Friday Job Announcements

Arianna Morseau

To post an open Indian law or leadership job to Turtle Talk, send all of the following information to indigenous@law.msu.edu

In the email body:

A typed brief description of the position which includes

  • Position title
  • Location (city, state)
  • Main duties
  • Closing date
  • Any other pertinent details, such as a link to the application
  • An attached PDF job announcement or link to the position description

Kalispel Tribe

Staff Attorney. Airway Heights, WA. The Kalispel Tribe’s Legal Department provides a wide variety of services to the Tribal government, its programs, and economic enterprises. This position provides legal representation to the Tribe with an emphasis on complex land use agreements and acquisitions, easements, and drafting/reviewing contracts including, but not limited to, 638 contracts. This position works closely with the finance, development, and housing departments in establishing and interpreting regulations regarding development, realty, and the General Welfare Exclusion Act. Closing Date: open until filled.

Federal Defender of New Mexico

Assistant Federal Defender – Trial Attorney. Albuquerque and Las Cruces, NM. Main duties are: managing a varied caseload, developing litigation strategies, preparing pleadings, appearing in court at all stages of litigation, and meeting with clients, experts, witnesses, family members and others. Closing date for posting is 07/30/2023.

Puyallup Tribe of Indians

Assistant Prosecutor/Presenting Officer. Tacoma, WA. Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing assigned activities of the Prosecutor’s Office and serves as the Assistant Prosecutor/Presenting Officer for the Tribe. Open until filled.

Alliance for Felix Cove

Administrative Assistant. San Francisco, CA. The A4FC is seeking a highly organized and proactive individual to join our small non-profit organization as an Administrative Assistant reporting to the Founder/Executive Director (ED). This role is responsible for the administrative needs of the Founder/Executive Director and is crucial in supporting the Founder/Executive Director in their day-to-day operations, enabling them to focus on strategic initiatives and overall organizational effectiveness. Open until filled.

Pueblo of Laguna

In-House Attorney. Laguna, NM. Full-time attorney to provide legal advice, draft codes and policies, assist with transactions, and protect government interests performing general counsel legal work.  One of three In-house attorneys. Works with Pueblo officials and management under supervision of Government Affairs Director.  Mostly transactional with some litigation.  Compensation DOE, open until filled. Public Defender. Laguna, NM. Full-time attorney to represent and advocate for adults in criminal cases and juveniles in delinquency cases before Laguna Pueblo Court when accused of violating Pueblo of Laguna law.  Advocates for Pueblo community members to achieve justice and rehabilitation.  One of two legal positions in Community Legal Services division and shares full-time assistant with the Pueblo’s legal aid attorney, works under supervision of Government Affairs Director.  Compensation DOE, open until filled. Prosecutor. Laguna, NM. Full-time attorney to prosecute adult criminal defendants and juveniles in Laguna Pueblo Court for violating Laguna Pueblo law.  Advocates for the Pueblo to achieve justice and rehabilitation.  Works in office having a full-time assistant and victim’s advocate, and is under supervision of the Pueblo Governor.  Compensation DOE, open until filled.

New Mexico Legal Aid

Director – Native American Program. Santa Ana Pueblo, NM. For this position, the Director is responsible for overseeing the Native American Program including: the provisions of legal services; performing administrative duties, and working in close collaboration with other members of NMLA’s management team; organizing and participating in community education and outreach activities to the various Pueblo communities; collaborating with tribal agencies and organizations; being active in local bar and community activities. Closing date: 7/1/2023.

Litigation/Casework Manger – Native American Program. Santa Ana Pueblo, NM. For this position, Litigation/Casework Manager is primarily responsible for: Providing oversight over NAP’s legal work; ensuring compliance with Legal Services Corporation regulations regarding Native American Grant funding; ensuring that NAP is meeting the legal priorities in conformance of New Mexico Legal Aid, Inc., and the Native American program policies and procedures. Closing date: 7/1/2023.

Staff Attorney – Native American Program. Santa Ana Pueblo, NM. For this position, the NAP Staff Attorney will be responsible for: Provided, legal services in several jurisdictions, which include many Pueblo Courts and New Mexico state courts; Services range from full in-court representation to brief services, and/or advice and counsel; NAP attorneys work on a variety of civil legal issue. Closing date: 7/1/2023.

Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas

Prosecutor. Remote. Reprsent the Tribe in prosecution of adults and juveniles. · Draft and review various legal complaints, pleadings, motions, discoveries, documents, and correspondence necessary. · Prepare for and attend hearings and casework· Represent the Tribe at meetings, court proceedings and other functions. · Assist with the development and maintenance of case files, calendars and databases. · Assist in the development, revision and modification of the Tribe’s laws, resolutions and ordinances. · Comply with tribal, state, and federal governmental regulations; maintaining an ethical practice in respect to the Tribe, Tribal Courts, judicial system and clients. · Conduct all necessary case preparation before Tribal Court hearings and trial. Perform other related duties as assigned.  Closing Date: Until Filled.

Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate

Prosecutor. Agency Village, SD. Prosecutor is responsible for prosecution of all crimes that occur within the jurisdiction of the Lake Traverse Reservation. Prosecutor also handles child protection matters which may include assistance with Indian Child Welfare Act cases. Closing Date: Open until filled.

Native American Rights Fund

Staff Attorney. Boulder, CO or Washington, D.C. Remote work considered. The Native American Rights Fund is a non-profit national Indian law firm representing Indian tribes, organizations, and individuals in Indian law matters of major significance.  NARF’s main office is in Boulder, Colorado, with additional offices in Washington, D.C. and Anchorage, Alaska.  NARF is looking for an experienced attorney with excellent research and writing skills to assume a water rights and litigation docket.  NARF is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Closing Date: Open until filled with interviews beginning in July.