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Domestic Violence Kinship Care Attorney Jobs in Macon, GA at GEORGIA LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM INC
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Extern to join our legal team. This position offers an excellent opportunity for law students to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic legal environment.
Job Type: 10-20 hours/week
Pay: Compensated with law school credits
Employer Description: The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida is a federally recognized Tribe located primarily in the Florida Everglades. The Tribe is a sovereign “domestic dependent nation” that governs and regulates its own internal affairs, including its lands and waters and tribal members. The Tribe administers approximately 300,000 acres of traditional lands mostly within the Everglades and Big Cypress wetlands and has a variety of revenue-generating enterprises, including a casino, resort, golf course, ecotourism ventures, and agricultural leases in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. The Tribe has approximately 600 citizens and it administrative headquarters is located on the Miccosukee Reserved Area within Everglades National Park at 37790 Old Tamiami Trail, Miami, FL, 33194.
Job Description: The Legal Department of the Miccosukee Tribe provides legal services to the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida, including the elected officials of the Tribe, the Miccosukee Business Council, as well as the Tribe’s governmental departments, enterprises, and members. The candidate chosen for the Legal Extern role will provide legal support to the Department’s attorneys and paralegals on a variety of matters, including, but not limited to, environmental, healthcare, Indian gaming, and contract-related issues. Remote or in-office opportunities are available.
Qualifications and Important Attributes:
· Full-time law student, with strong preference for students who have completed their 2L year
· Understanding of federal Indian law and environmental law
· Strong writing and research skills
· Ability to work independently
· Cultural sensitivity
· Resume, writing sample, and references required
Job Types: Internship, Temporary
Ability to Relocate:
Miami, FL 33194: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Miami, FL 33194
Title: Domestic Violence Kinship Care Attorney
Company: GEORGIA LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM INC
Location: Macon, GA
