California Indian Legal Services looking for law clerks..

From the CILS website: Position:	Law Clerk
Location:	Eureka, Sacramento & Escondido Offices
Salary:	$15.00/hr; work-study or course credit
Availability:	Spring & Summer 2009
Application Deadline:	Open until filled
Program Description: California Indian Legal Services is a statewide non-profit corporation that provides free and low-cost legal services to Indians and Indian tribes. CILS is governed by an Indian Board of Trustees selected by California Indian tribes and other Indian organizations. CILS' primary funding sources are the Legal Services Corporation, California State Bar Trust Fund and many tribal grants and contracts. Each year CILS represents approximately fifty Indian tribes, and two thousand families on cases that span the complete range of federal Indian law and tribal representation. Job Duties and Responsibilities Include: Conduct client intakes, appointments and maintain client files and records. Conduct case and legislative research. Drafting of pleadings, discovery requests, motions and memoranda. Complete other assignments consistent with the request of a supervising attorney. Qualifications: Second year law students who are interested in Federal Indian Law and serving Indian communities. Applicants must be highly skilled in legal research and writing. To Apply: Please submit resume, writing sample, and law school transcripts to Patricia De La Cruz-Lynas, Director of Administration by e-mail hiring@calindian.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , fax (760) 746-1815 or mail California Indian Legal Services, 609 S. Escondido Blvd., Escondido, CA 92025. CALIFORNIA INDIAN LEGAL SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER