Location: REMOTE (Virtual) Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians Civil Tribal Court
Job Description/Main Duties
The Rincon Virtual Law Clerk will be working in the leading tribal courts in the country
under the direct supervision of Rincon’s tribal judges. The law clerk will work on projects
related to tribal court development and perform designated duties involving legal
research and writing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This legal externship offers assistance with legal matters involving court development
under the direction and supervision of a licensed attorney. Essential duties and
responsibilities include:
- Work on creating Rincon’s common law
- Assist with developing court rules
- Drafting memo’s, orders, and internal communications
- Be on call to assist judge with research questions
Qualifications, Education and Experience
- Must be currently enrolled as a 2L or 3L at an ABA accredited law school.
- Must have an interest in learning about Tribal Justice Systems.
- Preferred candidate has completed coursework in American Indian Law or
Federal Indian Law. - Must be able to conduct legal and general research that is accurate and
thorough. - Must have knowledge of the Tribe’s customs, traditions, and decision-making
processes or be willing to learn. - Must have excellent capacity to organize, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
- Prior experience working with confidentiality is preferred.
- Must have outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must comply with the Rincon’s Tribal Government Drug-Free Workplace,
including pre-employment, post-accident and injury, and random drug testing. - Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.
- Must have access to a strong and reliable internet connection.
Salary: Rate of Pay: $25/hr (Max. 20 hrs/wk)($2,000/mo. Stipend) combined with Academic
Credit, if law school allows. Open until filled.
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