Self-help Attorney Tribal Court Services

The Blue Lake Rancheria Tribal Court in California is seeking a self-help attorney to provide legal services to tribal members in court. The agency needs an independent consultant to help tribal members navigate their court cases by providing resources, information, step-by-step procedural guidance, and assistance in understanding legal options. The selected attorney must work independently of the Chief Judge and the Tribal Court staff. The scope of work covers consultant and office hours pertaining to child welfare and dependency, child custody, dissolution of marriage, and unlawful detainer. Additionally, the attorney will assist with emergency and permanent domestic violence protection orders, name changes, civil restraining orders, and the Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court. All work will be performed offsite. Eligible bidders must be onshore organizations based in the United States. The agency is looking for proposals to determine the budget for these services. The source document does not specify evaluation criteria or key dates for this opportunity.