Part-Time Public Interest Attorney — Civil Legal Aid

Dakota Plains Legal Services; Pierre (SD); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 83.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Dakota Plains Legal Services in Fort Thompson, SD, is seeking a part-time Staff Attorney to provide civil legal services to eligible clients across Brule, Buffalo, Hyde, and Lyman counties.

The attorney will independently manage cases from intake to resolution, interview clients, conduct research, negotiate, represent in court, and collaborate with staff to address legal needs in Native American and low-income communities.

Qualifikationen

• Must hold a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Licensed to practice law in South Dakota or eligible for admission by reciprocity.
• Ability to independently manage cases and responsibilities.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in public interest law and serving low-income and Native American communities.

Aufgaben

• Interviewing and counseling clients.
• Conducting legal research and preparing legal documents.
• Managing assigned cases from intake through resolution.
• Negotiating and advocating on behalf of clients.
• Representing clients in court and other proceedings.
• Maintaining accurate and timely case records and documentation.
• Collaborating with DPLS staff and community partners to meet client needs.

Kenntnisse

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Public interest law interest

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Jobbeschreibung

Dakota Plains Legal Services in Fort Thompson, SD, is seeking a part-time Staff Attorney to provide civil legal services to eligible clients across Brule, Buffalo, Hyde, and Lyman counties.

The attorney will independently manage cases from intake to resolution, interview clients, conduct research, negotiate, represent in court, and collaborate with staff to address legal needs in Native American and low-income communities.