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Montana Career Opportunity – Attorney – Indian Law Resource Center

The Indian Law Resource Center is now considering applications for an attorney position in the
Helena, Montana office.

The attorney will provide legal assistance to Indian and Alaska Native
nations, including possibly Indian peoples in Mexico, Central and South America, in matters
relating to self-determination, lands and resources, international human rights, environmental
protection, and the rights of Native women. The attorney will play a role in carrying out all of
the legal programs of the Indian Law Resource Center.

In addition to legal assistance and representation, the successful candidate will participate in
policy analysis, fund raising, communications activities, and other program work of the Center,
and will assist in the general administrative tasks of the Center. The attorney will work under
the supervision of the Executive Director with the assistance of other Center attorneys and
professional staff.

Substantial knowledge and experience in areas of Indian and Alaska Native affairs, federal
Indian law, and indigenous legal issues are required. At least 3 years of legal experience are
required. Federal litigation experience and an understanding of international fora are strongly
preferred. Strong research and writing skills and the ability to travel are required.

We are an
Equal Opportunity Employer. Native Americans, women, and all others are encouraged to
apply.

An applicant must be admitted to the bar in the United States or must be qualified for admission
within a reasonable time. Salary for the position will depend on experience. Excellent benefits
are provided.

About the Indian Law Resource Center

The Indian Law Resource Center is a non-profit law and advocacy organization established and
directed by American Indians. We provide legal help without charge to indigenous nations in
major cases involving indigenous rights, human rights, lands, resources, and environmental
protection.

The Center seeks to overcome problems affecting indigenous peoples by
establishing national and international legal standards that uphold indigenous human rights and
dignity, strengthen indigenous self-determination, and protect indigenous lands and resources.

For further information about the Center, visit our website, http://www.indianlaw.org .

Interested attorneys may apply by sending a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, writing
sample (exclusively your work), and list of three references to Marilyn Richardson at
[email protected] or by mail to 602 N. Ewing St., Helena, MT 59601.

602 North Ewing Street – Helena, Montana 59601

Tel. (406) 449-2006 – Fax (406) 449-2031

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601 E Street, S.E. – Washington, D.C. 20003

Tel. (202) 547-2800 – Fax (202) 547-2803

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