext. 4138.
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