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Department: School of Law

Law Clerk - Tribal Judicial Institute

  • 494564
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Temporary Staff

Salary/Position Classification

  • $20.00/hour Hourly, Non-exempt (eligible for overtime)
  • 20 - 30 hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability: Yes

Purpose of Position

The Tribal Judicial Institute Law Clerk will assist in preparing resources and research materials relevant to projects funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. Resources and research will help to support the planning, implementation and enhancement of tribal justice systems and will support the training and technical assistance opportunities made available through these projects at a tribal, local, regional, and national level.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Draft legal memoranda
  • Conduct research
  • Author publications
  • Assist in developing distance learning resources
  • Research may also consist of reviewing tribal code, ordinances, resolutions, and constitutions
  • Assist with other grant funded work as assigned by supervisor including planning and delivery of in-person trainings and conferences 

Required Competencies

  • Excellent research and writing skills
  • Ability to work independently and efficiently
  • Desire to become familiar with the practice of Indian Law and/or Tribal Law

Minimum Requirements

  • Successful completion of 1 year of Law School
  • Successful completion of criminal history records check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment. 

To Apply

Please provide resume with application by the closing date.

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Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or other protected characteristic. Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status as part of the application process. This information will remain confidential and separate from your application.

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