The Indian Law Section of the New Mexico State Bar is hosting its annual CLE on Thursday, November 1, 2018 from 9am to 12:15pm. The Indian Law Section’s annual program will focus on topics that will help the Indian law practitioner on a daily basis. This program will include updates on legal developments in 2018, covering case law, statutes, regulations and executive actions. The program will also include a presentation on effective legal writing strategies and tips and cover legal ethics involved in practicing Indian law. To register, please click here.
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Friday Job Announcements
Job vacancies are posted on Fridays. Any posts received prior to 12pm EST on Friday will appear in that Friday’s announcements. If you would like to submit a post for an Indian law or leadership job, please send a brief description of the job and a PDF job announcement to indigenous@law.msu.edu.
Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi
Tribal Prosecutor/ICWA Attorney, Fulton M.I. The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi seeks a licensed attorney to serve as Prosecutor/ICWA Attorney for the Tribe to be appointed for an approximate term of four (4) years (January 1, 2019-December 31, 2022). This is a contractual, part-time position and will be compensated on an hourly basis. The NHBP Prosecutor serves as the chief law enforcement officer of the Tribe. Please see the job announcement for more information. Applications due no later than October 5, 2018.
Chief Judge, Fulton, M.I. The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi seeks a Chief Judge for the Tribal Court to be appointed for an approximate term of four (4) years (January 1, 2019-December 31, 2022). This is a part-time position and will be compensated on an hourly basis. The position does require flexible hours as required to address requests for warrants and hearings requiring emergency or expedited consideration. The NHBP Constitution requires that Supreme Court Justices must: have attained the age of thirty (30); be a licensed attorney in good standing; cannot be a Member of Tribal Council or running for a Tribal Council position or a Tribal employee; and never been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or no contest to, a violent crime, felony, or a crime of fraud. Candidates must have experience in the practice of Indian law, whether in tribal, state or federal court(s). Judicial experience and 5 or more years experience as a licensed attorney and/or judge is preferred. Please see the job announcement for more information. Applications close on October 5, 2018.
Associate Justice, Fulton, M.I. The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi seeks an Associate Justice for the Supreme Court of the Tribe to be appointed for an approximate term of six (6) years (January 1, 2019-December 31, 2024). This is a part-time position and will be compensated on an hourly basis. The NHBP Constitution requires that Supreme Court Justices must: have attained the age of thirty (30); be a licensed attorney in good standing; cannot be a Member of Tribal Council or running for a Tribal Council position or a Tribal employee; and never been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or no contest to, a violent crime, felony, or a crime of fraud. Candidates must have experience in the practice of Indian law, whether in tribal, state or federal court(s). Judicial experience and 5 or more years experience as a licensed attorney and/or judge is preferred. Please see the job announcement for more information. Applications close on October 5, 2018.
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
Senior Assistant General Counsel, Fountain Hills, A.Z. The Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation is seeking a Senior Assistant General Counsel. Some of the duties of the Senior Assistant General Counsel include: serve as legal advisor to the Tribal Council, tribal government departments and economic enterprises; perform high level legal research and analysis in numerous areas of law and policy related to Federal Indian and Indian Law; provide legal advice and analysis of tribal, State and Federal laws and regulations, specifically in relation to water and environmental law and policies; draft and revise the Tribal Constitution, Law and Order Code, other tribal laws, ordinances, and policies; work at hours and times outside of normal business hours and days; draft, review and recommend changes to various contracts; review other agreements, proposals; represent the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation in Tribal, State and Federal court actions; and perform other duties as assigned or required. Please see the job announcement for more information. Applications close on October 2, 2018.
Wisconsin Judicare
Staff Attorney, Indian Law Office, Wausau, W.I. Wisconsin Judicare’s Indian Law Office has an immediate opening for an attorney to represent Native American individuals and groups on a variety of issues including criminal defense representation in tribal courts and Indian law litigation in tribal and state courts. Attorney must be admitted to practice law in Wisconsin; have good communication skills; knowledge of Native American issues is preferred. Attorney must have experience or a strong interest in poverty law and be willing to provide brief services and/or representation to eligible low-income Wisconsin residents and Native Americans. All staff attorneys are expected to share responsibility for the development and maintenance of good working relationships with community groups, as well as with state and local bar associations. Travel may be required. Please see the job announcement for more information.
Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska
Magistrate, Juneau, A.K. The Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska are seeking a Magistrate. The Magistrate will hear and decide, as well as enter judgments and orders, on judicial matters on paternity, child support, and enforcement of child support orders. Please see the job announcement for more information.
Court Coordinator, Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court, Juneau, A.K. he Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska are seeking a Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court Coordinator. The Coordinator will facilitate planning, development, and implementation for the Juvenile Healing to Wellness Court. Please see the job announcement for more information.
Oglala Sioux Tribe
In-House Counsel, Pine Ridge, S.D. The Oglala Sioux Tribe has three (3) In-House Counsel positions open. The In-House Counsel(s) will work for the OST Council, the Executive Committee and with two (2) Tribal Council Standing Committees each as listed below: Land Committee, Health and Human Services Committee, Education Committee, Economic and Business Development Committee, Law and Order Committee and Finance Committee. Salary based on experience and budget. Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience specializing in Indian Law.
Please submit:
- Letter of Intent
- Resume with three references
- Certificate of Good Standing,
- Copy of valid state bar license(s)
- State and Federal background checks and hair follicle drug test results mailed directly from the facility to the Legal Department.
CLOSING DATE: OCTOBER 31, 2018.
SUBMIT DOCUMENTS TO: Lisa Cummings, OST Legal Department, PO Box 1204, Pine Ridge, SD 57770 – EMAIL: LisaC@ostlegal.org or FAX: 605-867-2140.
Nisqually Indian Tribe
Tribal Prosecutor, The Nisqually Indian Tribe is seeking a Tribal Prosecutor. The Tribal Prosecutor will represent the Tribal in all criminal matters in Tribal, State, and Federal jurisdictions. The Prosecutor will advise the Tribal Council and other departments on criminal matters. The Prosecutor will also represent the Tribe in Indian Child Welfare cases in Tribal and State court, and advise the Indian Child Welfare Department. The position will also be expected to assist with other civil matters, and occasional in-house legal duties as requested. The position is expected to be full-time. Please see the job announcement for more information.
Last week’s postings: August 31, 2018.
Domestic Violence Homicide Prevention Firearms Technical Assistance Project Call for Proposals
The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ), in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women (OVW), invites proposals from communities to participate in the Domestic Violence Homicide Prevention Firearms Technical Assistance Project (FTAP). The overall objective of the FTAP is to help communities identify challenges limiting a more robust implementation of domestic violence firearms laws in their jurisdictions and assist them in establishing a localized response that is best suited to their communities’ unique needs and characteristics. NCJFCJ seeks proposals from communities reflective of the geographic diversity across the country, including rural, urban, suburban, and tribal settings, as well as sites with differing governing laws.
Please the announcement here.
Rabang v. Kelly Dismissed for Lack of Jurisdiction Post-Election
The Western District of Washington recently dismissed Rabang v. Kelly, the case about disenrollment within the Nooksack Tribe, for lack of jurisdiction. Please see the relevant documents below.
156 6-7-18 Minute Order re Show Cause
159 6-29-18 Plaintiffs’ Brief re Show Cause Order
160-1 6-29-18 Exhibit A Letter from PDAS John Tahsuda to Roswell Cline
160-2 6-29-18 Exhibit B Letter from WSBA re Connie Sue Martin
164 7-13-18 Defendant Chief Judge Raymond G Dodge Jr’s Response to Order to Show Cause
Repatriation Conference: Advocating for Our Ancestors
The Association on American Indian Affairs is holding the 4th annual Repatriation Conference at the Forest County Potawatomi Hotel & Casino in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on November 13-15, 2018.
AAIA is accepting session proposals until August 3, 2018. Early registration ends on August 31, 2018.
Please review the conference packet here.
31st Annual University of Washington Indian Law Symposium
Join the Native American Law Center for the 31st Annual University of Washington Indian Law Symposium. As in past years, the conference includes comprehensive litigation and legislation updates and a number of topics of interest to a broad array of practitioners and policy makers.
Please find more information and register here.
Updates in Free v. Dellinger
Federal Public Defender Job Announcement
The Federal Public Defender for the District of New Mexico has four openings in its Albuquerque, New Mexico Office:
Please see the respective job announcements for more information.
State Bar of Wisconsin: Seventh Annual Indian Law CLE
Friday Job Announcements
Job vacancies are posted on Fridays. Any posts received prior to 12pm EST on Friday will appear in that Friday’s announcements. If you would like to submit a post for an Indian law or leadership job, please send a PDF job announcement and/or the website where it is posted and a brief description of job to indigenous@law.msu.edu.
Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians
RFP Legal Services, Oakhurst, C.A. The Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians is seeking proposals for legal services to represent the tribe in an investigation and potential litigation of claims, including claims based on fraud, misrepresentation, negligence and/or malfeasance. Please see the job announcement for more information. Applications due by 5:00pm PST on July 18, 2018.
Department of Interior
Attorney-Adviser, Portland, O.R. The Department of Interior is seeking an Attorney-Adviser to provide legal advice and other legal services on matters to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on matters including, but not limited to the National Wildlife Refuge System, the Endangered Species Act, the National Environmental Protection Act, the Freedom of Information Act, and wildlife law enforcement matters; water rights litigation, including Indian water rights; and other legal matters may include contracts management, torts, or employment law. This position requires strong research skills, and ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally. Please see the website for more information. Applications close on July 16, 2018.
Attorney-Adviser, Anchorage, A.K. The Department of Interior is seeking an Attorney-Adviser to serve as a trial attorney and legal advisor handling federal sector employment litigation, policy and counseling matters, including human resources, employment discrimination and labor relations issues; and advise senior Departmental and Bureau officials on federal employment litigation and policy, including Title 5 of the United States Code, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, labor relations pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Service Reform Act, and various executive orders and regulations pertaining to employment actions, including discrimination and labor relations as they relate to federal employment, and relevant civil rights statutes falling under the Department’s public civil rights programs. Please see the website for more details. Applications close on July 16, 2018.
Wisconsin Judicare, Inc.
Staff Attorney, Indian Law Office, Wausau, W.I. Wisconsin Judicare, Inc. (WJ) is a non-profit law firm funded by the Legal Services Corporation, the Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation, and other public and private sources. WJ provides civil legal services to low-income persons in the northern 33 counties of Wisconsin, as well as the 11 Federally-recognized Indian tribes. Wisconsin Judicare’s Indian Law Office has an opening for an attorney to represent Native American individuals and groups on a variety of issues. Please see the announcement for more information.
Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation
Executive Director, Smith River, C.A. The Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation is seeking an Executive Director to lead its Tribal Administration. Please see the job announcement for more information. Applications and resumes can be emailed to sharper@tolowa.com. Applications and resumes may also be mailed to: Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, ATTN: Human Resources, 140 Rowdy Creek Road, Smith River, CA 95567. Please see the job announcement for more information.
Yurok Tribe
Associate General Counsel, Northern California. The Yurok Tribe is seeking an Associate General Counsel. This is a full-time position with a salary rage of $60,904-$94,898. This position includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with sick time and vacation pay. To apply, please visit the website or call (707) 482-1350 for more information.
Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe
Court Attorney, Tribal Court, Onamia, M.N. The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Tribal Court is seeking a Court Attorney. The Court Attorney is responsible for research and analyzing complex legal issues and questions raised in cases heard in District Court. The position will also provide support in the context of drafting, preparing and maintaining legal documents for court cases. The Court Attorney will serve in a confidential capacity and work with substantial independence; however, collaboration with the judicial body and court administration will be required. The Court Attorney will supervise the law clerks, interns and externs. Applications close on July 25, 2018. Please see the job announcement for more information.
Department of Justice
Assistant United States Attorney, Minneapolis, M.N. The U.S.Attorney’s Office (USAO)-District of Minnesota is currently seeking highly qualified candidates for one or more Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) positions for the Civil Division of the USAO. AUSAs in the Civil Division handle a wide variety of civil cases, including civil health care and procurement fraud, civil rights enforcement, constitutional challenges to statutes and regulations, environmental defense and enforcement, financial litigation, asset forfeiture, and the defense of employment discrimination and tort claims. AUSAs in the Civil Division litigate in the United States District Court and in the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. Civil Division AUSAs write sophisticated pre-trial motions and appellate briefs as well as handle depositions and trials. They also oversee government investigations under the False Claims Act. Civil AUSAs are expected to work independently and in teams with other AUSAs and federal government agencies. Applications close on July 24, 2018. Please see the website for more information.
Spirit Lake Nation
Juvenile Intake Officer, Fort Totten, N.D. The Spirit Lake Tribe is seeking a Juvenile Intake Officer. This position involves public relation skills in working with troubled children and youth along with independent and substantial degree of discretion in making decisions to determine need for formal judicial involvement or diversity programs for juvenile delinquent offenders. It also entails reviewing delinquency petitions and conducting informal adjustments and/or assisting the Juvenile Court Prosecutor in determining processing of juvenile cases. The applicant must be able to work with little or no supervision at times. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Juvenile Prosecutor or Judge. Works with average exposure to noise, but subject to frequent disruptions and moderate degree of stress. Travels occasionally when necessary to do networking with other agencies. Please see the job announcement and/or website for more information.
Prosecutor, Fort Totten, N.D. The Spirit Lake Tribe is seeking a Prosecutor. Some of the duties of the Prosecutor will be: to perform all phases of criminal prosecution of offenses committed in violation of the Spirit Lake Tribe Criminal Code within the jurisdiction of the Spirit Lake Tribe, to present and prosecute all criminal complaints in Tribal Court, and to work closely with law enforcement. Please see the job announcement and/or website for more information.
Native American Rights Fund (NARF)
Clerkships, Various Locations. Each year, NARF conducts a nation-wide search for law students to participate in its Law Clerk Program. Positions are available in all three of NARF’s offices: Anchorage, AK; Boulder, CO; and Washington,D.C. Please indicate your office preference in your cover letter. Please see the job announcement for more information. Applications close on September 14, 2018.
Yakama Nation
Attorney II, Toppenish, W.A. The Yakama Nation is seeking two (2) attorneys. The employee serves as attorney for the Yakama Nation Public Defender-Legal Aid Services Program and is responsible for providing quality professional legal representation and advice to tribal member clients in Tribal, Municipal, State and Federal Court systems or administrative agencies as assigned by the Lead Attorney-Program Manager. Employee is responsible for providing a full range of legal services to tribal members in areas such as, criminal, dependency, children’s court, fish and game, civil, family and Federal Indian Law matters, as assigned by the Lead Attorney-Program Manager. Services include legal research, evaluation of potential cases, analyzes and preparation of accepted cases, motions, hearings, trials and appeals. The attorney may be appointed by the courts as a Guardian Ad Litem in custody matters. In addition the attorney will provide legal education law clinics for the public as assigned. The position pays $40.56/hour. Please see the application and announcement for more information.
Spokane Tribe of Indians
Chief Judge, Wellpinit, W.A. The Spokane Tribe is seeking a law trained individual to serve as Chief Judge of the Spokane Tribal Court located at Wellpinit, Washington on the Spokane Indian Reservation. The Spokane Tribal Court is located approximately 40 miles northwest of Spokane, Washington and exercises jurisdiction over a broad range of civil and criminal matters. Please see the announcement fr more information. Applications close on August 10, 2018.
Last week’s posts: July 6, 2018.
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