Job Postings 11/13/26

Angie Sanchez

Volunteer Services Supervising Attorney

Alaska Legal Services Corporation , Anchorage, AK

Alaska Legal Services Corporation is recruiting for a full-time (35 hours per week) Supervising Attorney to develop and implement ALSC’s statewide Volunteer Services strategy in alignment with organizational priorities and identified community legal needs. This position will work with ALSC programs and offices to identify unmet legal needs and develop opportunities to deploy volunteer resources to expand ALSC’s capacity for provision of high-quality legal services. The Supervising Attorney will also be responsible for volunteer recruitment, engagement and retention; development of case placement, clinic, brief-service, and other service models; legal oversight/supervision of volunteer attorneys and Community Justice Workers (CJWs); and relationship building with access-to-justice stakeholders throughout Alaska. “Required: Minimum of three years of legal experience; Applicants must be admitted to practice law in Alaska or admitted to practice in another state and be eligible for an Alaska Bar Rule 43 waiver. Information on Bar admission or requirements for a waiver can be found at http://www.alaskabar.org; Computer proficiency (Windows operating system, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Internet, e-mail and data entry); ability and willingness to learn and adapt to new software and technology, i.e. case management and other data systems; Excellent communications (written, verbal, interpersonal) skills with the ability to explain legal concepts effectively to varying levels of understanding; manage challenging clients and situations in a professional and positive manner; Strong organizational/time management skills with high attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities, using sound judgment and working independently.

Highly desired:  The ideal candidate will have one year management experience, providing legal supervision, mentoring and/or training; prior litigation and in-court experience, Prior experience in volunteer/pro bono management and the ability to interact effectively with volunteers; Working knowledge of the legal system and justice gap; a demonstrated commitment to serving low-income individuals; and a background working in cross-cultural situations.

Salary $80,470-$120,699 DOE. Generous benefits and leave package provided, including partial reimbursement of relocation expenses. Personal leave begins at six weeks per year for a full-time employee. ALSC observes 15 paid holidays. Open until 11/30/2026 https://www.alsc-law.org/2026/job-opportunity-volunteer-services/

Associate Attorney

Kanji & Katzen, PLLC Remote, Experienced associate attorney. We prefer that applicants have 4 or more years of practice or judicial clerkship experience after law school. We are especially interested in applicants with firsthand experience in trial court, administrative hearings, or other evidentiary proceedings. Top notch writing skills, preferably including appellate briefing experience, are a must. Open until 12/15/2026 https://kanjikatzen.com/category/careers/

Tribal Court Clerk

Morongo Band of Mission Indians, Banning, CA

Under the direction of the Tribal Court Administrator, the Tribal Court Clerk will perform varied duties including but not limited to preparing for and managing the functions of the Tribal Court and performing administrative duties related to the Tribal Court.

• Provide office and case management support to Tribal Court and the Appellate Court, including: processing daily mail, answering telephones, distributing and assisting in the development of Court forms, processing documents filed in and initiated by the Tribal Court, scheduling meetings.

• Responsible for tasks associated with Tribal Court hearings, including sending notices of hearings, Court Orders, and other Court documents; recording and storing recorded files of hearings, creating and maintaining dockets and case files. Responsible for maintaining and providing copies of applicable Court rules and Ordinances. Responsible for Appellate Court filings and hearings.

• Provide customer service to all individuals working with or inquiring at Tribal Court, and other departments and employees.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, maintain confidentiality, and perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma/GED and minimum three (3) years’ experience working in a Tribal, State, or Federal Court or other legal and/or court related experience as a paralegal or clerk.

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field can substitute for one (1) year of experience.

• Knowledge of and ability to perform Court clerk functions, i.e., working amicably with the public, court document processing, creating and maintaining court records and files in a case management system, and knowledge of the functions, operations, and scope of authority of the Tribal Court.

• Ability to process and coordinate an appeal from the Notice of Appeal through post appeal activity, including processing and reviewing appeal filings, creating a case file, creating and transmitting the lower court record, and working with the Chief Justice and other Justices on scheduling.

• Legal terms and procedures in legal document preparation/processing.

• Maintain strict confidentiality standards, to recognize and act upon conflicts of interest, and refrain from giving legal advice.  Salary: Depends on Experience Open until filled https://morongonation.org/employment/

Associate Judge

Morongo Band of Mission Indians, Banning, CA

Under the direction of the Chief Judge, the Morongo Associate Judge shall be responsible for managing and hearing cases brought in the Morongo Tribal Court and other Court administrative duties. Additional responsibilities may include collaborating as needed with Tribal Court working groups, assisting in developing practices and protocols with a cultural approach consistent with tribal values, assisting in revision of Court policies and rules, proposed Tribal Ordinances and procedural standards, supervising calendaring, training and supervising tribal court staff, and other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

•    Member in good standing of the Bar of any State or federal judicial district for at least five years.

•    Experience as a judge, arbitrator or mediator, or participation as an attorney in litigation, arbitration or mediation, with at least three years’ experience working with Indian Tribes as a judge or tribal attorney.

•    Good moral character and ability to competently perform the duties of the office; never been convicted of or pled guilty or no contest to a felony or any crime involving dishonesty or moral turpitude.

•    Juris Doctor Degree

•    Maintain a current insurable driver’s license.

Salary: Depends on experience Open until filled https://morongonation.org/employment/

General Counsel

Prairie Band Casino & Resort Mayetta, KS

SUMMARY:

The General Counsel advises the General Manager and the Casino’s departments on legal issues pertaining to the various gaming regulations and other matters of contract oversight and employment issues. The General Counsel protects the Casino & Resort from adverse legal consequences.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Researches gaming law, tribal ordinances, statutes and codes.

• Prepares and reviews contracts and other legal documents.

• Monitors and advises Casino on changes in gaming legislation.

• Reviews Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS)

• Reviews polices and procedural manuals.

• Attends meetings.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

Required

• Law degree with strong academic credentials and five to eight years post law school experience.

• 2 years of experience in casino/tribal government law

• Licensed to practice law

Preferred

• Field of study in Indian Law with an emphasis on gaming

• Advanced knowledge of gaming law

• Substantial relevant experience in the gaming industry

• Superior oral and written communication skills

• Experience conducting legal research

• Ability to maintain poise under pressure

• Professional work ethics, manner and appearance

• Excellent judgment/decision-making skills

• Ability to work independently

• Computer skills to include Windows™ applications for word processing, e-mail, internet.

• Previous experience working with a tribal organization is desirable

Salary: $140,000-$200,500 Open until 12/31/2026 https://prairieband.com/careers/

Prosecutor/ Assistant Tribal Attorney

Hannahville Indian Community, Wilson, Michigan

This full time position serves as legal counsel to the Hannahville Indian Community by prosecuting Tribal Court matters, representing the Tribe in Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) proceedings and providing legal advice and representation to Tribal Council, departments and boards under the supervision of the Tribal Attorney. Tribal Prosecutor- Represents the Tribe in criminal, traffic, conservation, civil-regulatory, juvenile, child welfare and other enforcement actions before tribal court. Tribal Legal Counsel- Provides legal advice to tribal council, departments, boards, commissions, agencies and enterprises under the direction of the Tribal Attorney.

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school; active membership in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan; one or two years of experience serving as a Prosecutor, Assistant prosecutor, Assistant Attorney General or in a substantially similar litigation-focused legal position; demonstrated knowledge of criminal law and procedure, rules of evidence, due process requirements and ethical obligations applicable to prosecuting attorneys; demonstrated proficiency in legal research, legal writing, negotiation, motion practice, trial preparation and courtroom advocacy.  Experience in criminal prosecution, civil litigation or another courtroom based advocacy; working collaboratively with law enforcement agencies, social services agencies, courts, regulatory agencies and governmental officials. Knowledge of criminal law, criminal procedure, juvenile justice, civil regulatory enforcement and jurisdictional principles.  Salary: Dependent on Qualifications, Open until November 23, 2026 https://hannahville.net/job-opportunities/

Special District Court Judge

The Chickasaw Nation, Ada, Oklahoma

We are currently looking for a Full-Time Special District Court Judge to join our Chief Justice team located at the Tribal Court.

Summary:

General Description directed by Codes listed in The Chickasaw Nation code.

Responsibilities:

* Conduct all court proceedings, as assigned on a case-by-case basis as assigned by the District Court Judge

* Issue all orders and paper incidents thereto, in order to administer justice in all matters withing the jurisdiction of the court

* Be responsible for creating and maintaining the rules of the court

* Hold court regularly at a designated time and place

* To administer oaths, conduct hearings, and otherwise undertake all duties and exercise all authority of a judicial officer under the law

* Maintain knowledge of current case law

* Good communication skills, both orally and in writing, with attorneys, litigants, judges, staff, and the public

* Ability to manage/schedule court docket and possess good supervisory skills

* Attends meetings and training as required

* Acts as master, mediator, and arbitrator

* Must demonstrate willingness and ability to follow Chickasaw Nation Judicial Branch policy and procedures

* Be Familiar with alternative sentencing and restorative justice

* Demonstrated moral integrity and fairness in his/her business

Competencies:

Essential:

* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability

* Well versed in concepts of Indian Law and Sovereignty

* Must be familiar with the Constitution of the Chickasaw Nation” “Essential:

* 5 years directly related experience

Education:

Essential:

* Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and Must have a minimum of five years combined experience in law practices

Credentials:

Essential:

* Chickasaw Bar Association

* Be not less than twenty-five (25) years of age

* Must be a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation

Working Conditions:

Essential:

* Fingerprints for the purpose of identification

* Must submit references who are willing to be contacted

* No felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude

* Must live within the Chickasaw Nation boundaries

* Pass pre-employment drug test

Open until 01/01/2027 https://gen-chickasawnation-prd.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=IC

Communications and Development Manager

Alaska Legal Services Corporation , Anchorage, AK

Alaska Legal Services Corporation (ALSC) is seeking a full-time (35 hours per week) Communications and Development Manager to elevate our organizational profile, deepen community engagement, and expand fundraising capacity. Working in close collaboration with the leadership team and program staff, this position transforms complex legal information into accessible, high-impact messaging that advances access to justice for communities across Alaska while elevating Tribal and partner community voices. The Communications and Development Manager oversees ALSC’s brand identity, directs annual giving and foundation fundraising, and leads multi-channel media strategies to publicize key initiatives, including ALSC’s Community Justice Worker Resource Center and Volunteer Services. “Required: Proficiency with workplace technology, including Microsoft Office and Google Workspace; Ability to learn and adapt to new software and technology, such as donor databases, communications platforms, website management systems and other data systems; Proven working experience in multi-channel strategic communications and social media management; Excellent verbal and written communications, editing, and storytelling skills to articulate organizational impact; Ability to take full ownership of assigned tasks/projects and work independently as well as collaboratively; and strong organizational/time management skills with high attention to detail.

Highly Desired: Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or a related field; Strong background in graphic design and print/digital collateral development; Prior experience in the nonprofit sector or legal aid environment; Successful fundraising, donor engagement, or grant development experience; and familiarity working in cross-cultural environments, particularly with Tribal communities and partner organizations.

Salary $58,077-$87,113 DOE. Open until 11/30/2026 https://www.alsc-law.org/2026/job-opportunity-communications-and-development-manager/

Summer Law Clerk

Intertribal Court of Southern California, Valley Center, California

The Intertribal Court of Southern California invites applications from qualified individuals

interested in a temporary summer law clerk position. Under the supervision of the court solicitor, this position has responsibility for the provision of legal research and writing in support of the operation of the Court.

Completion of at least one year of juris doctorate coursework at an institution accredited by the American Bar Association. Demonstrated interest in federal Indian and tribal law preferred. Open Until filled www.intertribalcourt.org/employment-opportunities

Fletcher in SCOTUSBlog: “The Indigenous Docket”

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Check out the new series of short pieces on Indian law and the Supreme Court. Here are the first three essays:

The fundamental confusions of federal Indian law

The Tribal Supreme Court Project

Tribal property and the Supreme Court

Daniel Rice on Indian Law and Historical Rupture

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Daniel B. Rice has posted “Indian Law and the Problem of Historical Rupture,” forthcoming in the Alabama Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Law Review, on SSRN.

Here is the abstract:

Why has federal Indian law become so disconnected from Founding-era understandings? This symposium essay offers a geopolitical explanation for Indian law’s aggressive modernism. Ever since the United States cemented its military superiority over Native peoples, interpretive fealty has become a distant dream, largely surrendering to frameworks that enable full control over co-located sovereigns. Indian law’s lack of a serious “history and tradition” constituency is best explained by a perceived need to maintain the existing balance of power—one that has long helped stabilize the American constitutional order. The essay conceptualizes these fateful choices as an instance of modern values trumping the apparent commands of history.

Seminole Tribe v. DraftKings Suit Removed to Federal Court

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials in Seminole Tribe of Florida v. DraftKings Inc. (S.D. Fla.):

1-2 Seminole State Court Complaint.pdfDownload
1 Removal Notice.pdfDownload

Blast from the Past: U.S. Army Corps Statement about the Legal Issues behind the Flooding of Seneca’s Allegheny Reservation, 1957

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here:

Army Corps 1957Download

Background here.

SCOTUS Denies Cert in Two Indian Country Crimes Cases

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is Monday’s order list.

  1. Wahpekeche v. Rogers [Citizen Potawatomi reservation disestablishment]
Cert PetitionDownload

Lower court materials here.

2. King v. United States [Indian country status]

Cert PetitionDownload

Lower court materials here.

New York Sues Interior over Restricted Fee Status Determination re: Seneca Land on Grand Island

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the complaint in State of New York v. Dept. of the Interior (W.D. N.Y.):

1 ComplaintDownload

Maine Law School 2026 Indian Law & History Lecture

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Date:

Friday, November 20, 2026

Event Schedule:

12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Lunch

12:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Lecture

Location:

University of Maine School of Law
300 Fore Street
Portland, ME 04101

REGISTER HERE.

Job Postings 11/5/26

Angie Sanchez

2027 Virtual Spring Law Clerk Position

Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians Civil Trial Court and Court of Appeals, Remote

The Rincon Virtual Spring Law Clerk will be working in the leading tribal courts in the country under the direct supervision of Rincon’s tribal judges. The 2027 Spring Law Clerk will work on projects related to tribal court development and perform designated duties involving legal research and writing. Must be currently enrolled as a 2L or 3L at an ABA accredited law school. Academic Credit Open until filled https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:a51380c7-8141-497c-9c17-83b196d85bab

Attorney Advisor – Indian Probate

NEW Solutions, Inc., Remote

Enrollees will support the Probate Hearings Division Administrative Law Judges (ALJ) and Indian Probate Judges (IPJ) for in-person or virtual hearings to resolve backlogged Indian probate cases.

•Act as duly appointed master under the supervision of ALJs and IPJs in Indian Probate cases. Administer oaths and affirmations. Conduct on the record evidentiary hearings.

•Address motions pertaining to the propriety or adequacy of the pleadings involved. Consider testimony and the admissibility of evidence. Address motions involving questions of law and procedure.

•Regulate the conduct of witnesses, attorneys, and the course of hearings, including examination and cross-examination of witnesses. Hear oral arguments of the parties, consider their written briefs, and propose findings of fact and conclusions of law. Perform factual and legal research on a variety of difficult issues in diverse subject areas.

JD or LLB degree with minimum additional experience of 15 years in attorney roles. Experience in probate law a plus but not required. Must maintain active law license and be an active member of the bar. Individuals must be at least 55 years of age to be eligible to work through the Experienced Services Program. $60 per hour Open until filled. https://newsolutions.org/jobs/position-details/?position_id=9682

Deputy Legal Director

ACLU of Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska (Hybrid)

The ACLU of Alaska seeks a Deputy Legal Director to serve as the lead civil rights and liberties litigator-managing their own caseload, supporting the work of other affiliate attorneys, leading the build of a pipeline of talent for Alaska civil rights and liberties defense, and partnering with outside counsel-in the ongoing effort to protect and expand the civil liberties and civil rights of all Alaskans. They pursue work via an integrated advocacy model coordinating among the legal, policy, communications, and community engagement teams. “While no one candidate may possess all the qualifications listed below, the ideal candidate will be passionate about the mission and values of ACLU of Alaska and will bring many of the following skills and experiences:

•Demonstrated experience litigating complex matters in state and federal court with at least seven years of active legal practice;

•Demonstrated project management abilities;

•Proven supervision experience;

•Demonstrated ability to work proactively, collaboratively, and independently as needed;

•Passion for the ACLU of Alaska’s mission; and

•Ability to work flexibly in a hybrid in-person/work-from-home/remote environment, remaining attentive to the team’s needs regardless of setting.

Salary $95,000 – $115,000 Open until 12/31/2026 https://recruitcrm.io/apply/17884641967500130618KwO

Women elected to lead Navajo and Seneca governments in historic firsts

Wenona Singel
Navajo Nation President-Elect Crystalyne Curley

On Tuesday, Crystalyne Curley was elected the next president of the Navajo Nation. She’s the first woman to be elected to the position. Raised in Fish Point, a small community about 23 miles southwest of Chinle, Crystalyne Curley built a career across the Navajo Nation’s judicial, legislative, and executive branches before becoming the first woman elected Speaker of the Navajo Nation Council in 2023. She has described growing up in a rural community without running water and has connected that experience to her focus on infrastructure and services in remote communities.

Curley’s running mate was former Arizona state Rep. Christopher Deschene. Curley won by a narrow margin, and her opponent Justin Jones has stated that he intends to the challenge the results.

Seneca Nation President-Elect Tina Abrams

Seneca Nation voters elected Tina Abrams President on Nov. 3, making her the first woman to hold the Nation’s highest elected office. Abrams has served on the Seneca Nation Council since 2001 and became its first woman co-chair in 2012.

The election also puts women in all three elected executive offices at Seneca for the first time: Abrams as President, Lenith Waterman as Treasurer, and Bethany Johnson as Clerk. The Seneca Nation adopted its democratic form of government under its Constitution in 1848.

Abram’s historic win is also notable since Seneca Nation is matrilineal, but women only secured the right to vote after 1964 referendum. Once her win was announced, Abrams stated,

The Seneca people did not go to the polls to elect a woman President today. We went to the polls to choose a president who can lead our Nation with strength, honesty, vision and conviction. That is my charge.