Maynes, Bradford, Shipps and Sheftel, LLP, a thirteen-lawyer, Preeminent A-V and BEST Tier 1 rated law firm headquartered in Durango, Colorado, is seeking an associate attorney for a position in the firm’s “Southern Ute Indian Tribe In-House Lawyer Training Program.” For more than 40 years, the Maynes firm has served as general counsel for the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, a tribe that is recognized for its national role in Indian country. The program is designed to train lawyers for eventual placement in the Southern Ute Indian Tribe’s Legal Department, and a substantial portion of the training will be conducted in coordination with the Tribe’s Legal Department. The program includes exposure to, and training in, all aspects of Indian law, as well as supervised client contact. After the mentoring-training period, estimated to be two to three years, a successful trainee will be recommended to the Southern Ute Indian Tribal Council as an in-house attorney with the Tribe’s Legal Department. The position requires an Indian law background and membership in the Colorado Bar or ability to become licensed within eight months. Native American preference will be given for this unique employment opportunity. Salary and benefits are competitive relative to the Four Corners region. The deadline for applications is April 15, 2015; however, applications will be considered and interviews conducted on a rolling basis. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, and writing sample to the following address, fax number, or e-mail address:
Maynes, Bradford, Shipps & Sheftel, LLP
Southern Ute Indian Tribe In-House Lawyer Training Program
P.O. Box 2717
Durango, CO 81302-2717
Fax: (970)247-8827
trainingprogram@mbssllp.com
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