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The Navajo Nation Department of Justice Litigation and Employment Unit is looking to hire summer interns for Summer 2015. The Navajo Nation Department of Justice provides legal services to the different governmental entities of the Navajo Nation Government. The Litigation and Employment Unit represents the Nation’s interests in employment and labor cases as well as in other matters in which the interests of the Navajo Nation government are implicated. The Litigation and Employment Unit works to represent the Nation’s interest in tribal, state, and federal court and administrative tribunals. Interns would be primarily responsible for providing legal research on variety of Indian law issues, drafting memos, and working on legal pleading. If the opportunity arises interns will also be able to attend hearings in front of various tribunals.
Requirements: A background and demonstrated interest in Indian law is required. Knowledge of Navajo tribal law is desired. Funding may be available for qualified applicants.
To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, and writing sample of no more than five pages to kbelzowski@nndoj.org.
The Navajo Nation gives preference to eligible and qualified applicants in accordance with the Navajo Preference in Employment Act.
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