Director IPLP Tribal Justice Clinic

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Director, IPLP Tribal Justice Clinic
The candidate will be involved in the IPLP Program’s teaching, research, and service work in promoting the protection, promotion and advancement of the human rights of American Indian and other indigenous peoples, organizations and communities around the world. Assisting with IPLP’s work for indigenous communities and non-governmental organizations on a variety of legal issues, with a special focus on the improvement of tribal courts and justice systems through the work of the IPLP Tribal Justice Clinic and the provision of referral and legal advocacy services for the urban Indian population of Tucson served by the Tucson Indian Center. Providing instructional, administrative and other support to the IPLP Program’s Tribal Justice Clinic and other human rights advocacy projects. Supervising students in their client interviews, counseling sessions, research, preparation of legal opinions and memorandums, and drafting of pleadings and other litigation-related documents. Participating in cases before tribal, domestic and international legal forums, and supervising and assisting with case management and administrative tasks related to the work of the IPLP Tribal Justice Clinic. Assisting in preparing educational materials, advising/supervising students working on IPLP clinical and other projects, and performing other duties and responsibilities as directed by the IPLP Program faculty. Should have an earned J.D. and be licensed to practice law in Arizona, or eligible. Must have 3-5 years of experience actively litigating in U.S. federal and/or state court systems, tribal justice systems, and/or international human rights forums. Should have excellent writing skills, a demonstrated ability to work with individuals, students, and clients from different cultural backgrounds, and an ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously are also required. An S.J.D., and/or LL.M degree is preferred. Familiarity and experience in working with indigenous communities and tribal court systems and advocacy and negotiation techniques and willingness to travel to Arizona Indian country and other indigenous communities to support the work of the Tribal Justice Clinic are strongly preferred.

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