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Appendix D: Hiring Checklist


 DISCLAIMER: This is a sample document only. The hiring process will be unique for each tribal court, so
 the person responsible for hiring the judicial law clerk should identify what their organization requires.




 STEP ONE – Design the Judicial Law Clerk (JCL) Position  STEP THREE – Review Interview Questions
                  and Research Assignments
   ᆤ Categorize the JLC position.
                  While the position is advertised, review your interview questions and your research
 Employee         assignments, if applicable.

 An average of 30 hours or more per week constitutes full-time employment under the
                     ᆤ Interview questions should help you identify the candidate’s understanding of basic
 Affordable Care Act for purposes of health care benefits.
                     principles of tribal justice systems and courts in general.
 Extern/Intern
                         You might also consider asking questions that identify whether the candidate has
 Review the requirements the college/university has in place for a JLC to be an extern or   researched the tribal community where the court is located.
 intern such as whether a licensed attorney must supervise the JLC.
 Independent Contractor     ᆤ Research assignments should help you identify the candidate’s ability to research and
                     apply law to a fact pattern or a judicial process. You want them to be able to find the
 Terms of service are established through contract. Review the organization’s requirements
 on hiring independent contractors – in some cases, the tribal court will have complete   answer, so provide the resources the candidate should review as part of the assignment.
 control over the hiring process, while in others the contract must go through a separate   The research assignment can be a more reliable demonstration of skills than a writing
 review process before it can be signed.  sample because it requires the candidates to follow instructions, conduct research and
                     writing relevant to the tribal community, and adhere to deadlines.
   ᆤ Create the job description that focuses on what needs to be done on the job rather than
 just a listing of skills and years of experience. Identify demonstrated abilities that match

 what you expect from the JLC.

   ᆤ Determine compensation using market surveys, externship rules, or other organizational
 guidelines.
 STEP TWO – Advertising the Judicial Law Clerk Position


   ᆤ Prepare a job announcement that summarizes the position.

 Establish a timeline that includes how long to advertise, the due date for
 applications, and the hiring deadline. The start date usually depends on the
 candidate’s availability due to school, travel, or other obligations.


   ᆤ Advertise the job

 Your tribal organization may have certain requirements on where the JLC position
 will be announced and how long it must be advertised.

 Cast a wide net if possible – use local colleges and universities to advertise as well as
 organizations that are known for sharing tribal court-specific positions such as Turtle
 Talk, the National Native American Bar Association, the National Native American
 Law Students Association, schools with Indian law programs, the American Indian
 Law Center, Tribal In-House Counsel Association, regional judicial and Indian law
 organizations, including state bar associations, and the National American Indian
 Court Judges Association.                                                          Appendix D: Hiring Checklist

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