What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Intern position at Kalispel Tribe of Indians?
Hiring Preference: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order: 1) Kalispel Tribal Members; 2) Descendant or Spouse of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member; 3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; 4) all other applicants. At-Will Employment: Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. Drug Testing: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug free work place. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment. Background Investigation: All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation.
Summary:
Under the direction of the Senior Tribal Attorney and Staff Attorneys, the intern will complete research and document drafting projects on a variety of Indian Law and other legal issues. It is anticipated that this will be a paid position, with compensation depending on experience.
DUTIES:
- Conduct legal research and draft briefing memos on legal issues as directed.
- Assist the Tribal Prosecutor and/or the Tribe’s Indian Child Welfare Attorney in appearing in Tribal Court, as needed.
- Conduct research and provide draft versions of revised or new Law and Order Code sections under the supervision of staff attorneys.
- Assist in preparing documents including legal pleadings, contracts and forms.
- Assist in the editing and revision of policies, procedures and protocols under the supervision of staff attorneys.
- Assist in the maintenance of contract databases, electronic and paper files, and accurate tracking of workload statistics.
- Attend court hearings and assist staff attorneys and paralegals, as requested.
- Adhere to all applicable tribal, federal, or state privacy laws and regulations, including, but not limited to HIPPA and 42 CFR Part 2.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Disclaimer: Certain Licenses and Certification requirements can be obtained once hired.
