Indian Law Fellowship
Berkey Williams, Davis, California
The Fellowship offers competitive benefits, training, and the opportunity to work with experienced attorneys in a firm serving Indian Nations and organizations exclusively. Salary for the 2027-2028 Fellow will be $110,250. The Fellow will be located in Davis and, over the course of the year, will work with each of the Firm’s partners in as many of our practice areas as possible. Fellows have contact with clients and typically engage in legal research and writing, historical research, litigation, and legislative advocacy, depending on client needs and the Fellow’s interests.
Applications are encouraged from recent law school graduates with a demonstrated commitment to Indian law. We give preference to candidates with personal or professional experience with Indian communities. We seek Fellows who bring a variety of experiences to the firm’s clients. High academic achievements are considered and weighed with other equally significant factors: personal accomplishments and experience, resourcefulness, creativity, commitment to promoting Indian sovereignty, and capacity to work conscientiously and independently. Membership in the California Bar, or willingness to obtain California Bar membership, is preferred.
Salary: $110,250 Open until 10/2/26 www.berkeywilliams.com
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Director – Partnerships, Policy, & Practice
Casey Family Programs; Indian Child & Family Well-Being Program ; Denver, CO
The Director– Partnerships, Policy, & Practice, Indian Child & Family Well-being (ICFWP) is a nationally recognized expert in the field of Indian Child & Family Well-being and provides support and consultation to Tribal Nations, local, state and federal governments, and national and regional Native American organizational partners, on issues impacting Tribal families. The Director works to uphold Tribal sovereignty and advance Casey’s values, mission, vision and goals. The Director identifies and promotes Tribal child well-being best practices, culturally tailored services, and collaboration across organizations to support American Indian/Alaska Native children and families. Responsibilities include working in collaboration across Casey Family Programs, with Tribes, and external partners to provide technical assistance which support positive outcomes for Native American families and children. The Director provides direct support, project oversight and/or coordination in accordance with Casey’s strategic objectives, and adheres to legal, financial and other organizational mandates. “
• A Master’s degree in a relevant field of study (i.e. public policy, child welfare policy, project management, Indian or Tribal child welfare administration or related fields) with at least 7 years relevant experience required. Juris Doctorate preferred.
• Knowledge and experience with the Indian Child Welfare Act, Tribal Child Welfare practices, funding resources, and other laws or best practices which are relevant to the well-being of Indian children and families is required.
• Knowledge of and responsible experience with collaborations, agreements, and partnerships, (especially among government agencies and Tribes) including the ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with the leadership and staff of those is needed.
• Demonstratable knowledge about, competence in, and familiarity with the infrastructures of state and Tribal child welfare systems required.
The typical hiring range for this position in Denver, CO is $116,280 to $136,800. The full salary range for the role is $116,280 to $157,320. Open until filled https://recruiting.ultipro.com/CAS1011/JobBoard/659dd67f-852c-42eb-a345-5815b76c83fa/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=3d25e4b3-930a-411c-b0a7-eebbbce863bf
Staff Attorney – Tribal Benefits
Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc.; Wausau, WI (preferred); Green Bay, WI; Oshkosh, WI
The Tribal Benefit Specialist Program Attorney assists both the Tribal Elder Benefits Specialist (EBS) and Tribal Disability benefits Specialist (DBS), who are lay advocates embedded in tribal agencies and Tribal ADRCs. The Staff Attorney must be familiar with and train others in advocacy for tribal elders and tribal members, 18 – 59 years of age, with disabilities. This position will support others who help tribal members with Social Security Retirement and Survivor benefits, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicare, Medical Assistance – Health Insurance, Food Share, Utility Assistance, low-income housing, Veteran Benefits, and other public benefit programs Between these traditional and non-traditional responsibilities, staff attorneys are expected to work a minimum of 40 hours per week.
Required Qualifications:
• Juris Doctor.
• Admission to Wisconsin Bar or within the next year.
• strong oral and written communication and advocacy skills.
• Experience working with low-income clients and/or victims of violence.
• Ability to interact professionally and work cooperatively with staff, clients, and the public.
• Ability to use basic computer systems, including email, word processing software, and internet-based applications.
• Willingness and ability to learn job-specific procedures and systems during the probationary period.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain accuracy in a busy office environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Prior experience in a role working with elders, people with disabilities, those living in poverty, or individuals with a minority status or affiliation.
• Experience teaching lay advocates or others.
• Experience with client advocacy in a court setting.
• Experience working in a nonprofit, client-facing environment or legal services.
• Knowledge of Indian Law, experience working with tribes or tribal members
Salary: $65,000 – $129, 227 Closes 9/29/2026
Please apply via our ATS system by clicking on this link: https://secure2.entertimeonline.com/ta/7988.careers?ApplyToJob=889326619&full_apply=&jobid=889326619
Please include: Cover Letter, Resume, 3 professional references, Writing Sample, Law School Transcripts (if graduated after 2023)
Legislative Counsel
Independent contractor providing as-needed professional legal services Ability to travel to and throughout the Choctaw Nation Reservation; Remote
1. Draft and revise legislation. Prepare bills, ordinances, resolutions, code amendments, regulations, policies, Council rules, charters, and emergency measures. Translate Council policy direction, committee recommendations, proposals, and community concerns into clear, enforceable legal text. Include findings, definitions, authority, enforcement and penalty provisions, appeal rights, severability, effective dates, sunsets, transition rules, codification instructions, and repeal language as needed.
2. Review legal sufficiency. Evaluate proposals under the Choctaw Nation Constitution, Tribal Code, Council rules, applicable federal law, and governmental procedures. Identify conflicts, gaps, unclear definitions, inconsistent terminology, cross-reference errors, delegation concerns, due process issues, and implementation risks.
3. Prepare drafting options and legal analysis. Produce clean drafts, redlines, amendments, alternatives, section-by-section explanations, and summaries of legal and policy effects. Research tribal law, federal Indian law, constitutional and administrative law, statutes, regulations, case law, funding requirements, and intergovernmental issues. Prepare memoranda, issue briefs, risk assessments, and decision papers; revise work in response to Council direction.
4. Advise on legislative authority and procedure. Address separation of powers, quorum, voting, delegation, conflicts of law, parliamentary procedure, public notice, hearings, emergency measures, effective dates, legislative records, publication, and codification. Identify sovereignty, sovereign immunity, civil and regulatory jurisdiction, member and nonmember, trust and fee land, and intergovernmental issues and effects on existing rights, obligations, programs, and enterprises.
5. Support Council and committee proceedings. Attend meetings, work sessions, hearings, and briefings when requested. Explain legal issues in plain language, answer questions within the assignment, and prepare revisions during or after proceedings. Provide advice to the Speaker, all Council members, and Council committees in their official work.
6. Maintain and modernize the Tribal Code. Review outdated, duplicative, inconsistent, or obsolete provisions and identify gaps. Support code updates, legislative history files, drafting templates, numbering conventions, cross-references, codification, and recordkeeping standards.
7. Support legislative implementation. Prepare checklists, transition provisions, forms, notices, procedures, and staff guidance. Consult affected offices before finalization to identify practical impacts. Work with the Nation’s legal department, special counsel, courts, departments, boards, commissions, enterprises, and subject-matter staff as directed for Council work.
8. Protect confidential information and records. Safeguard attorney-client communications, attorney work product, sensitive governmental records, personnel information, and tribal data. Use secure storage, transmission, retention, and return practices consistent with applicable law and the agreement.
Minimum Education Skills and Experience
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one United States jurisdiction and current good standing with all applicable licensing authorities.
• Ability to draft clear ordinances, resolutions, code amendments, legal memoranda, and related legislative materials.
• Knowledge of tribal sovereignty, self-governance, separation of powers, sovereign immunity, jurisdiction, due process, confidentiality, and government recordkeeping principles.
• Ability to explain complex legal issues clearly to elected officials, staff, committees, and community audiences when requested.
• Strong legal research, writing, editing, issue-spotting, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently, respond to time-sensitive requests, manage competing assignments, and maintain professional judgment under deadlines.
• No conflict of interest that would impair representation of the Tribal Council. Disclose actual or potential conflicts before contract approval and throughout the engagement.
• Ability to comply with applicable professional conduct rules, Tribal law, procurement requirements, confidentiality obligations, and the professional services agreement.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience representing tribal governments, tribal councils, departments, courts, intertribal organizations, or other sovereign governmental entities.
• Experience drafting or revising tribal codes, ordinances, Council rules, administrative regulations, policies, charters, intergovernmental agreements, or government procedures.
• Familiarity with tribal constitutions, legislative processes, codification, parliamentary procedure, public meeting requirements, and governmental decision-making structures.
• Experience working with elected officials and translating policy direction into neutral, legally sound legislative language.
• Experience in legislative drafting, statutory interpretation, government law, tribal law, federal Indian law, administrative law, or related public-sector legal work.
• Ability to attend in-person meetings on reasonable notice when requested by the Council.
Salary: Based on Qualifications and Experience Closes October 6, 2026
Submit the following materials:
• Cover letter describing relevant experience and a resume or curriculum vitae.
• At least one legal writing sample, preferably involving legislation, statutory analysis, tribal law, or government law.
• Proof of current bar membership and good standing, and professional references.
• Proposed hourly rate or fee schedule, and disclosure of actual or potential conflicts of interest.
Submit to: renley@dennislawok.com
Staff Attorney – Indian Child Welfare
Lummi Indian Business Council; Bellingham, WA
1. Represent the Lummi Nation in tribal, federal, and state forums on matters relating to Lummi
children and youth, including juvenile dependency and guardianship cases.
2. Participate as team member and attend meetings regarding dependency, guardianship, delinquency,
youth at risk, and truancy cases as needed.
3. Represent the Nation in Tribal Court, state court and appeals courts on child welfare matters, family
wellness court matters, criminal offenses, traffic, environmental and natural resources violations,
and civil forfeiture and exclusion proceedings as periodically requested. ” “• Graduate of an accredited law school and member in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association.
• Member of the Lummi Nation Tribal Court Bar or able to obtain admission within 30 days.
• One year of experience as an attorney, preferred.
• Courtroom experience, preferred.
• Knowledge of Indian Child Welfare Act, preferred.
• Lummi/Native American/Veteran preference policy applies.
• Must possess a valid Washington State driver’s license and meet eligible requirements for tribal insurance.
Salary $40.14-$45.20/hr DOE First Review 10/07/26 https://www.lummi-nsn.gov/widgets/JobDocument.php?id=5404
Law Clerk
Zwillinger Wulkan; Phoenix, Arizona
Our Indian Law Practice Group is seeking a part-time Law Clerk to assist attorneys with legal research, analysis, drafting, and case preparation. This position offers an opportunity to gain meaningful experience working on matters involving federal Indian law, tribal law, and tribal courts.
• Current law student in good academic standing.
• Strong legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Careful attention to detail and the ability to manage assignments and deadlines.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Interest in federal Indian law, tribal law, or representing tribal governments and entities is preferred.
Closes 11.1.26
Applicants may send their resume to sophia.rivera@zwfirm.com
