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Friday Job Announcements

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Job vacancies are posted on Friday. Additional announcements may appear throughout the week. If you would like your Indian law or leadership job posted on Turtle Talk, please email indigenous@law.msu.edu.

The Tulalip Tribes of Washington

Paralegal, W.A. Provides support to attorneys. Under the direction of an attorney, the paralegal will resolve routine legal issues, complete substantive legal work that requires knowledge of legal concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Researches and analyzes law sources as requested and performs clerical duties as needed.

Central Council of Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska

Court Investigator (RFP), Juneau, A.K. The Tlingit & Haida Tribal Court is soliciting contractual-service proposals for a Court Investigator(s) for cases involving children in the Tribal Court. The Tribal Court will contract with up to three (3) Court Investigators for a one (1) year contact with three (3) one-year Options for a maximum of four years.

Stockbridge-Munsee Community

Appellate Judicial Services (RFP), Bowler, W.I. The Stockbridge-Munsee Community, a federally-recognized Indian tribe, is seeking proposals from qualified firms or individuals to provide judicial services to the Stockbridge-Munsee Court of Appeals for three (3) open judicial positions on the Court of Appeals.  The successful bidder will be expected to participate on a panel of three (3) appellate court judges and preside over appeals of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community Tribal Court. Proposals are due no later than April 10, 2018 by 4:00pmCST.

Department of Justice

Assistant United States Attorney, Albuquerque, N.M. The Albuquerque Office has three vacancies in its Criminal Division. The mission of the office is to represent the Criminal and Civil interests of the United States. The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico will enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States, provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and to administer and enforce the Nation’s laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. Applications close on April 9, 2018.

Comanche Nation

Tribal Attorney (RFP), Lawton, O.K. The Comanche Nation is requesting proposals from qualified attorneys or law firms experienced in American Indian Law to provide competent, effective, and timely legal representation. Candidates must be licensed with the Oklahoma Bar Association. Please submit a resume and a proposal demonstrating the capacity and capability of the attorney or law firm to perform the work involved. Proposals must be submitted by April 16, 2018 by 5pm.

National Congress of American Indians

Staff Attorney, Washington D.C. NCAI has an opening for a Staff Attorney in the Washington, D.C. office. Subject areas may include (but are not limited to): tribal sovereignty, the federal trust responsibility, tribal lands, environment and natural resources, public safety, tribal justice systems, juvenile justice, federal agency consultation, taxation, economic development, and other issues of importance to Indian tribal governments. Applicants must have a JD degree and active bar membership, with eligibility for D.C. bar admission. This is a salaried position offering competitive compensation and benefits, with salary based on experience. Applicants should send their resume, a brief writing sample, three references, and a cover letter to Derrick Beetso at dbeetso@ncai.org. Deadline to apply is April 13, 2018.

Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation

Opioid Litigation Attorney (RFP), Toppenish, W.A. The Yakama Nation is requesting proposals for an attorney or firm who can represent the Nation in opioid-related litigation against opioid manufacturers and distributors. Proposals are due April 6, 2018.

Public Defender, Toppenish, W.A. Due to an increased staffing, our office is seeking both a full-time and part-time attorney.  Our attorneys are tasked with representing individuals in many jurisdictions, including state, municipal, and tribal courts.  Both challenging and rewarding, our office works as a team in providing defense in criminal and civil matters.  The positions pay $33.37 per hour with excellent benefits.  Please contact Bevra Jacobson for any questions.

San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe

Tribal Court Judge (RFQ), Tuba City, A.Z. The San Juan Southern Paiute Tribal Court is accepting requests for qualifications for tribal judge. The Judge for the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribal Court is responsible for the fair and impartial administration of justice for all cases and controversies within the jurisdiction of the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe. The Tribal Judge shall administer all cases and controversies arising in law or equity under the Constitution of the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, and may assign cases and other matters to lower courts of special jurisdiction, such as traditional dispute resolution, as the Tribal Council establishes in accordance with the Constitution. Responsibilities will also include establishing and overseeing the administrative operations of the Tribal Court and providing assistance and recommendations to the Tribe to seek out and secure funding to support Tribal Court operations. Additional duties and responsibilities may include the development of Tribal Court rules of procedure, Tribal ordinances and Tribal codes for approval by the Tribal Council.

Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Tribal Code Review and Revision (RFP), Cass Lake, M.N. The Leech Lake Tribal Court (LLTC) is engaged in a comprehensive review and update of the Tribes’ Code and Court Rules. The LLTC seeks to contract with a firm or attorney to assist in reviewing and editing the existing Child Welfare and Family Relations portions of the Leech Lake Code and the Leech Lake Rules of Court.  The Court is also seeking recommendations for revision and development of additional codes for the benefit of the Band.  Much of the drafting work can be completed remotely. However, the successful candidate will need to be available to travel to the Leech Lake Reservation in Minnesota as needed to meet with the judges, attorneys and other stakeholders throughout the drafting process. Proposals are due no later than April 20, 2018.

Grand Traverse Bay of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Tribe

Appellate Judge, Peshawbestown, M.I. The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Tribe serves notice to the Tribal Membership and licensed attorneys about a judicial vacancy on the Tribal Appellate Court.  The judicial vacancy on the Tribal Appellate Court may be filled by a Tribal Member or a licensed attorney for the balance of the unexpired six (6) term, due to end on September 30, 2020. Submissions due no later than April 12, 2018.

Last week’s post: March 30, 2018

Sovereignty Symposium Writing Competition

Neoshia Roemer

The Supreme Court of Oklahoma and the Sovereignty Symposium, Inc. are sponsoring a writing competition open to all students enrolled in an accredited law school in the United States, its territories or Canada.

In conjunction with Sovereignty Symposium XXXI, which will be held June 6-7, 2018 at the Skirvin Hilton Hotel, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, a scholarly collection of legal and historical writings will be presented to all participants.  Legal libraries all over the United States regularly solicit copies of the publications for their collections.   The subject matter of the paper may be on any area of the law relating to Native Americans or other indigenous peoples.  First, second, and third prizes in the amounts of $750.00; $500.00; and $250.00 will be awarded.  The winning entry will also be published in the 2018 Symposium compendium of materials.  Second and third place entries will be published if space permits.

The entries in the writing competition must be not less than thirty (30) single-spaced pages nor more than fifty (50) single-spaced pages in length.  The paper used shall be 8-1/2” x 11” in size.  The title of the paper, the name of the author and a current mailing address and telephone number must be placed on a cover page.  Only the title of the paper should appear at the top of the first page of the text.  The author’s name should appear on the cover page only.  Papers must be submitted in Word or Word Perfect format.  E-mail the formatted version to kyle.shifflett@oscn.net.  Use a 12-point font in Times New Roman format.  Again, the document should be single spaced.  The left and right margins must be 2”; the top and bottom margins must be 1.5”.

Papers are evaluated for: Timelines of Subject; Originality; Legal Analysis; Use of Authority; Creativity of Arguments; Strength and Logic of Conclusions; Grammar; Punctuation and Writing Style.

Entries must be received no later than May 1, 2018.  Publication releases will be required prior to payment of prize money.  Email entries to e-mail Kyle.shifflett@oscn.net.

Request for Proposal for Legal Services (California)

Neoshia Roemer

The Redwood Valley Little River Band of Pomo Indians in Redwood Valley, C.A. is requesting proposals for legal services from attorneys who are currently licensed to practice law in California or from law firms who currently employ attorneys licensed to practice law in California. Please see the attached document for more information on requested qualifications and how to submit the proposal. Please contact Mary Camp at admin@rvrpromo.net if you have any questions.

Friday Job Announcements

Neoshia Roemer

Job vacancies are posted on Friday. Additional announcements may appear throughout the week. If you would like your Indian law or leadership job posted on Turtle Talk, please email indigenous@law.msu.edu.

Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska

Healing to Wellness Court Coordinator, Juneau, A.K. The tribal court is looking for a Healing to Wellness Court Coordinator to facilitate planning, development and implementation for the Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court program through the Central Council Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (T & H) Court system. The position pays $27.04-$34.48 per hour. Application deadline is March 30, 2018 at 4:30pm. Only accepting online applications. For questions contact Human Resources: humanresources@ccthita-nsn.gov or call 907/463-7707.

Barnhouse Keegan Solimon & West LLP

Commercial Transactions Attorney, Albuquerque, N.M. Albuquerque firm focusing on federal Indian law representation is seeking an associate attorney with approximately 3 to 5 years’ training, experience and concentration in commercial transactions. Position requires substantial experience in commercial transactions, preferably in the areas of federal Indian law and tribal law. Applicants must be licensed in a state jurisdiction. Applicants must be motivated, hard-working, and passionate about serving Native American individuals, tribes, pueblos and their business enterprises. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, three references and a writing sample to Barnhouse Keegan Solimon & West LLP at lvera@indiancountrylaw.com.

Morris K. Udall Scholarship & Excellence in National Environmental Policy Foundation

General Counsel, Tucson, A.Z. The General Counsel has primary responsibility for all legal affairs of the Morris K. and Stewart L. Udall Foundation, fulfilling traditional in-house counsel functions. The General Counsel reports directly to the Foundation Executive Director, and secondarily to the Chair of the Board of Trustees. The General Counsel provides legal services to the Board, the Executive Director, and all programs. Applications close April 16, 2018.

Kadiak, LLC

Project Administrator, Anchorage, A.K. Kadiak, LLC is looking for a Project Administrator to join its team in Anchorage, Alaska to work with project team in co-project management role to conduct Tribal Court Assessments for identified Alaska villages on behalf of the Bureau of Indian Affairs. The team will conduct 15 tribal court assessments in Alaska each year. Kadiak offers competitive compensation an an extraordinary benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more. This position requires frequent travel to rural Alaska communities.

National Judicial College

Program Attorney, Reno, N.V. The National Judicial College seeks an experienced Program Attorney responsible for researching, designing and implementing continuing judicial education programs. Under direction of the Academic Director the Program Attorney will:

  • Manage NJC’s Tribal Judicial Center including supervision of program manager.
  • Research, design and implement curricula for in-person and web-based continuing judicial education programs.
  • Identify and recruit judicial, medical, legal, and other professional faculty.
  • Develop faculty, provide feedback on performance and presentation style.
  • Edit faculty-provided material for accuracy and compliance with NJC standards.
  • Analyze enrollment trends and promote NJC products through a wide array of marketing tactics to increase judicial participation.
  • Lead manager/administrator team during all stages of course facilitation.
  • Handle all logistics for off-site courses including direct contact with host site staff.
  • Participate in grant concept papers and applications, including deliverable identification, budgeting time and expenditures, and project length. Ensures deliverables are met.
  • Develop yearly program budgets.
  • Assist in all areas of the Academic Department and special projects as required.
  • Continually uphold the NJC values of maintaining an absolute commitment to justice, delivering and inspiring excellence and innovation in our work, championing integrity, and demonstrating engaged leadership.
  • Depending on experience, position may be filled as a Senior Program Attorney or Tribal Program Attorney.

Navajo Nation (Previously posted on March 16, 2018)

Law Clerk-Intern, Window Rock, A.Z. Interested candidates should submit their cover letter, resume, transcript and a short (5-10 page) writing sample to Cherie Espinosa at cespinosa@nndoj.org.  Complete application packets must be received no later than 5 p.m. Mountain Time on Friday, April 20, 2018.

Last week’s postings: March 16, 2018

Friday Job Announcements

Neoshia Roemer1 Comment

Job vacancies are posted on Friday. Additional announcements may appear throughout the week. If you would like your Indian law or leadership job posted on Turtle Talk, please email indigenous@law.msu.edu.

Little River Holdings (Little River Band of Ottawa Indians)

Little River Holdings LLC, a wholly owned enterprise of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, is accepting proposals from consultants to facilitate a development project.  If you have experience in some or all of the following areas and are interested in bidding, please contact us for a Request for Proposal Packet. Areas of expertise required are: Real Estate Development Planning, Financial Projections, Debt/Equity Projections, Grant Procurement, Securing of Investors/Lenders, Construction Monitoring, and Compliance and Asset Management. You can show interest and request the packet at tomstdennis@lrboi-nsn.gov or crystalnewman@lrboi-nsn.gov. Deadline for showing interest is April 1, 2018, and the deadline for submitting the proposal is April 30, 2018.

Pueblo of Isleta

Associate General Counsel, Isleta, N.M. Under the direction of General Counsel, the Associate General Counsel provides professional legal counsel in the areas of tribal government, federal-tribal relations, jurisdiction issues, environmental and natural resources law and policy, economic development, tribal business enterprise, and employment issues. Works to protect tribal assets and preserve tribal sovereignty. The Pueblo is looking for someone who is a member of the New Mexico bar and has at least three years of relevant experience.

Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation

Summer Law Clerk, Office of Legal Counsel, Pendleton, O.R. The OLC is looking for a summer law clerk, who may work on up to two projects: (1) research concerning historic CTUIR specific cases; and/or (2) work with a project team research project concerning reservation boundaries. Clerk(s) will work on site with occasional remote locations for associated tasks. Applications close April 18, 2018.

Navajo Nation

Summer Law Clerk, Department of Justice, Window Rock, A.Z. The Navajo Nation Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking energetic and motivated candidates for multiple funded summer law clerk positions in the following areas of practice:

  • Natural
  • Tax and Finance,
  • Litigation,
  • Employment,
  • Human Services,
  • Government Services,
  • Economic Development,
  • Gaming,
  • Water Rights, and
  • Direct Legal Services for Navajo Relocate

Interested candidates must be enrolled in an ABA accredited law school, should have at least taken Federal Indian Law, and should submit their cover letter, resume, transcript and a short (5-10 page) writing sample to Cherie Espinosa at cespinosa@nndoj.org.  Complete application packets must be received no later than 5 p.m. Mountain Time on Friday, April 20, 2018. Externally funded applicants strongly encouraged to apply.

Crow Tribe of Indians

Legislative Attorney, Crow Agency, M.T. The Legislature is seeking an attorney to work alongside them in developing and implementing policy that protects and develops the Nation, its people and assets. The job requires both administrative experience and trial experience (to respond to challenges of new, or enforcement of existing, law).

Tohono O’odham Nation

Mining Attorney, Sells, A.Z. The Tohono O’odham Nation is in the preliminary stages of searching for a Mining Attorney on a contract basis. This is not an official request for proposals but we are scoping out the interest and will be sending bid packets to those interested. Please see the attached RFP for the scope of work. Any further questions can be directed to Joshua Rees, Deputy Attorney General at joshua.rees@tonation-nsn.gov

National Indian Child Welfare Association

Strategic Communications Manager, Portland, O.R. The National Indian Child Welfare Association to promote NICWA’s public image and visibility through a variety of communications media. They will support and work directly under the supervision of the executive director. The strategic communications manager has four key areas of responsibility. Applications close on April 4, 2018.

Association on American Indian Affairs

Cultural Sovereignty Fellowship, Washington, D.C. The Association on American Indian Affairs seeks a recent graduate of an undergraduate, graduate or law degree program to join AAIA for a year in the metro DC area for a paid internship to work on National policy on protecting cultural resources/heritage and Indian child and youth matters. Applications are due by April 23.

Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Miller & Monkman, LLP

Attorney, Anchorage or Juneau, A.K. Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Miller & Monkman, LLP announces an attorney position opening in either our Anchorage, Alaska or Juneau, Alaska office.  The Sonosky Chambers firm specializes in representing Native American interests in a wide range of work involving tribal sovereignty and self-governance, complex litigation, appellate and Supreme Court work, legislative affairs, health care, and a wide range of additional matters.  Additional information about our firm is available at www.sonosky.com.  Interested applicants should have strong credentials and a commitment to representing Native American interests.  We are ideally looking for an entry-level candidate with 0 to 2 years of experience, but all qualified applicants will be considered.  If you have any questions or would like to submit application materials, please send them to Office Manager Sue Tyree at sue@sonosky.net.  All applications will be considered on a rolling basis, but we encourage serious applicants to apply by April 15th.

Last week’s postings: March 9, 2018

Bar Preparation Scholarship Announcement (New Mexico)

Neoshia Roemer

To support and promote the practice of Indian Law in New Mexico and to help defray the costs of preparing for and taking the New Mexico bar examination, the Indian Law Section of the State Bar of New Mexico annually awards scholarships to third-year law students who intend to practice Indian Law in New Mexico. Students who will graduate in 2018 and take the bar examination within one year of graduation may apply. The 2018 Bar Scholarship will award up to a total of $4,000 or more in scholarships, which is subject to change based on the number of applicants, student interest and Indian Law Section resources. Applications must be postmarked no later than March 31, 2018.

Friday Job Announcements

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Job vacancies are posted on Friday. Additional announcements may appear throughout the week. If you would like your Indian law or leadership job posted on Turtle Talk, please email indigenous@law.msu.edu.

Department of Justice

Trial Attorney, Environment and Natural Resources Division, Washington D.C. The Natural Resources Section seeks to hire and cultivate talented trial attorneys and provides its lawyers with frequent and meaningful court experience in a variety of jurisdictions on a broad range of issues. Because of the diverse nature of our docket, the ideal candidate should be comfortable in a “first-chair” role in multiple complex cases, and have demonstrated and substantial experience in all aspects of civil litigation, including pre-trial discovery, presentation of oral argument, and examination of fact and expert witnesses. Applications close on March 27, 2018.

Assistant U.S. Attorney, Oklahoma City, O.K. The office is currently seeking applicants to fill one or more Assistant U.S. Attorney positions in the Criminal Division. Assignment to the Criminal Division may include responsibility for all phases of criminal prosecution from providing guidance to law enforcement officers, initiating criminal charges, conducting grand jury proceedings and trials, handling appeals, or asset forfeiture matters. Applications close on March 15, 2018.

Assistant U.S. Attorney, Albuquerque, N.M. The attorney selected will serve in the Civil Division in the Albuquerque office. In this capacity, the attorney will be assigned to litigate civil defensive cases, including torts, employment discrimination, Administrative Procedures Act cases, immigration cases, and miscellaneous actions. Applications close on March 23, 2018.

California Indian Legal Services

Staff Attorney, Bishop, C.A. This is a full-time position devoted to increasing and enhancing the legal services we provide to individuals with Indian law and non-Indian law issues, including general poverty law. Staff attorney will work with individuals, families, organizations and tribal governments in all areas of Federal Indian law, including but not limited to, advising on issues involving jurisdiction, tax, estate planning, trust assets, environmental law, natural resource development, cultural resource protection, Indian education, tribal governance, employment, tribal justice systems, and the Indian Child Welfare Act. Responsibilities may range from the provision of brief counsel and services to low income Indian individuals to representing individuals and tribes in state and federal court, negotiating contracts, advising tribal clients and developing and implementing constitutions, codes, and policies for tribal clients. For instructions on how to apply, please see the job announcement.

 

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

Litigator, Nesplem, W.A. The abuse of opioids is a widespread problem on the Colville Reservation. The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation (“Tribes”) is issuing this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) to qualified law firms interested in providing legal services consisting of representation in litigation against opioid manufacturers and distributors on behalf of the Tribes. Applications close on March 26, 2018.

DNA People’s Legal Services

Finance Director, Window Rock, A.Z. The Director of Finance is a full-time position that provides overall financial management and analysis for DNA. The position will oversee and review all financial transactions; perform complex budgeting and accounting functions, conduct financial, statistical and analytical studies and projections; prepare financial reports for management, the board and others; oversee all DNA law offices budgets in the preparation for and execution of the annual audit, tax and other regulatory filings; periodically consult with the program team on financial reports of grantees; and ensure that DNA adheres to the best, most reliable and most transparent financial policies and procedures.

Legal Services of South Central Michigan

Staff Attorney, Lansing, M.I. Legal Services of South Central Michigan is hiring two (2) attorneys to provide a range of individual advocacy and impact work as a generalist, including family, consumer, public benefits and housing law. Applications close on March 28, 2018.

Falmouth Institute

Are you interested in providing Professional Development Training and Technical Assistance to Tribal Governments and Organizations? Founded in 1985, The Falmouth Institute is seeking to expand its Faculty. We will be conducting interviews with experienced candidates March 21-22 in Phoenix and April 16-18 in Las Vegas. We are currently recruiting instructors in the following fields:
·         Finance
·         Law
·         Human Resources
·         Governance
·         Boards and Councils

Do you have at least 5 years of experience in your field, a degree related to your specialty, and experience presenting before an audience in Indian Country? If so, send your resume and interest to: basla.andolsun@falmouthinstitute.com.

Last Week’s Job Announcements: March 2, 2018.

Friday Job Announcements

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Job vacancies are posted on Friday. Additional announcements may appear throughout the week. If you would like your Indian law or leadership job posted on Turtle Talk, please email indigenous@law.msu.edu.

Nez Perce Tribe

Hanford Project Legal Policy Analyst, Environmental Restoration and Waste Management Program, Lapwai I.D. The ERWM program’s role is to protect the Tribe’s treaty-reserved right at the Hanford Site in the state of Washington, regulate air quality on the Tribe’s Reservation in the state of Idaho, and oversee emergency response planning on the Reservation. The ideal candidate will be a team player; will have sound judgement, accompanied by excellent research, writing, and communication skills; the ability to analyze complex factual, legal, and policy issues; the ability to delve deeply into environmental strategies and projects related to the Tribe’s interests at the Hanford Site; and the ability to respond to a wide array of environmental issues that require prompt and accurate analysis. The Tribe offers an attractive compensation package, including: medical and life insurance, a matching 401(k) contribution, and a generous leave policy. Applicants must have relevant experience with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school. Applicants must also pass a criminal background check with no criminal convictions, hold membership in good standing with state bar, have a minimum of one (1) year of legal practice experience, and have a positive work history, and a valid driver license with the ability to be insured under the Tribe’s policy. The Tribe is a drug-free work environment; pre-employment drug testing is required. Experience with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and experience working on behalf of Indian tribes or other governments is preferred. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, 5-10 page writing sample, three (3) references, a Nez Perce Tribe application, and a current motor vehicle report from the state(s) where you have been licensed to drive within the last three (3) years. Applications close on March 16, 2018.

Ho-Chunk Nation

Tribal Counsel, Ho-Chunk Nation, W.I. The Tribal Counsel performs a wide variety of legal work representing the Nation as a government, its departments, boards, and commissions. The Tribal Counsel will prepare pleadings for hearings and other legal proceedings; perform legal research; provide courtroom representation; advocate for federal, state, and tribal statutory, regulatory, and policy changes that provide the best protections for the Nation; and other duties as assigned. Interested applicants should submit an application, resume, and transcripts. Applications close on March 9, 2018.

Shoshone-Bannock Tribes

Deputy Tribal Prosecutor, Fort Hall, I.D. The Deputy Prosecutor investigates, compiles, and presents cases in the Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Court on behalf of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. The caseload is mainly focused on criminal matters, but will include juvenile, child support, child protection, and other cases as assigned. The Deputy Prosecutor completes work in compliance with the Shoshone-Bannock Law and Order Code; Ordinances; Resolutions; and internal protocols, policies, and procedures. The Deputy Prosecutor assists the Chief Prosecutor in handing managerial and administrative duties. A complete application must be submitted to the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Personnel Department no later than 5pm on March 9, 2018.

Assistant Tribal Prosecutor, Fort Hall, I.D. The Assistant Prosecutor investigates, compiles, and presents cases in the Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Court on behalf of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. The caseload is mainly focused on criminal matters, but will include juvenile, child support, child protection, and other cases as assigned. The Assistant Prosecutor completes work in compliance with the Shoshone-Bannock Law and Order Code; Ordinances; Resolutions; and internal protocols, policies, and procedures. The Deputy Prosecutor assists the Chief Prosecutor in handing managerial and administrative duties. A complete application must be submitted to the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Personnel Department no later than 5pm on March 9, 2018.

First Alaskans Institute

For either of the following positions, please consult this website. To apply, please submit your letter of interest, current resume, three current professional letters of recommendation, and three personal references from people other than those writing letters of recommendation to info@firstalaskans.org.

Indigenous and Governmental Affairs Strategist, Anchorage, A.K. The Indigenous and Governmental Affairs Strategist plays an important role within the Alaska Native Policy Center (ANPC) to build relationships, connections, and unity to amplify the self-determination of our peoples through advancing and protecting Alaska Native ways of living, being and knowing. This position responds to the growing need within our Alaska Native community to host difficult dialogues that advance our Native peoples, social justice and self-determination through policy change and healing for the advancement of our collective and cultural ways of life.

Indigenous Knowledge Advocate, Anchorage, A.K. The Indigenous Knowledge Advocate identifies and carries out critical knowledge sharing, research, and analysis to produce technical and culturally relatable content that speaks to the hearts and minds of the Alaska Native and broader Alaskan community on the issues we care about. With 10,000+ years of intimate Indigenous knowledge and stewardship methods which allowed for us to be self-sustaining peoples, we have much to draw upon from our ancestral connections to collectively advance as Peoples in today’s context.

Association on American Indian Affairs

Cultural Sovereignty Fellowship, Rockville, M.D. The Cultural Sovereignty Fellowship is a one-year fellowship position. AAIA is seeking recent graduates of undergraduate, graduate or law degree programs; the applicant must have or will graduate between January 2016 and June 2018. The Cultural Sovereignty Fellow will support the development of national policy in Indian affairs, and provide research, analysis and writing to support programs that include youth education, juvenile justice issues, sacred site protection, repatriation and protection of cultural heritage. A successful applicant will receive a stipend starting at $35,000 depending on the applicant’s degree program and level of experience.

Yurok Tribe

Associate General Counsel, Northern California. This is a full-time regular position. Salary ranges from $60,904 to $94,898. This position includes medical, dental, and vision; benefits include sick and vacation pay. To apply, please visit www.yuroktribe.org, or call (707) 482-1350 for more information.

Peter A. Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia

Law Clinic Professor, Vancouver, B.C. The Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia seeks applicants for a Law Clinic Professor (Adjunct Professor) for its Indigenous Community Legal Clinic (ICLC). The Law Clinic Professor would fill the role of part-time supervising family lawyer of the ICLC, with primary duties to provide legal services to qualified Indigenous persons and supervise students to offer assistance to those persons. Applicants should submit electronically a: cover letter summarizing qualifications and interest in the position; a detailed curriculum vitae; the names of three references; and, teaching evaluations (if available), by April 1, 2018 to receive fullest consideration. For more information, please visit the School of Law’s website.

 

Other postings this week: Request for Proposal: IGRA and AZ State Gaming Compact (Feb. 28, 2018)

Previous Week’s Announcements: Feb. 23, 2018.

Request for Proposal: IGRA and AZ Tribal State Gaming Compact (Hopi Tribe)

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The Hopi Tribe is accepting requests for a Contract to provide legal services to Hopi Tribe in connection with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, matters under the Arizona Tribal State Gaming Compact and applicable Hopi Tribe laws and policies. The Contractor will work on amendments, negotiations and implementations of the Compact relative to transfer agreements and/or gaming facilities.  The Contractor will assist the Office of General Counsel with transactional services which includes, but not limited to review and drafting Hopi Tribe laws and policies with respect to gaming regulatory, drafting of contracts, review of licensing issues, amendments, negotiations and implementation of the Compacts and any ancillary issues related to the aforementioned. Proposals must be postmarked by 5:00pm MST on March 2, 2018.

Call for Proposals

Friday Job Announcements

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Job vacancies are posted on Friday. Additional announcements may appear throughout the week. If you would like your Indian law or leadership job posted on Turtle Talk, please email indigenous@law.msu.edu.

DNA-People’s Legal Services, Inc.

Managing Attorney, Flagstaff, A.Z. The managing attorney is responsible for the management and oversight of the office they are assigned, including ensuring that office meets or exceed operational goals and objectives, providing necessary legal services for assigned cases, and liaising with the office staff to ensure effective client service business operations. At least three years of litigation experience preferred and should be licensed by the State Bar of Arizona.

Staff Attorney, Flagstaff and Tuba City, A.Z. The staff attorney will practice law on behalf of eligible clients. This attorney assists with prosecution of criminal cases in the Hopi Prosecutor Defender Office, and this attorney assists in civil cases for DNA offices. This position entails significant courtroom advocacy. Two years of litigation experience is preferred and should be licensed by the State Bar of Arizona.

Native Village of Eyak

Consultant , Cordova, A.K. The Native Village of Eyak is soliciting proposals for a consultant to assist in the development of an intensive outpatient treatment program for the Ilanka Community Wellness Center. Proposals must be received at the Native Village of Eyak Tribal Court office by 5:00pm Alaska time on March 1, 2018.

Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians

Evaluator, Family Healing to Wellness Court, Peshawbestown, M.I. The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians is soliciting contractual-service proposals for an Evaluator to work in the Family Healing to Wellness Court under the court’s grant. The contractual services will start upon completion of contract negotiations and end on Sep. 30, 2019. Proposals will be accepted until 5:00pm EST on Wednesday, March 7, 2018.

Advocates for the West

Staff Attorney, Boise, I.D. Advocates for the West is a non-profit, public interest environmental law firm based in Boise. Currently, the firm is looking for a passionate and talented attorney to advocate for wild salmon and steelhead in Idaho and the Pacific Northwest. The Staff Attorney position has initial funding for two years, and Advocates for the West is looking for an attorney with one to five years of prior litigation experience.

Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe

Prosecutor, Mount Pleasant, M.I. The Prosecutor will work closely with tribal law enforcement and judicial officials to effectively administer justice on the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Reservation, prosecute crimes committed by Native Americans within the exterior boundaries of the Isabella Reservation, and act as Tribal Presenter in Child Abuse and Neglect cases.

Tribal Historic Preservation Office

Tribal Historic Preservation Officer, Shelbyville, M.I. The Tribal Historic Preservation Office is looking for a Preservation Officer to oversee and ensure the preservation, protection, and management of ancestors, sacred objects, archaeological sites, properties/traditional cultural places, and archives significant to Pottawatomi history and culture.

Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation

Deputy Prosecutor, Fountain Hills, A.Z. The Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation is looking for a Deputy Prosecutor to represent the Nation in all criminal, juvenile, dependency, and/or comparable actions. Applicants must be members of the State Bar of Arizona and have three years of responsible experience in criminal prosecution or defense of criminal cases. Applications close on March 8, 2018.

Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians (Update)

Student Clerkship and Internship, Harbor Springs, M.I. The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians (LTBB) Tribal Court is seeking two summer law clerks, one paid and one funded through your school or other external sources.  The Tribal Court is a court of general jurisdiction hearing cases including, but not limited to: criminal, civil, drug court, domestic violence, eviction and children’s cases. Please email cover letters and resumes to Jody Gasco, jgasco@ltbbodawa-nsn.gov.

Other announcement(s) posted to Turtle Talk this week: Program Coordinator for NAICJA

Last week’s announcements: Feb. 16, 2018.