Job Announcements

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A typed brief description of the position which includes:
1. Position title
2. Location (city, state)
3. Main duties
4. Closing date
5. Any other pertinent details such as links to the application
An attached PDF job announcement.

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The Wilderness Society

Native Lands Partnership Director. This position can be located anywhere in the U.S. with reliable internet & ability to travel. Salary will differ based on location. Please indicate location preference on application. Duties include: (1) Guiding TWS’ efforts to take meaningful steps to acknowledge and reconcile historic wrongs towards Native peoples through national policy change and the advancement of shared goals and values in priority landscapes; (2) Developing coherent and integrated approaches that center Native and Indigenous partners in our program work and ensure the co-creation of strategies and the prioritization of work to achieve short- and long-term goals; (3) Working collaboratively with conservation program, strategy, communications and philanthropy staff in service of shared goals and to expand our commitment to reciprocity with Indigenous communities; (4) Managing staff and contractors assigned to the NLP program to implement campaign and programmatic activities; (5) Catalyzing and/or leading coalition efforts that cultivate respectful relationships with key constituencies among the appropriate government agencies, political institutions, media, civic and other community interests; and (6) Providing insight regarding Indigenous stewardship and conservation practices so that TWS staff may model and advance shared learning and best practices at all levels of the organization. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should apply here by February 27th, 2022.

Michigan State University

Supportive Measures & Equity Coordinator | Case Administrator II. East Lansing, MI. Duties include: (1) Coordination of requests for interim and protective measures as outlined in the Relationship Violence and Sexual Misconduct Policy and the Anti-Discrimination Policy; (2) Communication and coordination of academic and work alterations with claimants, respondents, witnesses, academic units, and employment units; (3) Development of public-facing resource materials to support the process and provide transparency; (4) Identification and collaboration with key campus partners to develop inter-office protocols for specific types of supportive measures; (5) Collaboration with campus and community support services to provide continued access to employees and students educational activities; (6) Collaboration across university colleges and departments to assure students and employees have equal access to the benefits of education and employment; (7) Representing the office through service on University committees; (8) Development of internal protocols and processes to improve the efficiency and consistency of the process; and (9) Overseeing the pregnancy and parenting accommodation process. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should apply here by 11:55pm February 8, 2022.

Anishinabe Legal Services

Staff Attorney. Cass Lake, MN. Duties include: (1) Providing civil legal assistance and court representation to program clients before area Tribal Courts, State Courts, and Administrative Forums; and (2) Handling a wide variety of civil matters before State and Tribal Courts. This attorney is expected to be licensed to practice in the State of Minnesota by the anticipated start date of employment or planning to take the February 2022 Minnesota Bar Exam. This attorney is also expected to be licensed or willing to become licensed before the Leech Lake, White Earth, and Red Lake Tribal Courts. Please email a cover letter, resume, and three references to ALS Executive Director Cody Nelson, at: cnelson@alslegal.org. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please see the position description for further information.

Alaska Native Justice Center

Staff Attorney. Anchorage, AK. Duties include: (1) Providing legal services to victims and survivors of crime; (2) Supporting and partnering with Alaska Tribes to build capacity, implement cultural values and remedies, and access resources for Tribal Justice Systems; and (3) Representing Alaska Tribes in State Child of Need Aid cases where the Indian Child Welfare Act (“ICWA”) applies. Interested candidates should view the full job description and apply here.

Alaska Legal Services, Southeast Office

Staff Attorney. Southeast Alaska. Alaska Legal Services is a non-profit organization that provides free, civil, legal services to low-income Alaskans. We are currently hiring for a staff attorney position in Southeast Alaska. The position involves intake and casework for low-income Alaskans facing critical issues impacting health, safety, and stability. Location of position negotiable within Southeast Alaska. Applicants are directed to send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references to Heather Parker, Supervising Attorney, at hparker@alsc-law.org. More information on Alaska Legal Services available at alsc-law.org.

The Oglala Sioux Tribe

Attorney General. Pine Ridge, SD. Duties include: (1) Being the Law Enforcement Officer for the Oglala Sioux Tribe; (2) Prosecuting and representing the Oglala Sioux Tribe in all major criminal and civil cases filed by the Attorney General’s Office, including cases that involve public officials; (3) Being responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Oglala Sioux Tribe Attorney General’s Office, including the supervision of all civil or criminal cases filed by the Attorney General’s Office before the Oglala Sioux Tribal Court; (4) Assisting the Legal Department of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and committees of the Oglala Sioux Tribal Council on revisions to the Oglala Sioux Tribe Law and Order Code and Court Rules; (5) Assisting the Legal Department of the Oglala Sioux Tribe in legal disputes with the Federal Government, State Government, and other entities or individuals; (6) Advising Tribal Police Officers on all legal matters; (7) Issuing directive(s) to the Chief of Police to conduct criminal investigations; (8) Issuing directives regarding law-enforcement procedures to the Chief of Police to protect the Civil Rights of Tribal Members; (9) Upholding the integrity and independence of the Tribal Court, and the OST Constitution and By-Laws; and (10) Upon the request of the Law and Order Committee of the Oglala Sioux Tribal Council, the Attorney shall provide a report containing aggregate data on the number of prosecutions brought by the Oglala Sioux Tribe in cases in which the United States Attorney office has declined prosecution. The Attorney General and the prosecutors working under the Attorney General shall have prosecutorial discretion. Please see the position for further information. Interested candidates should submit a complete OST Application for Employment to Stacy Two Lance, Secretary of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, P.O. Box 2070, Pine Ridge, South Dakota 57770 – Call (605) 867-8468 or email: StacyTL@oglala.org. The position is open until filled.

OST Marijuana Commissioner and Alternates. The Oglala Sioux Tribal Council is now accepting Letters of Intent for persons who are interested in serving as an (1) COMMISSIONER AND (1) ALTERNATE for the OST Marijuana Commission. Duties include: (1) Obtaining the latest training on marijuana laws and scientific and commercial developments involving marijuana cultivation and use; (2) Developing a written system of regulations and procedures for licensing persons who wish to participate in marijuana cultivating, brokering, handling, processing, transporting and testing; (3) Developing additional procedures for the destruction of marijuana crops, and additional standards for the marketing of marijuana within the territory of the Oglala Sioux Tribe; (4) Maintaining a formal record, including a legal description of each of the sites where marijuana activity is allowed under a Commission approved license, along with a detailed description of the approved activity, and a record of all persons which have applied for and/or received any type of marijuana license under this Ordinance; (5) Developing and implementing procedures and minimum requirements for ensuring the proper inspection, testing, and sampling of marijuana cultivated, stored, transported, processed, possessed or used within the territory of the Tribe; (6) Developing and implementing minimum standards and procedures for background checking and licensing all labs, technicians and other scientific professionals performing the various marijuana related tests required by the Commission; (7) Developing and implementing procedures for background checking and licensing all applicants for the various marijuana licenses authorized by this Ordinance and Commission regulations; (8) Developing and implementing a procedure for ensuring that all marijuana related licenses are granted on an impartial basis in the best interest of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and in compliance with applicable tribal law; (9) Developing and implementing additional standards and procedures for refusing a marijuana related license and revoking or suspending any marijuana related license granted by the Commission; (10) Developing and obtaining approval of an annual budget; (11) Providing a quarterly report to the Tribal Council or such Tribal committee; (12) Developing and implementing a working relationship with tribal, state and federal law enforcement and the tribal business license and the TERO programs, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Department of the Interior, and all other federal regulators and enforcement arms involved with the enforcement arms of federal and tribal narcotics laws. Interested candidates should submit Letters of Intent (see position description for requirements) to Stacy Two Lance/OST Secretary, PO Box 2070, Pine Ridge, SD 57770 or email to: Stacytl@oglala.org.

Prosecutor. Pine Ridge, SD. Duties include: (1) Serve for terms of three years under the supervision of the Oglala Sioux Tribe Attorney General and if the office of the Oglala Sioux Tribe Attorney General is vacant, the Tribal Prosecutors shall be under the supervision of the Oglala Sioux Tribal Council for personnel matters; (2) The Tribal Prosecutors shall receive complaints from members of the public and shall have the power to file complaints on their own authority; (3) It shall be the responsibility of the Tribal Prosecutors to present the case of the prosecution to the Court, but they shall present only those cases in which they find upon investigation, that there is reasonable justification for the complaint; and (4) Complaints for which there is no reasonable justification shall be marked by the Tribal Prosecutor “No Prosecution,” “Nolle Prosequi,” or “Nolle Prossed.” Please see the position description for further information. Interested applicants should submit documents to Stacy Two Lance, Secretary of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, P.O. Box 2070, Pine Ridge, South Dakota 57770 – Call (605) 867-8468 or email: StacyTL@oglala.org.

State of Washington Department of Revenue

Tribal Liaison. Tumwater, WA. However, the position is flexible to a telework/office hybrid option to residents of Washington State. Duties include: (1) Utilizing expert knowledge in Indian laws and tribal relations, provide briefings, issue analysis and advice to the Director and Governor’s Office; (2) Coordinating the department’s Indian policy, guidance, and outreach; (3) Communicating tribal perspectives and positions to the Director, Tribal Partnership Program, and other department staff; (4) Representing the Governor’s Office in meetings, conferences, and in other public forums, including the legislature and association meetings; (4) Presenting, staffing, and participating in the department’s Tribal Tax Advisory Group (TTAG); (5) Providing advice to members of the Tribal Partnerships Team; (6) Developing, recommending, and implementing statewide policy and procedures regarding tribes and tribal citizens’ business activities inside and outside of Indian Country; (7) Working directly with tribal governments, federal, and state agencies in enforcement matters related to state taxation; (8) Representing the department in tribal consultations; and (8) Participating as a member of the negotiating team for tribal compacts and other negotiations on behalf of the Governor’s Office. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should submit an online application, resume, letter of interest, and list of three or more professional references here.

The Association of Village Council Presidents Natural Resources Department – Request for Quotes

AVCP Subsistence Advocacy Strategic Planning. The Association of Village Council Presidents Natural Resources Department’s mission is to protect, maintain, and expand the freedom to control the relationship of our region’s people to their natural resources, now and into the future. As part of our mission, we engage in subsistence advocacy on regional, State, Federal, and international levels. We seek a facilitator to conduct a strategic planning session to assist us in identifying, defining, and prioritizing our involvement in numerous management and co-management bodies, organizations, consultation/testimony activities, etc. and produce a written report. This report will be the foundation for developing a comprehensive subsistence advocacy plan for the AVCP region. To Submit a Quote and Proposal: A cover letter that explains your interest in and qualifications for the project, and a range for
your hourly rate and/or projected cost; Examples of your previous work; and 2-3 professional references. For questions and to apply, contact Jennifer Hooper at jhooper@avcp.org or (907) 543.7471. Proposals will be considered on a rolling basis; apply promptly for best consideration.

Earthjustice

Deputy Managing Attorney, Clean Energy. Washington DC; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA; Chicago, IL; Philadelphia, PA; Los Angeles, CA. Duties include: (1) Serving as direct supervisor of up to seven attorneys and professional staff; (2) Working with the Program’s leadership to recruit, evaluate, and hire qualified candidates for open positions; (3) Working with the Managing Attorney, other Deputies, and Director to oversee budgeting and other financial matters; (4) Working with Legal Practice staff and Regional Office staff to implement internal operational policies and procedures; (5) Assisting the Managing Attorney, other Deputies, and Director in developing Program direction and strategy; (6) Developing the Program’s work at public utility commissions and other state forums to halt utility investments in coal- and gas-fired power plants, promoting an expeditious and equitable transition to 100% clean energy, and advancing electrification; (7) Developing and litigating cases from beginning to end; (8) Cultivating new and diverse allies and coalition partners in support of our program goals, and advancing our efforts to combat environmental racism and injustice, and ensure that social justice considerations inform every aspect of our work; (9) Collaborating and managing relationships with co-counsel, clients, and coalition partners; (10) Serving as spokesperson for Earthjustice, clients, and partners; and (11) Working effectively with other departments within Earthjustice, including Regional Offices, Communications, Development, and Policy and Legislation. Please see the position description for further information. Interested applicants should submit: Resume; One- to two-page cover letter that explains (1) your interest in and approach to a collaborative workplace and effective management, (2) why you are drawn to this position, and (3) whether there are particular legal, environmental, or justice issues that inspire you; Writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum that primarily reflects your work; and List of three references. Preference will be given to candidates who apply by February 8, 2022. After that, applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies.

Senior Attorney, International Energy Transition. San Francisco, CA | Washington, DC. Duties include: (1) Collaborating with foreign partners and allies, and with Earthjustice colleagues, to develop and implement legal advocacy, capacity building and litigation strategies to support international clean energy and other program goals; (2) Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with foreign and US allies, co-counsel, clients and coalition partners in support of program goals; (3) Serving as spokesperson for International Program and for Earthjustice; (4) Supervising the work of associate attorneys, clerks and interns; and (5) Working effectively with other departments within Earthjustice, including Communications and Development. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should submit a Resume; One- or two-page cover letter that addresses at least the following subjects: (1) why you are drawn to this position and whether there are particular legal, environmental, or justice issues that inspire you; and (2) aspects of your background that demonstrate competence to work with diverse domestic and foreign clients and colleagues; Writing sample that demonstrates your own legal analysis and writing (i.e., not jointly written with or edited by other people); and List of three references. Preference will be given to candidates who apply by February 13, 2022. After that, applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Please reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies.

Senior Attorney, Northern Rockies Office. Bozeman, MT. Duties include: (1) Working with clients, other attorneys, experts and partners to investigate, develop, and litigate cases in a strategic fashion; (2) Collaborate in team problem solving, litigation strategy, project management and trial work; (3) Leading complex cases and the full range of litigation tasks, including factual investigation, legal research, discovery, briefing, witness preparation, trials, and oral advocacy, and otherwise manage new and existing cases in state or federal courts and administrative tribunals from beginning to end; (4) Supervising and mentoring associate attorneys, interns, and litigation assistants, including by building their litigation skills in the course of legal advocacy; (5) Cultivating new allies and engaging in partnerships with, and representation of, Tribal entities, community groups, workers, organizations, coalitions, and others; (6) Supporting and contributing to a positive, respectful, supportive, and collegial work environment and helping to advance Earthjustice’s efforts to create a diverse and inclusive workplace that centers around equity and justice; (7) Serving as a spokesperson for Earthjustice, clients, and partners; (8) Helping develop and execute effective media and, where appropriate, legislative strategies; and (9) Working collaboratively and effectively with colleagues throughout Earthjustice, including Litigation, Communications, Development, and Policy and Legislation. Please see the position description for further information. Interested applicants should submit via Jobvite by March 1, 2022: Resume; One-page cover letter that addresses at least the following subjects: (1) your legal skills, (2) your interest in Earthjustice’s mission and any particular legal, environmental, or social justice issues, and (3) aspects of your background that show competence to work with diverse clients and colleagues; Writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum that is either unedited or lightly edited by someone other than you, please include a cover sheet explaining the extent of editing by someone else; Unofficial Law school transcript; and List of three professional or academic references.

Pokagon Band of Potawatomi

Probation Officer. Dowagiac, MI. Under the general supervision of the Chief Judge, Court Administrator and Presiding Judge, the Probation Officer will: (1) Perform supervision of adults and juveniles placed on probation by the Court; (2) Regularly meeting with probationers to ensure compliance to terms of probation and maintaining records of probationers’ activities and status; and (3) Determining level of supervision necessary for individual probationers, providing support, referring clients to probation assistance programs, and conferring with law enforcement and court personnel in matters pertaining to violation of probation by clients. It is estimated that fifty percent (50%) of the position’s time will be performing Probation Officer duties, thirty percent (30%) will be performing Court Officer duties, and twenty percent (20%) will be performing Court Staff duties. Percentages may vary based upon probation caseload, development of probationary functions, and development of Court Officer functions. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should apply here by February 18, 2022.

Kalispel Tribe of Indians

Staff Attorney – Prosecutor. Airway Heights, WA. Duties include: (1) Providing legal representation to the Tribe, including Tribal Enterprises, across multiple areas focused on regulatory matters such as criminal prosecutions, housing, gaming regulations, and personal injury claims; (2) Representing the Tribe in all criminal prosecution and contested civil infractions in Tribal Court; (3) Preparing criminal complaints, reviewing police reports for probable cause, negotiating pleas and preparing applicable filings for the Court; (4) Reviewing and responding to discovery requests including requests for information and responding to federal Grand Jury Subpoenas; (5) Working closely with and advising law enforcement, the Tribal Gaming Agency, and Victim Services in all areas including compacts, intergovernmental agreements, restitution, and provide necessary training; (6) Advising law enforcement regarding arrests, warrants, searches and seizures, and use of force – this may occur during all hours; (7) Working closely with the Tribal Court and Kalispel Victim Services to assist victims in obtaining No Contact and Anti-Harassment Orders, as well as, seeking restitution for victims; and (8) Working with Camas Path Behavioral Health to explore treatment and other non-incarceration alternatives for eligible defendants. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should apply here. The position is open until filled.

State of Oregon

Deputy Public Records Advocate. Duties include: (1) Providing expert legal advice and interpretation in the area of the Oregon public records law and fulfilling the core function of providing legal advice, mediation and training to state and local public employees and members of the public, including the media– this includes training related to the requirements of the public records law and interpretation of best practices; (2) This role works with the Advocate to bring forth the Advocate’s goals of improving public understanding of the public records law and the public records practices of public bodies in Oregon; (3) Performing legal research to draft and review records policies, inform legislative concepts, and opine on the state of the law; and (4) The Deputy Public Records Advocate is part of the Office of the Public Records Advocate, an independent state agency, serving as the highest classified position, other than the director. Please see the position description for more details. Interested candidates should: Current State of Oregon employees – You must apply through your employee Workday account. At the time of application, please attach your current cover letter and resume; External Applicants – Please visit the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage to submit your application for the position, which includes your current cover letter and resume. Applications are due by March 13, 2022.

Navajo Nation

Principal Tribal Court Advocate – Office of the Attorney General. Window Rock, AZ. Duties include: (1) Performing legal work related to representation of the Navajo Nation government, as assigned by the Assistant Attorney General, including legal research, negotiations, legal writing, drafting pleadings, briefs, memoranda, resolutions and other documents for the divisions, departments, or programs assigned; (2) Child Support Enforcement: Presenting child support enforcement cases before the Office of Hearings and Appeals; (3) Participating in case staffing with Child Support Enforcement officers; and (4) Providing legal advice and case strategy. This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

Principal Attorney (Water Right Unit) – Office of the Attorney General. Window Rock, AZ. Duties include: (1) Under general direction of the Assistant Attorney General or the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General, professionally representing the Nation in multiple water rights adjudications pending in state and federal courts, in state administrative water rights matters and in any settlement negotiations concerning the Nation’s water rights; (2) Working closely with technical staff within the Water Rights Unit Staff, Department of Water Resources and other programs within the Navajo Nation, and with consultants retained to provide technical support to the Nation or to serve as expert witnesses; and (3) Providing legal advice on all water rights matters to the Office of the President and Vice President, the Office of the Speaker, the Navajo Nation council, and its committees and subcommittees and the Navajo Nation Water Rights commission (NNWRC) to ensure that the water rights of the Navajo Nation are effectively pursued and protected. This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

Senior Programmer Analyst – Office of the Attorney General. Window Rock, AZ. Duties include: (1) Under general direction of the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General, performing a variety of complex duties such as installing, programming, maintaining, and saving of organization’s digital information within the Office of the Attorney General; (2) Serving as a resource person with regard to matters relating to information systems, development and implementation of security controls, efficient use and maintenance of system and equipment; (3) Facilitating implementation management information systems; (4) Installing and maintaining servers on local area networks; (5) Performing network device configurations, workstation set ups, and assigning nodes or network address definitions; installs and monitors performance of servers on local area networks; and (6) Maintaining knowledge of current trends in hardware and software technology relating to the practice of law, selecting the most feasible and economic methods to operate existing system. This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

Attorney (Water Rights Unit) – Office of the Attorney General. Under general direction of the Assistant Attorney General or the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General. Duties include: (1) Representing the Nation on water rights matters, including the adjudication of water rights in administrative, state and federal courts for the purpose of securing and protecting the Nation’s water rights; (2) Working directly and indirectly on settlement negotiations concerning the Nation’s water rights, including the implementation of successful settlements; (3) Working closely with legal and technical staff within the NNDOJ Water Rights and Natural Resources Units, Department of Water Resources, Water Management Branch, other programs within the Nation, contract counsel, and with consultants retained to provide technical support or to serve as expert witnesses; (4) Providing legal work, legal research, and preparing legal memorandums, briefs, pleadings and other documents necessary for litigation and settlement purposes; and (5) Drafting, reviewing, analyzing and interpreting judicial decisions, legislation, contracts, leases, permits and other related documents. This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

Senior Attorney, (Human Services/Government Unit). Under general direction of Assistant Attorney General or the Attorney General, and Deputy Attorney General. Duties include: (1) Providing legal direction to Navajo Nation Division, departments, Navajo Nation Council and committees regarding a wide range of legal issues, including statutory and regulatory compliance, contract and procurement issues, and intergovernmental relations; (2) Performing professional legal work in research, trial and other legal work; (3) Conferring with, providing advice to, and preparing advisory memorandums for various departments and branches of the Navajo Nation; (4) Preparing interpretations of new legislation and judicial decisions; (5) Reviewing contracts, leases, permits and related documents; (6) Interviewing witnesses, complainants, and other on a variety of legal matters; (7) Conducting legal research, preparing briefs, pleadings and other legal documents; and (8) Assisting in routine operations of Department of Justice. This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

Attorney, (Human Services/Government Unit). Under general direction of Assistant Attorney General or the Attorney General, and Deputy Attorney General. Duties include: (1) Providing legal direction to Navajo Nation Division, departments, Navajo Nation Council and committees regarding a wide range of legal issues, including statutory and regulatory compliance, contract and procurement issues, and intergovernmental relations; (2) Performing professional legal work in research, trial and other legal work; (3) Conferring with, providing advice to, and preparing advisory memorandums for various departments and branches of the Navajo Nation; (4) Preparing interpretations of new legislation and judicial decisions; (5) Reviewing contracts, leases, permits and related documents; (6) Interviewing witnesses, complainants, and other on a variety of legal matters; (7) Conducting legal research, preparing briefs, pleadings and other legal documents; and (8) Assisting in routine operations of Department of Justice. This position is open until January 27, 2022 at 5:00 p.m., please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

Prosecutor – Office of the Prosecutor. Kayenta, AZ. Duties include: (1) Representing the interest of the Navajo Nation in juvenile adjudications, dependencies, Children in Need of Supervision (CHNS); (2) Researching and studying litigation of juvenile proceedings and child neglect cases; (3) Preparing oral arguments, gathering facts and data, determining if sufficient evidence exists to support the charges; (4) Attending juvenile related hearings in Navajo Nation Courts; (5) Conducting legal research, drafting complaints, motions and/or other legal proceedings; (6) Preparing a legal strategy; and (7) Making decisions in sensitive case and seeking assistance as needed in the juvenile matter. This position serves at the pleasure of the Chief Prosecutor. This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

Senior Prosecutor – Office of the Prosecutor. Shiprock, NM. Duties include: (1) Representing the interest of the Navajo Nation in prosecuting individuals alleged to have violated provisions of the Navajo Nation Code; (2) Reviewing citations, arrest sheets and other law enforcement documents and reports; (3) Interviewing witnesses, gathering facts and data, determining if sufficient evidence exists to support the charges; (4) Conducting legal research, drafting complaints, motions and/or other legal proceedings; (5) Preparing a legal strategy; (6) Preparing and presenting criminal and civil cases in the Navajo Nation and appellate courts; (7) Preparing legal memoranda, briefs, motions, and other required documents for court presentation; (8) Providing training to Prosecutors and Juvenile Presenting Officers and on request to law enforcement personnel; (9) Collaborating with law enforcement agencies; (10) Presenting major and complex litigation in District and Family Courts; This position is sedentary with a potential for high levels of stress. This position serves at the pleasure of the Chief Prosecutor. This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

2022 Summer Law Clerk. The Navajo Nation Department of Justice (NNDOJ) seeks energetic and motivated candidates for funded summer law clerk positions in the following areas of practice: Natural Resources; Tax and Finance; Litigation; Employment; Human/Government Services; Economic Development; Water Rights; Chapter (local) government; Relocatee Benefits; and Criminal and civil prosecution. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest that specifies areas of practice or interest, a resume, law school transcript, and a brief 5-10 page writing sample to DOJ at general@nndoj.org. Complete applications are due on Monday, February 28, 2022 at 5:00 pm MT. The Navajo Nation Department of Justice will contact qualified applicants for an interview. Those selected for law clerk positions will be required to complete a Navajo Nation Employment Application.

Supreme Court Law Clerk, Supreme Court of the Navajo Nation, Window Rock, AZ. This position analyzes supreme court cases; conducts legal research; drafts opinions and orders; and provides legal advice related to appellate cases, petitions, notices and other documents filed with the Navajo Nation Supreme Court. For more information, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.courts.navajo-nsn.gov/vacancies.htm. This position closes January 31, 2022.

Judicial Hearing Officer, Chinle, Judicial District, Chinle, Ariz. Under supervision of the Chief Justice, exercises authority to preside over hearings and dispositions involving the Domestic Abuse Protection Act and Álchíní Bi Beehaz’áannii Act occurring within the respective jurisdiction of the District Courts of the Navajo Nation; performs related work as assigned. The JHO will engage in legal research and writing in child welfare, domestic abuse, temporary minor or adult guardianship, child custody and other family matters. One Year Grant Funded with Benefits. For more information, please visit http://www.courts.navajo-nsn.gov/vacancies.htm. This position is open until filled.

Staff Attorney, Chinle Judicial District, Chinle, AZ. This position provides complex legal advice and guidance, conducts legal research, and drafts legal documents in support of judges and other court staff. For more information, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.courts.navajo-nsn.gov/vacancies.htm. This position is open until filled.

Staff Attorney, Kayenta Judicial District, Kayenta, AZ. This position provides complex legal advice and guidance, conducts legal research, and drafts legal documents in support of judges and other court staff. For more information, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.courts.navajo-nsn.gov/vacancies.htm. 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.courts.navajo-nsn.gov/vacancies.htm. This position is open until filled.

The Tohono O’odham Office of Attorney General

Assistant Attorney General – two openings. Sells, AZ. The Tohono O’odham Office of Attorney General is hiring two (2) Assistant Attorneys General. The Office of Attorney General represents the interests of the Tohono O’odham Nation in tribal, state, and federal venues. While the two postings are for an Assistant Attorney General IV, the Office of Attorney General will consider applicants with less than eight years of experience. Attorneys enjoy a diverse practice, face challenging jurisdictional issues, and protect tribal sovereignty. Knowledge of federal Indian Law is preferred but not necessary. Position classifications are as follows: Assistant Attorney General I (1 year of legal experience); Assistant Attorney General II (3 years of legal experience); Assistant Attorney General III (6 years of legal experience); and Assistant Attorney General IV (8 years of legal experience). Interested candidates should send their resume to Attorney General Howard M. Shanker at Howard.Shanker@tonation-nsn.gov . Please call Mr. Shanker at (520) 349-0559 if you have any specific questions.

Kanji & Katzen, PLLC

Associate Attorney – 2 or more positions. Seattle, WA; Ann Arbor, MI; or remote. Our nationwide legal practice focuses on the representation of tribes, tribal organizations, and tribal members. Ideal candidates will have a keen interest in and knowledge of environmental and natural resources law, in addition to federal Indian law. However, prior experience in the fields of Indian and/or environmental law are not pre-requisites to employment. Kanji & Katzen will consider all experience levels in its hiring process, but at least one position will require 2 or more years of litigation experience after a judicial clerkship or law school. The firm offers competitive compensation and benefit packages, and an opportunity to hone advocacy skills in a wide variety of interesting settings. To apply, please send by email a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, a writing sample, and references, to employment@kanjikatzen.com. We prefer to receive the application documents combined into a single pdf file. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Phil Katzen at pkatzen@kanjikatzen.com. Applications received by February 9, 2022, will be given first consideration. Applications received after that date will be considered on a rolling basis so long as a position remains open. If you have already responded to a Kanji & Katzen job announcement in 2022, we will review application materials already sent in connection with these positions.