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Earthjustice
Senior Attorney, Biodiversity Defense Program. Bozeman | Chicago | Denver | Los Angeles | Miami | New York | San Francisco | Seattle | Tallahassee | Washington, DC. Duties include: (1) Developing new cases in a strategic fashion, conducting factual investigations, developing legal theories, drafting pleadings and briefs, and otherwise managing new and existing cases within state and federal courts and administrative agencies; (2) Litigating cases from beginning to end; (3) Developing and maintaining partnerships with clients, allies, and coalition partners in litigation and other advocacy; (4) Collaborating in team problem solving, litigation strategy, and project management; (5) Managing relationships with co-counsel, clients, and coalition partners; (6) Supervising the work of Associate Attorneys, Litigation Assistants, and Law Clerks; (7) Integrating communications and legislative advocacy into litigation and other legal strategies,
working effectively with other departments; (8) Supporting efforts to ensure a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences; and (9) Training and mentoring Associate Attorneys. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should submit via Jobvite a resume, one to two page cover letter explaining your interest in this position and the skills you would bring to it, writing sample– preferably a legal brief or memorandum you have written; Law school transcript, and list of three references. Preference will be given to candidates who apply by March 13, 2022. After that, applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Associate Attorney, Rocky Mountain Office. Denver, CO. Duties include: (1) Working closely with Earthjustice attorneys, scientists, professional staff, and clients to build cases and support policies that serve a diverse set of clients; (2) Participating in the full range of tasks involved in administrative advocacy and complex litigation, including factual investigation, legal research and analysis, memo writing, discovery, briefing, and oral advocacy; (3) Interacting with clients and working with experts to develop a clear understanding of the facts involved in each case; (4) Representing Earthjustice on telephone calls and at meetings with clients, partners, co-counsel, and experts; (5) Developing skills required to serve as spokesperson in media; and (6) Assisting with hiring and supervision of student law clerks and externs. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should submit via Jobvite a resume, one to two page cover letter explaining your interest in this position and the skills you would bring to it, writing sample– preferably a legal brief or memorandum you have written; Law school transcript, and list of three references. Preference will be given to candidates who apply by February 27, 2022. After that, applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Associate Attorney, Oceans Program. Seattle, WA. Duties include: (1) Working closely with Earthjustice attorneys, professional staff, and international partners to build cases and support policies that serve a diverse set of clients; (2) Participating in the full range of tasks involved in administrative advocacy and complex litigation, including factual investigation, legal research, memo writing, briefing, and oral advocacy; (3) Interacting with clients and partners, and work with experts to develop a clear understanding of the facts involved in each case and, ultimately, to support our litigation goals; (4) Participating in development of parallel strategies to support both domestic and international
advocacy; (5) Representing Earthjustice on telephone calls and at meetings with clients, partners, co-counsel, and experts; (6) Developing skills required to serve as spokesperson with print and other media; and (7) Assisting with hiring and supervision of student law clerks. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should submit via Jobvite a resume, one to two page cover letter explaining your interest in this position and the skills you would bring to it, writing sample– preferably a legal brief or memorandum you have written; Law school transcript, and list of three references. For this position, we are looking to hire a candidate who is available to start in June or September 2022. Preference will be given to candidates who apply by March 14, 2022. After that, applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Maryland Sea Grant and the Agriculture Law Education Initiative
Environmental Law & Policy Fellowship. Maryland Sea Grant (MDSG) and the Agriculture Law Education Initiative (ALEI) are excited to invite recent (since 2018) or soon to graduate law students to apply for a one-year legal fellowship. Please come join our dynamic team of legal experts and scientists to work at the exciting interface of law, policy, and environmental research. This one year fellowship has the possibility for a second year renewal in mutual agreement between the fellow, MDSG, and funding availability. MDSG supports research, education, extension, and outreach on critical environmental issues in the Chesapeake and coastal bays and their watersheds. ALEI is comprised of legal specialists and other extension specialists who help agricultural producers understand and comply with state, federal, and local laws and regulations. The Maryland Sea Grant legal fellow will help work toward these goals through projects involving training and programming for government agencies, coastal industries, and coastal communities addressing coastal law and policy in Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay. See our website for full details: https://bit.ly/mdsg_law_fellowship.
Waséyabek Development Company
Board of Directors Member. Grand Rapids, MI. Duties include: (1) Creating and stimulating the economy of the Band; (2) Generating profits to promote the growth and continuity of Waséyabek Development Company by investing to create and grow profitable companies and acquiring profitable companies and assets for the purpose of oroviding future distributions of profits to the Tribal Government to fund essential government services and programs; and (3) Creating employment opportunities for Tribal members. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should submit letters of interest and statements of qualifications by March 18, 2022 to: Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, c/o Robyn Burlingham | 1485 Mno-Bmadzewen Way | Fulton, Michigan 49052 | ATTN: Waséyabek Development Company, L.L.C. | With Copy to: Waséyabek Development Company, L.L.C. | 16 Monroe Center Drive NE, Suite 200 | Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 | ATTN: Deidra Mitchell, CEO
Michigan Supreme Court
Michigan Judicial Institute Director, Michigan Supreme Court. Lansing, MI. Duties include: (1) Represent MJI at meetings with judicial associations and other agencies, persons, or organizations conducting business with MJI; (2) Conducting legal research and responding to inquiries from judges, court personnel, other state offices, attorneys, and members of the public relating to MJI legal reference publications; (3) Developing division tactical plans based on the Michigan Supreme Court (MSC) strategic plans; (4) Leading MJI staff including assessing human resource needs, recruiting highly qualified staff, determining staff development needs and providing development resources, performance communication planning, recognition, compensation, and discipline; (5) Developing concise performance communication plans (PCP) for direct reports; (6) Directing, coordinating, and evaluating MJI judicial education, publication, MCJE, and Learning Center activities and services; (7) Developing and overseeing the goals, policies, and procedures for MJI’s online products and content; (8) Determining long-term goals, system needs and software solutions to accomplish division objectives, and directing the work of MJI personnel developing, maintaining, and enhancing the MJI webpages and eresources; (9) Establish goals for MJI and the Learning Center consistent with priorities determined by the chief justice and state court administrator; (10) Leading curriculum development and implementation; and (11) Analyzing new laws, court rules, and administrative orders for impact on the courts and resulting educational training needs and for impact on content of Learning Center exhibits. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to jobapps@courts.mi.gov by 5:00pm February 25, 2022. If you need assistance please contact Judicial Human Resources (517) 373-1147.
Environmental Protection Agency
Environmental Protection Specialist – Office of International and Tribal Affairs (OITA), American Indian Environmental Office (AIEO). Washington, DC. Duties include: (1) Developing strategies and recommendations related to human health and the environment in Indian Country; (2) Working with American Indian Environmental Office (AIEO) Senior Advisors in analyzing and evaluating new approaches to environmental cooperation, including technical assistance programs, and working closely with other EPA and USG staff to develop programs that aim to improve human health and environmental protection in Indian Country; (3) Implementing major projects to provide environmental assistance on high-profile programs of national significance that help advance United States Government (USG) environmental and human health strategic objectives in Indian Country; (4) Preparing guidance, training content, sensitive analytical reports, briefing materials, and testimony for delivery at national trainings, conferences and meetings, etc.; (5) Administering work assignments (under contracts) or assistance agreements in accordance with applicable EPA and Federal guidelines, policies, procedures, and OITA requirements; and (6) Identifying and tracking resources necessary to support programs for which the incumbent has been assigned oversight responsibility. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should apply here.
Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes
Associate General Counsel. Concho, OK. Reports to the General Counsel. Duties include: (1) Representing the Tribe in all aspects of tribal government; (2) Preparing legal research and writings as required; (3) Advocating for and defending the interests and trust assets of the Tribes and negotiates inter-governmental agreements with Federal, State and local governments; and (4) Providing general legal counsel to the Executive Branch and all Tribal Departments. Please see the position description for further information. If there are any questions regarding this position, you may contact Hershel Gorham at 405-422-7618.
Association of American Indian Affairs
Communications and Public Relations Director. Remote. Duties include: (1) Overseeing the Association’s outreach, education and marketing efforts that successfully promote the Association’s vision, mission and goals to Indian Country, organizational and fundraising partners, and the public; (2) Overseeing and managing websites and all social media platforms; (3) Building relationships and opportunities with Native Nations, organizations, governmental agencies and the public; (4) Utilizing and reporting on internet analytics with the intent to improve the Association’s impact; (5) Overseeing and managing the development of written, graphic and video content; (6) Developing and managing written and video blogs to help increase visibility and search engine optimization; (7) Overseeing and managing bulk mail and e-mail communications and campaigns; (8) Developing and managing department budget; (9) Serving as the primary media contact while generating and maintaining relationships with press, advertisers and vendors to further the exposure of the Association; and (10) Supervising the communications and public relations employees, interns, fellows and volunteers. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates can view application instructions here.
National American Indian Court Judges Association (NAICJA)
Program Attorney – Request for Proposals. Possibly remote; Boulder, CO. Duties include: (1) Assisting in the development of the curriculum and materials for tribal justice advocacy and adjudication trainings; (2) Recruiting qualified experienced tribal court judges, advocates and administrators; (3) Providing technical assistance to tribal justice systems; (4) Assisting in the development and maintenance of the NAICJA website; (5) Identifying locating, and/or developing resources and tools for tribal justice practitioners; (6) Assisting in the planning, coordination and hosting of the yearly National Tribal Judicial Conference; (7) Preparation of required reports to the NAICJA Board of Directors and funding agencies; (8) Securing of additional funding and resources; and (9) Assisting in the development and implementation of new trainings and programs in line with NAICJA mission and tribal justice system client needs. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should submit via email, a cover letter, resume, one writing sample, and three references to: Carrie Garrow, President, Board of Directors, National American Indian Court Judges Association, Email: president@naicja.org | A. Nikki Borchardt Campbell, Executive Director, National American Indian Court Judges Association, Email: nikki@naicja.org by March 11, 2022.
Tribal Law Consultant – Request for Proposals. Possibly remote; Denver, CO. Duties include: (1) Coordinating grant and project deliverables, ensuring deliverables are met; (2) Participating in frequent planning sessions with the NAICJA TCCLA Team; (3) Assisting in regional policy dialogue sessions to assess the issues and needs of communities and inform the TCCLA team on emerging issues; (4) Developing follow-up recommendations from regional policy analysis of tribal villages and/or communities; (5) Developing Veterans Project social marketing posters/logo; and (6) Researching, designing, and implementing strategies for the Veterans Project. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should submit via email, a cover letter, resume, one writing sample, and three references to: A. Nikki Borchardt Campbell, Executive Director, National American Indian Court Judges Association, Email: nikki@naicja.org by March 5, 2022.
Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
Chief Judge. Warm Springs, OR. Duties include: (1) Guiding and supervising work of other judges,
department heads, and Court Administrator; (2) Presiding over all cases presented to the Court under the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation Law and Order Code and Ordinances; (3) Recommend additions, deletions and modifications to the overall court system and its laws, rules and regulations; (4) Interacting with Tribal Council, other judges and Tribal employees, prisoners, and the public; and (5) Working closely with police department, prosecutor’s office, parole & probation, Human Services, county, state and federal agencies. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should apply here and here.
New Mexico Legal Aid Native American Program
Staff Attorney – 2 Positions. Santa Ana Pueblo, NM. NAP handles cases and matters in several jurisdictions involving federal Indian law and tribal law issues, including representation of low-income individuals in Pueblo and tribal courts and other forums, which may include family law, consumer law, and criminal law matters. NAP conducts outreach to tribal and Pueblo communities. Additionally, NAP sometimes handles poverty law issues involving consumer and family law matters in forums other than tribal courts. Often involves travel throughout NM. Full job description and instructions can be found here: https://newmexicolegalaid.isolvedhire.com/jobs/512400.html. The positions are open until filled.
Legal Aid – Paralegal. Santa Ana Pueblo, NM. The Paralegal may be required to conduct applicant intakes, collect client data, and provide litigation support. The position will be based with the Native American Program located in Santa Ana but may require occasional travel within the state. NAP handles cases and matters in several jurisdictions involving federal Indian law and tribal law issues, including representation of low-income individuals in Pueblo and tribal courts and other forums, which may include family law, consumer law, and criminal law matters. Full job description and instructions can be found here: https://newmexicolegalaid.isolvedhire.com/jobs/320906.html. The position is open until filled.
Little River Band of Ottawa Indians
Request for Proposals – Legal Representation. Manistee, MI. Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, a federally recognized Indian Tribe, is soliciting legal representation from qualified individuals or firms for the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Legislative Branch in Manistee, Michigan. The Tribal Council is the head of the Legislative Branch and is made up of nine (9) Tribal Member Representatives. The closing date is March 10, 2022. Please contact Venus Wilson Torres at venuswilson-torres@lrboi-nsn.gov for more information.
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.
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.
Prosecutor. Tuba City, AZ. 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; (5) Drafting complaints, motions, and/or other legal proceedings; (6) Preparing a legal strategy, gathering and compiling evidence, identifying and subpoenaing witnesses, records, and other information required to present the case; (7) Preparing and presenting criminal and civil cases in the Navajo Nation and appellate courts; (8) Preparing legal memoranda, briefs, motions and other required documents for court presentation; and (9) Performing extensive legal research. This position serves at the pleasure of the Chief Prosecutor. This position is open until February 25, 2022 by 5:00 p.m., please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.
Chief Prosecutor. Window Rock, AZ. Duties include: (1) Performing administrative, managerial, and prosecutor work in directing the Office of the Prosecutor and component districts including White Collar Crime; (2) Administering short and long range planning, organizing, directing, strategic planning for annual external and supplemental budgets; (3) Coordinating and evaluating the overall effectiveness of the assigned program office and districts; (4) Adhering to the Plan of Operating and establishing annual goals and objectives, and making necessary amendments; (5) Preparing and presenting the annual budget during the annual budget process; (6) Conducting staff and program evaluations, ensuring the appropriate services are effectively and efficiently addressed; (7) Addressing personnel recruitment, interviews, hiring, and promotions; (8) Supervising all professional at-will employees and regular status employees; and (9) Promoting and maintaining public relations, representing the interest of the Navajo Nation and the Office of the Prosecutor(s) on a local, state, national, tribal and related levels, attending meetings, serving on committees, task forces, and other related groups, overseeing the management and in expenditures of the general and if applicable external funds ensuring compliance with financial requirements. Please see the position description for further information. This position is open until March 30, 2022 by 5:00 p.m., 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.
Hobbs Straus Dean & Walker
Associate Attorney. Washington, DC. Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP is seeking applications for an Associate Attorney who will work in-person in the Washington, DC office. We are accepting applications from 2021 law school graduates and attorneys with up to three years of experience. Hobbs Straus is a national law firm with offices in Washington, DC; Portland, OR; Oklahoma City, OK; Sacramento, CA; and Anchorage, AK. Hobbs Straus specializes in Federal Indian Law and has worked for almost 40 years to realize positive change in Indian Country. Our attorneys are dedicated to promoting and defending Tribal Nations’ rights and exercise of sovereignty, expanding opportunities for Tribal Nations, and improving the lives of American Indians and Alaska Natives. To apply, interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial law school transcript, writing sample, and references to Robin Branthover at rbranthover@hobbsstraus.com. Please reach out to Robin or to Katie Klass at kklass@hobbsstraus.com with any questions. The closing date for this position is March 18, 2022. We will contact all applicants after we make our hiring decision. However, should you receive another offer or otherwise want an update before you hear from us, please reach out to Robin or Katie.
Twelve Clans, Inc.
Request for Proposals – MULTIPLE POSITIONS. Please see the attached Request for Proposals Document for further information about the various Requests for Proposals and the submission requirements. All submissions are due by 5:00pm CT March 5, 2022. Below is a list of the RFPs.
- Request for Proposals – Corporate Legal Counsel Services / Advisor
- Request for Proposals – Accounting Services / Advisor
- Request for Proposals – Annual Audit Services
- Request for Proposals – Banking Services
- Request for Proposals – Directors and Officers Insurance
- Request for Proposals – Financial And Operational Diligence Services
Rosette, LLP
Associate Attorney. Grand Rapids, MI. Duties include: (1) Providing counsel and legal services to clients as well as representing clients in a professional manner while maintaining express confidentiality; (2) Participating in business development functions (trade shows, seminars, etc.) to maintain and build client relationships as well as expand business; (3) Communicating with opposing attorneys through personal contact, telephone/email and facsimile to expedite cases to closure; (4) Conducting legal research by preparing legal memoranda and necessary pleadings required in all aspects of state, federal and tribal litigation matters; and (5) Drafting tribal codes, regulations, agreements, analyze and review legal documents. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should submit a Cover Letter, Resume, Official/Certified Law School Transcript, Certificate of Good Standing from State Bar, Writing Sample, and three professional references to hr@rosettelaw.com.
Administrative Assistant. Sacramento, CA; Chandler, AZ; Oklahoma City, OK. Duties include: (1) Welcoming all incoming visitors; (2) Managing all incoming phone calls and administering incoming mail; (3) Ordering office supplies as needed; (4) Directly supporting Partners with calendar management, travel arrangements, expense reports, coordination of key meetings, and correspondence; (5) Assisting other administrative staff with support overflow work, including word processing, data entry, or other tasks; (6) Drafting legal memoranda, pleadings, motions, correspondence, or other documents as requested; and (7) Accurately maintaining client files. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, three professional references, and a drivers license to hr@rosettelaw.com.
Paralegal. Sacramento, CA; Chandler, AZ. Duties include: (1) Assisting with the preparation, filing, and service of litigation pleadings in state, federal and tribal court; (2) Acting as liaison among all parties including court or other neutrals for scheduling and sharing information; (3) Organizing and managing documents and case matters, including the creation of spreadsheets and retrieval systems; (4) Performing administrative duties such as calendaring hearings and deadlines, organizing case files and managing logistics; (5) Aiding attorneys with interrogatories, exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, appendices
and other discovery requests; (6) Under the direction and supervision of supervising attorney, conducting legal research by preparing legal memoranda and necessary pleadings required in all aspects of state,
federal and tribal litigation matters on an as needed basis; (7) Interfacing with clients on a continuous basis; (8) Assisting attorneys and other staff members with travel and hotel arrangements as needed; (9) Preparing and filing monthly expense reports and attorney credit card statements; and (10) Participating in periodic internal meetings with paralegals, administrators, and attorneys in other offices. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, official/certified law school transcript, and notary license to hr@rosettelaw.com.