Law Clerk - Tribal Judicial Institute

Salary/Position Classification

• $20.00 Hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 10 - 20 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): Yes

Purpose of Position

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.

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

Learning Outcomes

As a result of working in this position, the staff member will gain the following skills:

• Professionalism
• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
• Intercultural Perspectives
• Leadership

Minimum Requirements

• Successful completion of I year of Law School
• Excellent research an writing skills
• Enrolled in a minimum of 1 credit for the employed academic semester
• 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

For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:
• Resume

Please include in the application if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.

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