Staff Attorney - Michigan Indian Legal Services - Traverse City

Michigan Indian Legal Services

814 S. Garfield Avenue Suite A

Traverse City, MI 49686-2401

Phone: 231-947-0122
Facsimile: 231-947-3956

Michigan Indian Legal Services (MILS), a statewide provider of free legal services to low income Indians and Indian tribes, seeks a staff attorney. MILS represents Indian individuals, families, tribes and organizations in cases involving federal Indian law, tribal court representation and related matters.

MILS seeks an attorney with above average academic achievement, excellent oral and written communication skills and a commitment to providing high quality legal services for Indian people. The successful candidate must be licensed to practice law in the State of Michigan, be willing and able to travel, capable of assuming responsibility over a sophisticated caseload and have experience in the practice of Indian law and working in or with native or tribal communities. Compensation will be commensurate with experience.

MILS is an equal opportunity employer.

Send resume, writing sample and cover letter to:

James A. Keedy
Executive Director
814 S. Garfield Ave., Suite A
Traverse City, MI 49686

Date Posted: Apr 23, 2010