Job vacancies are posted on Fridays. Any posts received prior to 12pm EST on Friday will appear in that Friday’s announcements. If you would like to submit a post for an open Indian law or leadership job, please send a brief description of the position and a PDF job announcement to indigenous@law.msu.edu.
Navajo Housing Authority
General Counsel, Window Rock, A.Z. The Navajo Housing Authority is seeking an attorney to provide in-house counsel and legal services to NHA leadership and the Board of Commissioners. Please see the job announcement for more information. Applications close on December 3, 2018.
Navajo Nation Judicial Branch
Associate Attorney, Supreme Court of the Navajo Nation, Window Rock, AZ. This position provides a variety of legal advice, research and related legal services in support of the overall operation of the Navajo Nation Judicial Branch; assists with judicial administrative functions, such as researching and recommending policy changes and improvements for overall Judicial Branch. For more information, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.navajocourts.org. This position is open until filled.
Court Solicitor, Supreme Court of the Navajo Nation, Window Rock, AZ. This position provides a variety of legal advice, counseling, research and related legal services in support of the overall operation of the Navajo Nation Judicial Branch; assists with judicial administrative functions, such as recommending policy changes and improvements for overall Judicial Branch; shall supervise and oversee all licensed attorneys, law clerk, hearing officers, supreme court clerk, and law clerk interns of the Judicial Branch. For more information, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.navajocourts.org. This position is open until filled.
District Court Judge, Judicial District Court, Navajo Nation Wide. The District Court Judge is responsible in presiding over civil, criminal and family court cases; provides policy direction and guidance in the operation of the Judicial District. For more information, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.navajocourts.org. This position is open until filled.
Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the Navajo Nation, Window Rock, AZ. This position shall perform work of unusual difficulty, hear arguments, read briefs and conduct research necessary to pass judgment and issue rulings on cases brought before the Navajo Nation Supreme Court. For more information, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.navajocourts.org. This position is open until filled.
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
2019 Diversity Summer Fellowship, U.S. The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) is now accepting applications for its Diversity Summer Fellowship. NACDL is seeking applicants from 1Ls and 2Ls from historically underrepresented backgrounds who demonstrate a commitment to criminal justice. Potential placements are located throughout the U.S. Fellows will receive a weekly stipend of $500 for up to eight weeks of work with a selected criminal defense placement. Applications must be submitted by December 3, 2018 at 11:59pm. The application form and instructions can be found at www.nacdl.org/summerfellowship. Please submit all documents in one PDF via email to summerfellowship@nacdl.org.
Fort Belknap Indian Community
Chief Administration Officer, Harlem, M.T. The Fort Belknap Indian Community is seeking an experienced Chief Administration Officer to provide efficient management to the FBIC staff and also provide leadership. Please contact Fort Belknap Human Resources for a complete job description. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit application, resume, letter of interest, and salary requirements to the Fort Belknap Human Resources Department at 656 Agency Main St., Harlem, Montana 59526. You may contact Andrea Crantz at (406) 353-8464 or Fanci Boushie (406) 353-8452.
National Congress of American Indians (NCAI)
Policy Counsel, Washington D.C. The National Congress of American Indians has an opening for an attorney to serve as Policy Counsel in the Washington, DC office. The Policy Counsel will report to the General Counsel and will have responsibility for a portfolio of legal and policy issues that may include: inter-agency coordination, taxation, tribal sovereignty, the federal trust responsibility, tribal lands, environment and natural resources, and other issues of importance to Indian tribal governments. In addition, the incumbent will provide legal counsel and services under the direction of the General Counsel, which may include contract review, reviewing and drafting internal policies and governance documents, and providing other general legal support. Applications close on December 7, 2018. Please see the website for more information.
Last week’s postings: November 9, 2018.
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