Summer Law Associate 25'
Ketchikan Indian Community
Indian Preference in hiring is given to qualified enrolled members of Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC) and Native Americans consistent with P.L. 93-638 and in accordance with KIC policy and other applicable federal laws.
PURPOSE
Ketchikan Indian Community (KIC) job descriptions are a management tool to help organize duties and provide employees with the employer’s expectations with regard to a specific job classification. The responsibilities listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a reasonable assignment for the position. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
JOB SUMMARY
KIC’s Summer Law Associate is an Internship program that aims to develop the legal, intellectual, and professional resources of our Tribal community. It will provide additional resources within the office of the Tribal Attorney and support the education and career goals for future attorneys to practice in the area of Tribal and Native Law particularly as it relates to advocacy for Alaska Natives/American Indians and strengthening and protecting Native Sovereignty.
Intern work requires an individual who is self-directed and highly organized. A successful applicant will have strong legal research, and oral and written communication skills that will be utilized both in a professional office setting and in the public. Some work hours may occur outside of the traditional workday and will take place at evening meetings of Tribal Leadership or other related meetings.
Direct supervision will be provided by the Tribal Attorney, and may be supported by the Legal Specialist for Programs.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience)
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
Must be able to work in an office environment in a stationary position the majority of the work day. This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office environment to access office equipment, attend face-to-face meetings on / off site as needed, zoom meetings, teleconference calls, videoconferencing, e-mail, and similar activities, etc. Routinely lifting and carrying items and boxes up to ten (10) pounds.
Large portion of time will be spent in front of computer screen, researching and reviewing various documents for final disposition to internal / external customers. Writing by hand and using a personal computer. Traveling occasionally, to out-of-town meetings and functions.
KIC COMPENTENCIES
Cultural Competency: To be respectful and responsive to the health beliefs, practices, and cultural and linguistic needs of KIC Tribal Members. Developing cultural competence is an evolving, dynamic process that takes time and occurs along continuum.
Commitment: To serve Tribal Members and set a high standard for yourself in your performance; strive for results and success; convey a sense of urgency and bring issues to closure; and stay persistent despite obstacles and opposition.
Customer Service: Meet/exceed the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; identify, understand, and monitor the needs of both internal and external customers; always talk and act with customers in mind; and recognize working colleagues as customers.
Effective Communication: Ensure important information is passed to those who need to know; convey necessary information with respect, clearly and effectively orally or in writing
Responsiveness and Accountability: Demonstrate a high level of conscientiousness; hold oneself personally responsible for one's own work; and do the required fair share of work.
CONDITIONS OF HIRE
Ketchikan, AK
8 month(s) ago
Tribal Affiliation(s)
Any Affiliation
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