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ACLU of Montana
Staff Attorney. State of Montana. ACLU MT is seeking a passionate, energetic and committed staff attorney to conduct litigation advancing civil rights and liberties in the state. The Civil Rights Staff Attorney will join a legal team and staff committed to fighting for civil liberties and civil rights and to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. Our priorities include Indigenous Justice and ending the criminalization of poverty. In addition to litigating cases focusing on Indigenous Justice and decriminalization of poverty, this position will also address voting rights, reproductive rights, 2S-LGBTQIA rights, the rights of immigrants, racial justice issues, environmental justice, education equity, religious freedom and general civil liberties issues, recognizing the intersectionality of many of these issues. Careful review of all applications will begin on August 1, 2023.
Great Lakes Water Law and Policy – For Love of Water (FLOW)
Legal Director. Traverse City, MI. The Legal Director leads FLOW’s integrated legal advocacy with strategic litigation in support of innovative policy solutions to the Great Lakes’ most pressing challenges. On this fast-paced yet collaborative team, responsibilities include deploying legal expertise in designing and leading a small team to implement strategic legal and policy interventions with clear milestones that rely on strong legal analysis and strategy, coalition building, policymaker leadership, and public engagement and action. This work demands a deep understanding of the complex ecosystem and nature of environmental laws and regulations, politics, coalition partnerships (tribal and non-tribal alike), and what it takes to ensure both short- and long-term legal and policy wins. Closing date: Review of applications began in June and will continue on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Wilton Rancheria
RFP – Code Development. Elk Grove, CA. Currently seeking proposals for a code development consultant to revise and expand our Peace and Security Act and Indian Child Welfare Department Code. Closing date: July 7, 2023.
Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation
District Court Judge-Administrative Judge. Mayetta, KS. Administers the Nation’s judicial system, adjudicates cases and/or disputes, advises counsel, jury, litigants, and/or court personnel regarding the Nation’s judicial system. Maintains rules and regulations of the Tribal Court. Undertakes all duties and exercises all authority of a judicial officer under the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Law and Order Code. Hears and decides all cases properly before the Court. Open until filled.
Earthjustice
Associate Attorney, California Regional. Los Angeles, CA or San Francisco, CA. We are accepting applications for an Associate Attorney to conduct legal advocacy, including administrative advocacy and litigation, with the California Regional Office. The position requires 1-5 years post-law school legal experience. The attorney selected for this position will play a key role in legal actions that can make a real difference to people’s health and well-being and protect important environmental values. Closing date: 7/16/2023.
California Indian Legal Services
Housing Attorney. Remote in Los Angeles of Bay Area. California Indian Legal Services (CILS) is seeking either a full-time or part-time grant-funded attorney dedicated to homelessness prevention. The Remote Housing Staff Attorney will work collaboratively with other staff to provide exceptional legal services in eviction defense and homelessness prevention. The position will be entirely dedicated to eviction defense and homelessness prevention for low-income Native American clients living offreservation (state and local housing law). Primary responsibility for overseeing office hours and meeting with housing clients remotely via multiple remote workstations located at three Urban Indian Health Organizations as well as those located throughout the Eastern overseeing and providing limited legal services (e.g., advice and counsel, sending demand / dispute letter to landlord, negotiating lease termination), and, in most cases when fullscale representation is required and partner QLSP capacity allows, elevated referrals to local qualified legal service providers. The position will remain open until filled.
Pueblo of Laguna
In-House Attorney. Laguna, NM. Full-time attorney to provide legal advice, draft codes and policies, and protect government interests performing general counsel legal work. One of three In-house attorneys and 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 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.
Catawba Nation
Fall 2023 Legal Internship. Interns will assist the Nation’s Legal Department by researching pertinent issues and drafting ordinances, memoranda, and policies. Interns will be asked to work remotely. Application Deadline: August 19, 2023.
Alaska Native Justice Center
Tribal Justice Manager. Anchorage, AK. The Tribal Justice Manager coordinates all work and activities relating to ANJC’s Tribal Justice Support program including our Alaska Statewide Tribal Justice Meetings. Our team provides technical assistance and training to tribal justice systems, including law enforcement, judges, court staff, and tribal councils. ANJC also facilitates statewide Tribal Justice Meetings that are designed to organize and coordinate public safety and tribal justice approaches. The Tribal Justice Manager is a leadership role and will participate in internal compliance and development activities, as well as developing and maintaining external relationships. Open until filled.
Next Era Energy
Sr. Project Manager, Tribal & Indigenous Relations. Flexible Location. NextEra Energy’s Tribal Relations staff works with tribal communities across the country by working collaboratively with them early in energy project development to ensure that we identify, avoid, and help protect sensitive tribal cultural resources during development and construction. This position will work with all of the NextEra Energy business units to support tribal and indigenous relations during the development, construction, and operation of energy projects in the US and Canada. Open until filled.
Rothstein Donatelli LLP
Associate Attorney – Indian Law. Tempe, AZ. Rothstein Donatelli LLP has offices in Santa Fe and Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Tempe, Arizona. The Tempe office is seeking an associate attorney for its Indian law practice group. The ideal candidate will have three or more years of experience with a demonstrated commitment to the highest quality of legal practice, excellent research and writing skills, and an interest in representing tribal Nations. Experience in Indian law is not required. Open until filled.
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