Juvenile & Criminal Public Defender Position Available In Iberia, Louisiana
Tallo's Job Summary: The Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana is seeking a Contractual Juvenile & Criminal Public Defender to work in their Tribal Courts. The role requires a licensed attorney in good standing with relevant experience and a J.D. degree. The monthly pay is $2,500, and preference is given to qualified Native Americans. To apply, send your resume to sarah@chitimacha.gov.
Job Description
Juvenile & Criminal Public Defender Chitimacha Tribe of Louisiana 343 Navarro St, Jeanerette, LA 70544 CHITIMACHA
TRIBE OF LOUISIANA TITLE OF POSITION
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CONTRACTUAL JUVENILE & CRIMINAL PUBLIC DEFENDER DEPARTMENT
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CHITIMACHA TRIBAL COURTS SUMMARY
: This position requires a qualified licensed attorney to carry out, on a contractual basis, the duties of Tribal Court Juvenile & Criminal Public Defender for Chitimacha Tribal Court.
QUALIFICATIONS
: To perform this job successfully, this individual must be a member in good standing with any state bar or federal court and admitted or eligible for admission to practice in Chitimacha Tribal Court. Must not have been convicted of any felony or subject to any disciplinary proceeding under the rules and standards of professional conduct governing lawyers established by the jurisdictions where licensed or admitted to practice law or the American Bar Association’s Rules of Professional Conduct.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
: Must have a J.D. accredited law school degree and possess two (2) or more years of experience as a practicing attorney in one (1) or more legal fields relevant to the duties and responsibilities as a Public Defender and demonstrate high academic achievement.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
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A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION WILL BE REQUIRED. HOW TO APPLY
: Please apply by sending your resume to sarah@chitimacha.gov.
For any additional questions regarding this contractual job opportunity, please contact the Chitimacha Human Resources Department at (337) 923-7775.
Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Friday 7:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m.
CLOSING DATE
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THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO QUALIFIED NATIVE AMERICANS PURSUANT TO PUBLIC LAW 93-638 AND THE INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE ACT AND THE INDIAN CIVIL RIGHTS ACT 25 U.S.C.
450e(B).
Job Type:
Contract Pay:
$2,500.00 per month
Work Location:
In person
