Job Postings 10/30/26

Angie Sanchez

Legal Internship (Summer 2027)

Morongo Band of Mission Indians; Banning, CA

The Morongo Legal Department provides legal services and representation to the Tribe, including elected Tribal officials, Tribal administrative departments, Tribal committees, the Morongo Casino Resort & Spa, and other Tribal enterprises. The Legal Department is regularly involved in a diverse set of legal issues including taxation, gaming, ICWA, employment, code development, energy, business development, health, education, litigation, and more. The Legal Department seeks one qualified Legal Intern to join the office for Summer 2027. The Legal Intern will work closely with the Morongo Legal Department in several clearly defined projects to be completed over the course of Summer 2027. The position is temporary and will last eight to ten weeks. The Department desires a commitment of 40 hours per week. It is the goal of the Morongo Legal Department to provide a tailored Intern program that responds to the interests and goals of the Legal Intern. The Intern program includes the opportunity to get to know the Morongo Tribal community, lands, and enterprises. By interning with the Morongo Legal Department, we are confident you will improve your lawyering skills, learn first-hand the demands of in-house legal counsel, and gain meaningful exposure to substantive Indian law projects.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

  • Experience drafting legal memoranda
  • Excellent written/oral skills
  • Excellent research and analytical abilities
  • Native American law coursework (must be 2L or 3L in Fall 2026)

Provide:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Legal Writing Sample
  • Unofficial law school transcript
  • Two references

Pay: $40.00 per hour Open Until Filled https://morongonation.org/employment/

Special District Court Judge

The Chickasaw Nation; Ada, Oklahoma

We are currently looking for a Full-Time Special District Court Judge to join our Chief Justice team located at the Tribal Court in Ada, Oklahoma.

Responsibilities:

* Conduct all court proceedings, as assigned on a case-by-case basis as assigned by the District Court Judge

* Issue all orders and paper incidents thereto, in order to administer justice in all matters withing the jurisdiction of the court

* Be responsible for creating and maintaining the rules of the court

* Hold court regularly at a designated time and place

* To administer oaths, conduct hearings, and otherwise undertake all duties and exercise all authority of a judicial officer under the law

* Maintain knowledge of current case law

* Good communication skills, both orally and in writing, with attorneys, litigants, judges, staff, and the public

* Ability to manage/schedule court docket and possess good supervisory skills

* Attends meetings and training as required

* Acts as master, mediator, and arbitrator

* Must demonstrate willingness and ability to follow Chickasaw Nation Judicial Branch policy and procedures

* Be Familiar with alternative sentencing and restorative justice

* Demonstrated moral integrity and fairness in his/her business

Must have a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

Must have a minimum of five years combined experience in law practices

Must be a member of the Chickasaw Bar Association

Must live within the Chickasaw Nation boundaries

Must be a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation

Open until 01/01/2027 https://gen-chickasawnation-prd.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=IC

UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

WESTERN DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON

COURT OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR: See job description here.

COURTROOM DEPUTY CLERK: See job description here.