NAALC is a national program of FLAG exclusively serving Native American farmers, ranchers, fishers, their communities, and their advocates. The NAALC Staff Attorney will work on legal issues relating to Native American farmers, ranchers, and fishers, including farm, ranch, and fishing income; operating and ownership credit; leases and permits; disaster assistance; natural resources conservation, stewardship, and sustainability; crop insurance and risk management; marketing and other contracts; organic production; food safety; food hubs; discrimination; and other support for farmers, ranchers, and fishers.
This work will be performed by (1) assisting partner organizations in the analysis and development of effective public policy, programs, and regulations; (2) creating or updating relevant legal educational materials and publications; (3) traveling to Indian reservations and communities to hold educational meetings on government programs, discrimination, and other legal issues; (4) providing legal training and support to farmers, ranchers, fishers, and agriculture-related advocates and organizations; (5) representing individual Native Americans in administrative hearings, appeals, and non-litigation legal matters; and, (6) performing other relevant legal duties.
Applicants must be licensed to practice law (in any state), have a minimum of two years of legal experience, and have a strong commitment to providing legal services and support to Native American farmers, ranchers, fishers, their communities, and their advocates.
Candidates also must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks, handle a significant workload, and work collaboratively with NAALC, FLAG, the Native American communities served, and other partner organizations.
Overnight travel throughout the United States will be frequently required. Knowledge of Native American cultures, history and languages is highly preferred. Experience with agriculture law as it relates to federal, tribal, and state laws impacting tribes and tribal members is strongly desired.
Salary is based on experience, within a range of regional nonprofit attorney salaries. Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k), paid time off, and holidays.
To apply, send a letter of interest, resume, and a list of three professional references (with contact information) to Scott Carlson, Executive Director, at hiring2019@nativeamericanagriculturelaw.org.
Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Farmers’ Legal Action Group, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Tribal members and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.