Announcements

14th Annual William C. Canby Jr. Lecture feat. Kristen Carpenter

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Indigenous Rights, Human Rights: It’s Time for the Declaration

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 | 12:00pm MST | Zoom Webinar

Register at: law.asu.edu/canby

Kristen Carpenter

Council Tree Professor of Law
Director, American Indian Law School
University of Colorado Law School

Kristen Carpenter is a Council Tree Professor of Law and Director of the American Indian Law Program at the University of Colorado Law School. Professor Carpenter served as a member of the United Nations Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (EMRIP) from 2017-2021, as its member from North America. While serving at the United Nations, Professor Carpenter worked on human rights issues regarding Indigenous Peoples in all regions of the world. With colleagues at the Native American Rights Fund, Carpenter is now co-lead on “The Implementation Project,” an effort to realize the aims of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in the United States. She is also a Supreme Court Justice of the Shawnee Tribe.

At Colorado Law, Professor Carpenter teaches and writes in the areas of Property, Cultural Property. American Indian Law, Human Rights, and Indigenous Peoples in International Law. She has published several books on these topics and her articles appear in leading law reviews. Professor Carpenter has served in various Associate Dean roles and as a founding member of the campus-wide Center for Native American and Indigenous Studies at CU-Boulder. In 2016 she was the Oneida Indian Nation Visiting Professor of Law at Harvard Law School. Professor Carpenter is an elected member of the American Law Institute and former member of the Federal Bar Association’s Indian Law Section Board. She is a graduate of Harvard Law School and Dartmouth College.

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The State Bar of Arizona does not approve or accredit CLE activities for Mandatory Continuing Legal Education requirement. This activity may qualify for up to 1 hour toward your annual CLE requirement for the State Bar of Arizona.

Questions? Contact ilp@asu.edu
This Zoom Webinar is free and open to the public.

Friday Job Announcements

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To post an open Indian law or leadership job to Turtle Talk, send the following information to indigenous@law.msu.edu: 

In the email body: 

  • A typed brief description of the position which includes: 
    1. Position title 
    2. Location (city, state) 
    3. Main duties 
    4. Closing date 
    5. Any other pertinent details such as links to the application 
  • An attached PDF job announcement. 

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University of Arizona James E. College of Law

Faculty Colleague – The Indigenous Peoples Law & Policy Program (IPLP). Tucson, AZ. Duties include: (1) Academic program administrative responsibilities for the IPLP Program’s degree and certificate programs (JD certificate in Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy; LL.M.; S.J.D.; BA Law Certificate in Tribal Courts and Justice Administration; Masters of Professional Studies in Indigenous Governance (MPS) and Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Governance); (2) Teaching an annual workload of 6-8 credits; (3) Researching and preparing scholarly publications in the related areas of expertise, in addition to participation in academic conferences; and (4) Membership in departmental, college-level and university committees, attending departmental meetings, processing routine paperwork such as filling out reports, answering email, participating in surveys and voting in school and university elections as appropriate. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should apply here. Please feel free to contact the chair of the search committee, Teresa Miguel-Stearns (tmiguelstearns@arizona.edu), for additional information.

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians

Attorney – Government. San Bernardino, CA. Directed and supervised by the Managing Attorney, Government, with oversight by the Vice President, Associate General Counsel, Government. Duties include: (1) Assisting in counseling all levels of leadership, management, and staff in diverse areas related to the Tribal government and its economic development operations; (2) Providing legal support and advice to the Tribal education, cultural resources, public safety, public affairs, fire, family services, and grants departments, and other departments; (3) Analyzing and drafting Tribal laws, regulations, and policies; (4) Preparing legal documents related to Tribal entity governance, including resolutions, by-laws, meeting minutes, and other organizational documents; (5) Providing recommendations to Tribal leadership and enterprise executives to minimize legal/financial exposure of the Tribal government and its economic development enterprises; (6) Assuring best practices and timely updates to address emerging legal and operational issues related to the Tribal government and its economic development enterprises; (7) Advising on proposed and existing legislation, and participating in drafting proposed state and federal legislation; (8) Addressing Tribal, federal, and state regulatory agency requirements; and (9) Participating in state and national attorney work groups on matters related to federal Indian law issues, including legislative and litigation matters. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should apply here. The position is open until filled.

Senior Staff Attorney – Government. San Bernardino, CA. Duties include: (1) Providing recommendations to Tribal leadership and enterprise executives to minimize legal/financial exposure of the Tribal government and its economic development enterprises; (2) Assisting in counseling all levels of leadership and team members in diverse areas related to the Tribal government and its economic development operations; (3) Focusing on areas including but not limited to Tribal law and governance, Federal Indian law, Tribal and commercial gaming, regulatory compliance, intergovernmental affairs, political matters, administrative rule making, litigation, and other legal issues as directed; (4) Analyzing and drafting Tribal laws, regulations, policies, notices, and other documents in coordination with and in support of other Tribal departments and entities; (5) Preparing legal documents related to Tribal entity governance, including resolutions, by-laws, meeting minutes, and other enterprise documents; (6) Addressing Tribal, Federal, and State regulatory agency applicability and requirements; (7) Advising on proposed and existing legislation, and participating in drafting proposed State and Federal legislation; (8) Assisting in participating in State and national attorney work groups on matters related to Federal Indian law and gaming law issues, including legislative and litigation matters; (9) Assuring best practices and timely updates to address emerging legal and operational issues related to the Tribal government and its economic development ventures; and (10) Assisting in due diligence in various transactions through strategic thinking and tactical decisions with various departments and economic developments. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should apply here. The position is open until filled.

Managing Attorney – Employment and Labor. San Bernardino, CA. Duties include: (1) Ensuring that San Manuel properly maintains compliance with employment and labor laws; (2) Providing specific legal support to tribal government departments and other internal clients; (3) Assisting the VP Associate General Counsel, Employment and Labor, in developing legal strategy and directing junior attorneys and outside counsel on employment and labor-related litigation and pre-litigation matters; (4) Assisting in drafting new Human Resources policies or revising/reviewing existing policies to ensure that the organization is legally compliant at all times with respect to its employment practices; (5) Providing counsel and guidance on all legal matters involving and impacting San Manuel’s relationships with labor unions; (6) Providing training to the company’s Human Resources team and business leaders; (7) Assisting in counseling all levels of management and managing staff attorneys in diverse issues related to the tribal government and its business operations; (8) Supervising staff attorneys and assisting in managing outside counsel and legal consultants as delegated by the VP Associate General Counsel; (9) Providing timely legal counsel, information, advice, support, and guidance on California employment compliance and labor matters, including all policies and procedures; (10) Advises on complex business transactions and relationships; (11) Participating in state and national attorney work groups on matters related to federal Indian law and related employment and labor law issues; and (12) Analyzing and collaborating with tribal leaders, citizens, and departmental leaders in drafting of tribal laws, regulations, and policies. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should apply here. The position is open until filled.

Southern Ute Indian Tribe

Tribal Health Department Director. Ignacio, CO. This is a professional executive management position with overall responsibility for the health services system and supervision of a variety of health and medical services and programs operated by the Southern Ute Indian Tribe (SUIT) through its Tribal Health Department (Department). The Tribal Health Director is responsible for provision of effective and efficient health/medical services in coordination with the Tribal Council, the Executive Officer, Provider Staff, and other relevant resources. The Director provides leadership and general supervision to divisions within the Department ensuring compliance with all applicable policies & procedures, contracts, and law. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should apply here. The position is open until filled.

Northwest Justice Project

Staff Attorney – Native American Unit – Re-Entry Services. Seattle, WA. Duties include: (1) Advising and representing Native American clients on LFO-relief and vacating/sealing criminal records for drug-related offenses; (2) Developing and maintaining relationships with Chief Seattle Club’s Re-Entry Case Managers,
including providing advice and technical assistance to them; (3) Engaging with the client communities and conducting legal education events for client groups, social and human services providers, and civil and tribal justice system stakeholders; (4) Identifying and developing online resources for use by attorneys and/or unrepresented litigants on matters within areas of practice and expertise; (5) Supporting the work of NJP partners, including the Native American Task Force, volunteer lawyers, private attorneys, other legal aid providers, and organizations addressing the legal needs of low-income Native Americans; and (6) Utilizing NJP’s cases management and timekeeping systems and complying with all applicable regulatory requirements and reporting needs. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should apply here. The position is open until filled.

Staff Attorney – Native American Unit – Western Washington. Seattle, WA. Duties include: (1) Advising and representing Native American clients on matters directly or indirectly related to the COVID-19 pandemic; (2) Developing and maintaining relationships with Native American tribes, organizations, and
personnel, with an emphasis on Native American communities in Western Washington; (3) Identifying and engaging with Native American persons and groups in Western Washington who experience additional barriers to improve access to civil legal services; (4) Working collaboratively with NJP’s Native American Unit and field offices to identify and address the most critical needs of Native American communities; and (5) Developing online resources for use by attorneys, community partners, and/or unrepresented Native American litigants. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should apply here. The position is open until filled.

Tanana Chiefs Conference

Associate Counsel. Fairbanks, AK. Duties include: (1) Assisting the General Counsel in all matters assigned to the legal division; (2) Participating in the development of TCC policies, procedures and programs and providing continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters and on legal implications of all matters; (3) Representing the company in legal proceedings; (4) Assisting with the coordination and management of outside counsel and litigation; (5) Interacting with members of TCC, the legal profession, officials of state and federal government, and others as assigned by the President or General Counsel; (6) Coordinating with management, auditors, accountants and other staff; (7) Meeting with clients including staff, member tribes and partners; (8) Assisting programs in negotiation and drafting of commercial, construction, contractual and other agreements; (9) Keeping informed of industry-specific regulations and ensuring that appropriate risk management strategies are in place; and (10) Providing legal advice and services on issues concerning the rights, obligations, and privileges of the organization and member tribes. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should apply here. The position is open until filled.

Request for Proposal – Legal Representation. Manistee, MI. RFP For Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Legal Representation. Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, a federally recognized Indian Tribe, is soliciting LEGAL REPRESENTATION from qualified individuals or firms for the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Legislative Branch in Manistee, Michigan. The Tribal Council is the head of the Legislative Branch and is made up of nine (9) Tribal Member Representatives. The closing date is March 10, 2022. Please contact Venus Wilson Torres at venuswilson-torres@lrboi-nsn.gov for more information.

Office of the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs

Supervisory Regulatory Compliance Specialist. Location Negotiable After Selection, United States. Duties include: (1) Supervising the Office of Regulatory Development staff and performing the full range of supervisory duties; (2) Performing duties of a highly sensitive nature and maintaining sensitive personal contacts with Department officials and high level staffs of other Federal agencies regarding policies, programs, and issues; (3) Ensuring that Indian trust resource management programs are consistent with Departmental policy initiatives; (4) Preparing, reviewing, and drafting agency correspondence, regulations, proposed legislation, legislative reports and correspondence to members of Congress; and (5) Recommending changes in policy when such changes will be more consistent and aligned with other programs within the Department as well as being more in line with other Federal programs that affect Indian rights. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should apply here by March 12, 2022.

Quileute Tribe

Request for Proposal – Public Defender – Contract Position. La Push, WA. Duties include: (1) Representing all persons charged with violations of the Quileute Law and Order Code at all stages of proceedings; (2) Performing case preparation, including review of police citations and reports, discovery materials, investigation, interview of clients and witnesses, evaluation of evidence, legal research, and development of case strategy; (3) Representing parent(s) or child(ren) in dependency proceedings appointed by the Judge; (4) Preparing written pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and briefs, proposed orders, proposed jury instructions sentencing recommendations, appellate notices and briefs, and other legal documents and forms as appropriate; (5) Advising clients on rights and responsibilities, choices, and consequences, maintaining consistent contact with clients; (6) Communicating, coordinating, and negotiating with the Tribal Prosecutor and with any other counsel involved who may be simultaneously representing the Public Defender’s clients in other jurisdictions; (7) Assisting clients with trying to obtain services and/or to overcome any barriers that may be present in order to comply with court orders and to obtain assessments and services related to drug/alcohol, mental health, domestic violence, and other psychosocial issues; and (8) Assisting in improving the Tribe’s justice system, including recommendations of codes modifications and court rules, and participation in meetings and trainings. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should fill out an application and apply here. The position is open until filled. Job Announcement Contact: court.administrator@quileutetribe.com, (360) 640-5456.

Call for Proposals & Art: 19th Annual ILPC & TICA Indigenous Law Conference

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CALL FOR PROPOSALS

Proposals due March 21st, 2022

Indigenous Law & Policy Center & Tribal In-House Counsel Association 19th Annual Indigenous Law Conference

The Conference:

The conference has eight panels; one reserved for hot topics, plus a keynote speaker. Current TICA members with a focus on the tribal inhouse practice of law who are interested in presenting are invited to submit panel proposals with up to four speakers.

Want to Speak at the Indigenous Law Conference?:

Become a TICA member at www.tica.wildapricot.org
MSU Law will provide research support for speakers in preparing materials upon request. MSU Law will cover reasonable travel and lodging expenses.

Submit Panel Proposals:

Submit panel proposals as a PDF or Word document, 300 words or less, to MSU ILPC at indigenous@law.msu.edu

Include the following information for each panelist:

  • Name
  • Title (current position)
  • Contact information

Contact Us:

Doreen N. McPaul, President of TICA: dmcpaul@nndoj.org
MSU ILPC: indigenous@law.msu.edu
Gabriela Gendreau, MSU ILPC Communications Coordinator: ggendreau@law.msu.edu

CALL FOR ART

Submissions due March 21st, 2022

Indigenous Law & Policy Center & Tribal In-House Counsel Association 19th Annual Indigenous Law Conference

Each year, the conference sponsors one American Indian, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian artist whose work is featured on digital and print conference materials which may be adapted for use. Artists of all mediums are encouraged to submit their work.

Submission Requirements:

To inquire about or to submit artwork, please email MSU ILPC at indigenous@law.msu.edu

Include the following:

  • PDF or Adobe Photoshop file
  • Artist biography / brief summary of work and artist or foundation contact information. To be included in the conference program if desired.

Contact Us:

Doreen N. McPaul, President of TICA: dmcpaul@nndoj.org
MSU ILPC: indigenous@law.msu.edu
Gabriela Gendreau, MSU ILPC Communications Coordinator: ggendreau@law.msu.edu

Past Conference Art:

View past conference artwork here: https://turtletalk.blog/indigenous-lawprogram/ilpc-artwork/

Friday Job Announcements

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To post an open Indian law or leadership job to Turtle Talk, send the following information to indigenous@law.msu.edu: 

In the email body: 

  • A typed brief description of the position which includes: 
    1. Position title 
    2. Location (city, state) 
    3. Main duties 
    4. Closing date 
    5. Any other pertinent details such as links to the application 
  • An attached PDF job announcement. 

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Earthjustice

Senior Attorney, Biodiversity Defense Program. Bozeman | Chicago | Denver | Los Angeles | Miami | New York | San Francisco | Seattle | Tallahassee | Washington, DC. Duties include: (1) Developing new cases in a strategic fashion, conducting factual investigations, developing legal theories, drafting pleadings and briefs, and otherwise managing new and existing cases within state and federal courts and administrative agencies; (2) Litigating cases from beginning to end; (3) Developing and maintaining partnerships with clients, allies, and coalition partners in litigation and other advocacy; (4) Collaborating in team problem solving, litigation strategy, and project management; (5) Managing relationships with co-counsel, clients, and coalition partners; (6) Supervising the work of Associate Attorneys, Litigation Assistants, and Law Clerks; (7) Integrating communications and legislative advocacy into litigation and other legal strategies,
working effectively with other departments; (8) Supporting efforts to ensure a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences; and (9) Training and mentoring Associate Attorneys. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should submit via Jobvite a resume, one to two page cover letter explaining your interest in this position and the skills you would bring to it, writing sample– preferably a legal brief or memorandum you have written; Law school transcript, and list of three references. Preference will be given to candidates who apply by March 13, 2022. After that, applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Associate Attorney, Rocky Mountain Office. Denver, CO. Duties include: (1) Working closely with Earthjustice attorneys, scientists, professional staff, and clients to build cases and support policies that serve a diverse set of clients; (2) Participating in the full range of tasks involved in administrative advocacy and complex litigation, including factual investigation, legal research and analysis, memo writing, discovery, briefing, and oral advocacy; (3) Interacting with clients and working with experts to develop a clear understanding of the facts involved in each case; (4) Representing Earthjustice on telephone calls and at meetings with clients, partners, co-counsel, and experts; (5) Developing skills required to serve as spokesperson in media; and (6) Assisting with hiring and supervision of student law clerks and externs. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should submit via Jobvite a resume, one to two page cover letter explaining your interest in this position and the skills you would bring to it, writing sample– preferably a legal brief or memorandum you have written; Law school transcript, and list of three references. Preference will be given to candidates who apply by February 27, 2022. After that, applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Associate Attorney, Oceans Program. Seattle, WA. Duties include: (1) Working closely with Earthjustice attorneys, professional staff, and international partners to build cases and support policies that serve a diverse set of clients; (2) Participating in the full range of tasks involved in administrative advocacy and complex litigation, including factual investigation, legal research, memo writing, briefing, and oral advocacy; (3) Interacting with clients and partners, and work with experts to develop a clear understanding of the facts involved in each case and, ultimately, to support our litigation goals; (4) Participating in development of parallel strategies to support both domestic and international
advocacy; (5) Representing Earthjustice on telephone calls and at meetings with clients, partners, co-counsel, and experts; (6) Developing skills required to serve as spokesperson with print and other media; and (7) Assisting with hiring and supervision of student law clerks. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should submit via Jobvite a resume, one to two page cover letter explaining your interest in this position and the skills you would bring to it, writing sample– preferably a legal brief or memorandum you have written; Law school transcript, and list of three references. For this position, we are looking to hire a candidate who is available to start in June or September 2022. Preference will be given to candidates who apply by March 14, 2022. After that, applications may be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Maryland Sea Grant and the Agriculture Law Education Initiative

Environmental Law & Policy Fellowship. Maryland Sea Grant (MDSG) and the Agriculture Law Education Initiative (ALEI) are excited to invite recent (since 2018) or soon to graduate law students to apply for a one-year legal fellowship. Please come join our dynamic team of legal experts and scientists to work at the exciting interface of law, policy, and environmental research. This one year fellowship has the possibility for a second year renewal in mutual agreement between the fellow, MDSG, and funding availability. MDSG supports research, education, extension, and outreach on critical environmental issues in the Chesapeake and coastal bays and their watersheds. ALEI is comprised of legal specialists and other extension specialists who help agricultural producers understand and comply with state, federal, and local laws and regulations. The Maryland Sea Grant legal fellow will help work toward these goals through projects involving training and programming for government agencies, coastal industries, and coastal communities addressing coastal law and policy in Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay. See our website for full details: https://bit.ly/mdsg_law_fellowship.

Waséyabek Development Company

Board of Directors Member. Grand Rapids, MI. Duties include: (1) Creating and stimulating the economy of the Band; (2) Generating profits to promote the growth and continuity of Waséyabek Development Company by investing to create and grow profitable companies and acquiring profitable companies and assets for the purpose of oroviding future distributions of profits to the Tribal Government to fund essential government services and programs; and (3) Creating employment opportunities for Tribal members. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should submit letters of interest and statements of qualifications by March 18, 2022 to: Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi, c/o Robyn Burlingham | 1485 Mno-Bmadzewen Way | Fulton, Michigan 49052 | ATTN: Waséyabek Development Company, L.L.C. | With Copy to: Waséyabek Development Company, L.L.C. | 16 Monroe Center Drive NE, Suite 200 | Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 | ATTN: Deidra Mitchell, CEO

Michigan Supreme Court

Michigan Judicial Institute Director, Michigan Supreme Court. Lansing, MI. Duties include: (1) Represent MJI at meetings with judicial associations and other agencies, persons, or organizations conducting business with MJI; (2) Conducting legal research and responding to inquiries from judges, court personnel, other state offices, attorneys, and members of the public relating to MJI legal reference publications; (3) Developing division tactical plans based on the Michigan Supreme Court (MSC) strategic plans; (4) Leading MJI staff including assessing human resource needs, recruiting highly qualified staff, determining staff development needs and providing development resources, performance communication planning, recognition, compensation, and discipline; (5) Developing concise performance communication plans (PCP) for direct reports; (6) Directing, coordinating, and evaluating MJI judicial education, publication, MCJE, and Learning Center activities and services; (7) Developing and overseeing the goals, policies, and procedures for MJI’s online products and content; (8) Determining long-term goals, system needs and software solutions to accomplish division objectives, and directing the work of MJI personnel developing, maintaining, and enhancing the MJI webpages and eresources; (9) Establish goals for MJI and the Learning Center consistent with priorities determined by the chief justice and state court administrator; (10) Leading curriculum development and implementation; and (11) Analyzing new laws, court rules, and administrative orders for impact on the courts and resulting educational training needs and for impact on content of Learning Center exhibits. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to jobapps@courts.mi.gov by 5:00pm February 25, 2022. If you need assistance please contact Judicial Human Resources (517) 373-1147.

Environmental Protection Agency

Environmental Protection Specialist – Office of International and Tribal Affairs (OITA), American Indian Environmental Office (AIEO). Washington, DC. Duties include: (1) Developing strategies and recommendations related to human health and the environment in Indian Country; (2) Working with American Indian Environmental Office (AIEO) Senior Advisors in analyzing and evaluating new approaches to environmental cooperation, including technical assistance programs, and working closely with other EPA and USG staff to develop programs that aim to improve human health and environmental protection in Indian Country; (3) Implementing major projects to provide environmental assistance on high-profile programs of national significance that help advance United States Government (USG) environmental and human health strategic objectives in Indian Country; (4) Preparing guidance, training content, sensitive analytical reports, briefing materials, and testimony for delivery at national trainings, conferences and meetings, etc.; (5) Administering work assignments (under contracts) or assistance agreements in accordance with applicable EPA and Federal guidelines, policies, procedures, and OITA requirements; and (6) Identifying and tracking resources necessary to support programs for which the incumbent has been assigned oversight responsibility. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should apply here.

Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes

Associate General Counsel. Concho, OK. Reports to the General Counsel. Duties include: (1) Representing the Tribe in all aspects of tribal government; (2) Preparing legal research and writings as required; (3) Advocating for and defending the interests and trust assets of the Tribes and negotiates inter-governmental agreements with Federal, State and local governments; and (4) Providing general legal counsel to the Executive Branch and all Tribal Departments. Please see the position description for further information. If there are any questions regarding this position, you may contact Hershel Gorham at 405-422-7618.

Association of American Indian Affairs

Communications and Public Relations Director. Remote. Duties include: (1) Overseeing the Association’s outreach, education and marketing efforts that successfully promote the Association’s vision, mission and goals to Indian Country, organizational and fundraising partners, and the public; (2) Overseeing and managing websites and all social media platforms; (3) Building relationships and opportunities with Native Nations, organizations, governmental agencies and the public; (4) Utilizing and reporting on internet analytics with the intent to improve the Association’s impact; (5) Overseeing and managing the development of written, graphic and video content; (6) Developing and managing written and video blogs to help increase visibility and search engine optimization; (7) Overseeing and managing bulk mail and e-mail communications and campaigns; (8) Developing and managing department budget; (9) Serving as the primary media contact while generating and maintaining relationships with press, advertisers and vendors to further the exposure of the Association; and (10) Supervising the communications and public relations employees, interns, fellows and volunteers. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates can view application instructions here.

National American Indian Court Judges Association (NAICJA)

Program Attorney – Request for Proposals. Possibly remote; Boulder, CO. Duties include: (1) Assisting in the development of the curriculum and materials for tribal justice advocacy and adjudication trainings; (2) Recruiting qualified experienced tribal court judges, advocates and administrators; (3) Providing technical assistance to tribal justice systems; (4) Assisting in the development and maintenance of the NAICJA website; (5) Identifying locating, and/or developing resources and tools for tribal justice practitioners; (6) Assisting in the planning, coordination and hosting of the yearly National Tribal Judicial Conference; (7) Preparation of required reports to the NAICJA Board of Directors and funding agencies; (8) Securing of additional funding and resources; and (9) Assisting in the development and implementation of new trainings and programs in line with NAICJA mission and tribal justice system client needs. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should submit via email, a cover letter, resume, one writing sample, and three references to: Carrie Garrow, President, Board of Directors, National American Indian Court Judges Association, Email: president@naicja.org | A. Nikki Borchardt Campbell, Executive Director, National American Indian Court Judges Association, Email: nikki@naicja.org by March 11, 2022.

Tribal Law Consultant – Request for Proposals. Possibly remote; Denver, CO. Duties include: (1) Coordinating grant and project deliverables, ensuring deliverables are met; (2) Participating in frequent planning sessions with the NAICJA TCCLA Team; (3) Assisting in regional policy dialogue sessions to assess the issues and needs of communities and inform the TCCLA team on emerging issues; (4) Developing follow-up recommendations from regional policy analysis of tribal villages and/or communities; (5) Developing Veterans Project social marketing posters/logo; and (6) Researching, designing, and implementing strategies for the Veterans Project. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should submit via email, a cover letter, resume, one writing sample, and three references to: A. Nikki Borchardt Campbell, Executive Director, National American Indian Court Judges Association, Email: nikki@naicja.org by March 5, 2022.

Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs

Chief Judge. Warm Springs, OR. Duties include: (1) Guiding and supervising work of other judges,
department heads, and Court Administrator; (2) Presiding over all cases presented to the Court under the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs Reservation Law and Order Code and Ordinances; (3) Recommend additions, deletions and modifications to the overall court system and its laws, rules and regulations; (4) Interacting with Tribal Council, other judges and Tribal employees, prisoners, and the public; and (5) Working closely with police department, prosecutor’s office, parole & probation, Human Services, county, state and federal agencies. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should apply here and here.

Staff Attorney – 2 Positions. Santa Ana Pueblo, NM. NAP handles cases and matters in several jurisdictions involving federal Indian law and tribal law issues, including representation of low-income individuals in Pueblo and tribal courts and other forums, which may include family law, consumer law, and criminal law matters. NAP conducts outreach to tribal and Pueblo communities. Additionally, NAP sometimes handles poverty law issues involving consumer and family law matters in forums other than tribal courts.  Often involves travel throughout NM.  Full job description and instructions can be found here:  https://newmexicolegalaid.isolvedhire.com/jobs/512400.html.  The positions are open until filled.

Legal Aid – Paralegal. Santa Ana Pueblo, NM. The Paralegal may be required to conduct applicant intakes, collect client data, and provide litigation support. The position will be based with the Native American Program located in Santa Ana but may require occasional travel within the state.  NAP handles cases and matters in several jurisdictions involving federal Indian law and tribal law issues, including representation of low-income individuals in Pueblo and tribal courts and other forums, which may include family law, consumer law, and criminal law matters. Full job description and instructions can be found here: https://newmexicolegalaid.isolvedhire.com/jobs/320906.html. The position is open until filled.

Little River Band of Ottawa Indians

Request for Proposals – Legal Representation. Manistee, MI. Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, a federally recognized Indian Tribe, is soliciting legal representation from qualified individuals or firms for the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Legislative Branch in Manistee, Michigan. The Tribal Council is the head of the Legislative Branch and is made up of nine (9) Tribal Member Representatives. The closing date is March 10, 2022. Please contact Venus Wilson Torres at venuswilson-torres@lrboi-nsn.gov for more information.

Principal Tribal Court Advocate – Office of the Attorney General. Window Rock, AZ. Duties include: (1) Performing legal work related to representation of the Navajo Nation government, as assigned by the Assistant Attorney General, including legal research, negotiations, legal writing, drafting pleadings, briefs, memoranda, resolutions and other documents for the divisions, departments, or programs assigned; (2) Child Support Enforcement: Presenting child support enforcement cases before the Office of Hearings and Appeals; (3) Participating in case staffing with Child Support Enforcement officers; and (4) Providing legal advice and case strategy.  This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

Principal Attorney (Water Right Unit) – Office of the Attorney General. Window Rock, AZ. Duties include: (1) Under general direction of the Assistant Attorney General or the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General, professionally representing the Nation in multiple water rights adjudications pending in state and federal courts, in state administrative water rights matters and in any settlement negotiations concerning the Nation’s water rights; (2) Working closely with technical staff within the Water Rights Unit Staff, Department of Water Resources and other programs within the Navajo Nation, and with consultants retained to provide technical support to the Nation or to serve as expert witnesses; and (3) Providing legal advice on all water rights matters to the Office of the President and Vice President, the Office of the Speaker, the Navajo Nation council, and its committees and subcommittees and the Navajo Nation Water Rights commission (NNWRC) to ensure that the water rights of the Navajo Nation are effectively pursued and protected.  This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

Senior Programmer Analyst – Office of the Attorney General. Window Rock, AZ. Duties include: (1) Under general direction of the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General, performing a variety of complex duties such as installing, programming, maintaining, and saving of organization’s digital information within the Office of the Attorney General; (2) Serving as a resource person with regard to matters relating to information systems, development and implementation of security controls, efficient use and maintenance of system and equipment; (3) Facilitating implementation management information systems; (4) Installing and maintaining servers on local area networks; (5) Performing network device configurations, workstation set ups, and assigning nodes or network address definitions; installs and monitors performance of servers on local area networks; and (6) Maintaining knowledge of current trends in hardware and software technology relating to the practice of law, selecting the most feasible and economic methods to operate existing system. This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

Attorney (Water Rights Unit) – Office of the Attorney General. Under general direction of the Assistant Attorney General or the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General. Duties include: (1) Representing the Nation on water rights matters, including the adjudication of water rights in administrative, state and federal courts for the purpose of securing and protecting the Nation’s water rights; (2) Working directly and indirectly on settlement negotiations concerning the Nation’s water rights, including the implementation of successful settlements; (3) Working closely with legal and technical staff within the NNDOJ Water Rights and Natural Resources Units, Department of Water Resources, Water Management Branch, other programs within the Nation, contract counsel, and with consultants retained to provide technical support or to serve as expert witnesses; (4) Providing legal work, legal research, and preparing legal memorandums, briefs, pleadings and other documents necessary for litigation and settlement purposes; and (5) Drafting, reviewing, analyzing and interpreting judicial decisions, legislation, contracts, leases, permits and other related documents. This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

Senior Attorney, (Human Services/Government Unit). Under general direction of Assistant Attorney General or the Attorney General, and Deputy Attorney General. Duties include: (1) Providing legal direction to Navajo Nation Division, departments, Navajo Nation Council and committees regarding a wide range of legal issues, including statutory and regulatory compliance, contract and procurement issues, and intergovernmental relations; (2) Performing professional legal work in research, trial and other legal work; (3) Conferring with, providing advice to, and preparing advisory memorandums for various departments and branches of the Navajo Nation; (4) Preparing interpretations of new legislation and judicial decisions; (5) Reviewing contracts, leases, permits and related documents; (6) Interviewing witnesses, complainants, and other on a variety of legal matters; (7) Conducting legal research, preparing briefs, pleadings and other legal documents; and (8) Assisting in routine operations of Department of Justice. This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

Prosecutor – Office of the Prosecutor. Kayenta, AZ. Duties include: (1) Representing the interest of the Navajo Nation in juvenile adjudications, dependencies, Children in Need of Supervision (CHNS); (2) Researching and studying litigation of juvenile proceedings and child neglect cases; (3) Preparing oral arguments, gathering facts and data, determining if sufficient evidence exists to support the charges; (4) Attending juvenile related hearings in Navajo Nation Courts; (5) Conducting legal research, drafting complaints, motions and/or other legal proceedings; (6) Preparing a legal strategy; and (7) Making decisions in sensitive case and seeking assistance as needed in the juvenile matter. This position serves at the pleasure of the Chief Prosecutor.  This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

Senior Prosecutor – Office of the Prosecutor. Shiprock, NM. Duties include: (1) Representing the interest of the Navajo Nation in prosecuting individuals alleged to have violated provisions of the Navajo Nation Code; (2) Reviewing citations, arrest sheets and other law enforcement documents and reports; (3) Interviewing witnesses, gathering facts and data, determining if sufficient evidence exists to support the charges; (4) Conducting legal research, drafting complaints, motions and/or other legal proceedings; (5) Preparing a legal strategy; (6) Preparing and presenting criminal and civil cases in the Navajo Nation and appellate courts; (7) Preparing legal memoranda, briefs, motions, and other required documents for court presentation; (8) Providing training to Prosecutors and Juvenile Presenting Officers and on request to law enforcement personnel; (9) Collaborating with law enforcement agencies; (10) Presenting major and complex litigation in District and Family Courts; This position is sedentary with a potential for high levels of stress. This position serves at the pleasure of the Chief Prosecutor.  This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

Prosecutor. Tuba City, AZ. Duties include: (1) Representing the interest of the Navajo Nation in prosecuting individuals alleged to have violated provisions of the Navajo Nation Code; (2) Reviewing citations, arrest sheets and other law enforcement documents and reports; (3) Interviewing witnesses, gathering facts and data, determining if sufficient evidence exists to support the charges; (4) Conducting legal research; (5) Drafting complaints, motions, and/or other legal proceedings; (6) Preparing a legal strategy, gathering and compiling evidence, identifying and subpoenaing witnesses, records, and other information required to present the case; (7) Preparing and presenting criminal and civil cases in the Navajo Nation and appellate courts; (8) Preparing legal memoranda, briefs, motions and other required documents for court presentation; and (9) Performing extensive legal research.  This position serves at the pleasure of the Chief Prosecutor.  This position is open until February 25, 2022 by 5:00 p.m., please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

Chief Prosecutor. Window Rock, AZ. Duties include: (1) Performing administrative, managerial, and prosecutor work in directing the Office of the Prosecutor and component districts including White Collar Crime; (2) Administering short and long range planning, organizing, directing, strategic planning for annual external and supplemental budgets; (3) Coordinating and evaluating the overall effectiveness of the assigned program office and districts; (4) Adhering to the Plan of Operating and establishing annual goals and objectives, and making necessary amendments; (5) Preparing and presenting the annual budget during the annual budget process; (6) Conducting staff and program evaluations, ensuring the appropriate services are effectively and efficiently addressed; (7) Addressing personnel recruitment, interviews, hiring, and promotions; (8) Supervising all professional at-will employees and regular status employees; and (9) Promoting and maintaining public relations, representing the interest of the Navajo Nation and the Office of the Prosecutor(s) on a local, state, national, tribal and related levels, attending meetings, serving on committees, task forces, and other related groups, overseeing the management and in expenditures of the general and if applicable external funds ensuring compliance with financial requirements. Please see the position description for further information. This position is open until March 30, 2022 by 5:00 p.m., please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

2022 Summer Law Clerk. The Navajo Nation Department of Justice (NNDOJ) seeks energetic and motivated candidates for funded summer law clerk positions in the following areas of practice: Natural Resources; Tax and Finance; Litigation; Employment; Human/Government Services; Economic Development; Water Rights; Chapter (local) government; Relocatee Benefits; and Criminal and civil prosecution. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest that specifies areas of practice or interest, a resume, law school transcript, and a brief 5-10 page writing sample to DOJ at general@nndoj.org. Complete applications are due on Monday, February 28, 2022 at 5:00 pm MT. The Navajo Nation Department of Justice will contact qualified applicants for an interview. Those selected for law clerk positions will be required to complete a Navajo Nation Employment Application.

Hobbs Straus Dean & Walker

Associate Attorney. Washington, DC. Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP is seeking applications for an Associate Attorney who will work in-person in the Washington, DC office.   We are accepting applications from 2021 law school graduates and attorneys with up to three years of experience. Hobbs Straus is a national law firm with offices in Washington, DC; Portland, OR; Oklahoma City, OK; Sacramento, CA; and Anchorage, AK.  Hobbs Straus specializes in Federal Indian Law and has worked for almost 40 years to realize positive change in Indian Country.  Our attorneys are dedicated to promoting and defending Tribal Nations’ rights and exercise of sovereignty, expanding opportunities for Tribal Nations, and improving the lives of American Indians and Alaska Natives. To apply, interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial law school transcript, writing sample, and references to Robin Branthover at rbranthover@hobbsstraus.com.  Please reach out to Robin or to Katie Klass at kklass@hobbsstraus.com with any questions. The closing date for this position is March 18, 2022. We will contact all applicants after we make our hiring decision. However, should you receive another offer or otherwise want an update before you hear from us, please reach out to Robin or Katie.

Twelve Clans, Inc.

Request for Proposals – MULTIPLE POSITIONS. Please see the attached Request for Proposals Document for further information about the various Requests for Proposals and the submission requirements. All submissions are due by 5:00pm CT March 5, 2022. Below is a list of the RFPs.

  • Request for Proposals – Corporate Legal Counsel Services / Advisor
  • Request for Proposals – Accounting Services / Advisor
  • Request for Proposals – Annual Audit Services
  • Request for Proposals – Banking Services
  • Request for Proposals – Directors and Officers Insurance
  • Request for Proposals – Financial And Operational Diligence Services

Rosette, LLP

Associate Attorney. Grand Rapids, MI. Duties include: (1) Providing counsel and legal services to clients as well as representing clients in a professional manner while maintaining express confidentiality; (2) Participating in business development functions (trade shows, seminars, etc.) to maintain and build client relationships as well as expand business; (3) Communicating with opposing attorneys through personal contact, telephone/email and facsimile to expedite cases to closure; (4) Conducting legal research by preparing legal memoranda and necessary pleadings required in all aspects of state, federal and tribal litigation matters; and (5) Drafting tribal codes, regulations, agreements, analyze and review legal documents. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should submit a Cover Letter, Resume, Official/Certified Law School Transcript, Certificate of Good Standing from State Bar, Writing Sample, and three professional references to hr@rosettelaw.com.

Administrative Assistant. Sacramento, CA; Chandler, AZ; Oklahoma City, OK. Duties include: (1) Welcoming all incoming visitors; (2) Managing all incoming phone calls and administering incoming mail; (3) Ordering office supplies as needed; (4) Directly supporting Partners with calendar management, travel arrangements, expense reports, coordination of key meetings, and correspondence; (5) Assisting other administrative staff with support overflow work, including word processing, data entry, or other tasks; (6) Drafting legal memoranda, pleadings, motions, correspondence, or other documents as requested; and (7) Accurately maintaining client files. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, three professional references, and a drivers license to hr@rosettelaw.com.

Paralegal. Sacramento, CA; Chandler, AZ. Duties include: (1) Assisting with the preparation, filing, and service of litigation pleadings in state, federal and tribal court; (2) Acting as liaison among all parties including court or other neutrals for scheduling and sharing information; (3) Organizing and managing documents and case matters, including the creation of spreadsheets and retrieval systems; (4) Performing administrative duties such as calendaring hearings and deadlines, organizing case files and managing logistics; (5) Aiding attorneys with interrogatories, exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, appendices
and other discovery requests; (6) Under the direction and supervision of supervising attorney, conducting legal research by preparing legal memoranda and necessary pleadings required in all aspects of state,
federal and tribal litigation matters on an as needed basis; (7) Interfacing with clients on a continuous basis; (8) Assisting attorneys and other staff members with travel and hotel arrangements as needed; (9) Preparing and filing monthly expense reports and attorney credit card statements; and (10) Participating in periodic internal meetings with paralegals, administrators, and attorneys in other offices. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, official/certified law school transcript, and notary license to hr@rosettelaw.com.

Friday Job Announcements

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To post an open Indian law or leadership job to Turtle Talk, send the following information to indigenous@law.msu.edu: 

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  • A typed brief description of the position which includes: 
    1. Position title 
    2. Location (city, state) 
    3. Main duties 
    4. Closing date 
    5. Any other pertinent details such as links to the application 
  • An attached PDF job announcement. 

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Gun Lake Tribe

Staff Attorney. Shelbyville, MI. Duties include: (1) Providing legal counsel and guidance to Tribal Departments legal matters; (2) Reviewing, researching, interpreting, and preparing both written and oral opinions on a wide variety of legal issues; (3) Drafting and reviewing ordinances, policies and procedures, regulations, bylaws, and other legal documents for authorization; (4) Reviewing contracts, leases, and other legal documents, researching legal issues and recommends revisions as necessary; (5) Providing training to the staff and/or community on various legal issues through seminars and meetings; and (6) Maintaining professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest developments in law and in other related areas. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should register and apply through our online employment portal by February 21, 2022 to be considered for this position.

Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs

Deputy Superintendent – Trust Services. Pine Ridge, SD. Duties include: (1) Providing leadership for all agency Trust Services staff to foster the effective conservation and utilization of all Indian resources; (2) Developing approaches to integrate/coordinate the performance of services in various subordinate programs within and between Federal, BIA, and tribal offices to ensure maximum use and accountability of resources and assets; (3) Developing and implementing trust funds expenditure plans for supervised and encumbered accounts; (4) Serving as a liaison to contract and compact tribes regarding natural resources management, and to other agencies to promote natural resources management; (5) Researching, analyzing, preparing or directing preparation of a wide variety of reports and projects; (6) Managing and coordinating the activities of the trust programs to ensure that all program elements responsible for disbursing federal funds or managing federal trust property; (7) Budgeting, program planning, and development of cooperative relationships for and within the Trust Service programs; (8) Providing positive direction and implementation of supervisory and managerial activities related to equal employment opportunity, and ensuring merit-based practices in the recruitment, selection, training, and recognition process; and (9) Ensuring compliance with rules and regulations regarding the use of government funds, equipment, and property. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should apply here by February 22, 2022.

Big Fire Law & Policy Group LLP

Associate Attorney – Economic Development and Cannabis. Omaha, NE.  Seeking candidates with a minimum of 3 years of economic development and cannabis experience to join our Firm. The right candidate will have the opportunity to work on cases in a variety of areas including entity formation, governance, tax exemption and compliance, formation of commercial agreements, loan documents, and development of programs to assist community economic opportunities. This position also includes navigating legal processes, regulations, and compliance within the cannabis industry.  Please send resume and cover letter, including salary requirements to careers@bigfirelaw.com.  For more information, please see the position description. 

Generalist Water Law Environmental Energy Attorney. Omaha, NE.  Seeking candidates with at least 5 years of general experience working with tribes and tribal entities including experience with water law, environmental law, and energy to join our Firm. The right candidate will have the opportunity to work on cases in a variety of areas including general tribal representation, representation of irrigation districts, water delivery entities, and agricultural water users, as well as tribal entities that develop renewable and nonrenewable energy. This position also includes agribusiness, real estate development, and commercial and corporate transactions. Please send resume and cover letter, including salary requirements to careers@bigfirelaw.com.  For more information, please see the position description. 

Employment Law Attorney. Omaha, NE.  Seeking candidates with at least 5 years of Employment Law experience to join our Firm. The right candidate will have the opportunity to work on cases in a variety of areas including wrongful termination, discrimination and wage and hour matters, workers compensation, contracts, harassment claims, advising on HR policies, and compliance with the law relating to the formation and cessation of employee relationships. Please send resume and cover letter, including salary requirements to careers@bigfirelaw.com.  For more information, please see the position description. 

2022 Summer Associates. Omaha, NE or Winnebago, NE.  Summer Associates with work in their desired practice group, with an opportunity to work in another practice group during the summer to gain varied experience. Summer Associates will work directly with a Partner to gain real-life experience in the legal profession and have an opportunity to participate in meetings and draft legal documents. Summer Associates will have the opportunity to work on cases and business transactions in tribal, federal, and state venues across the country.

Associate Attorney – Tribal Government and Housing. Omaha, NE.  Seeking candidates with minimum 3 years’ of tribal government and housing experience.  The right candidate will have the opportunity to work on cases in a variety of areas including representation in tribal governments in tribal, federal, and state courts, before federal and state legislative bodies and agencies, drafting of ordinances, regulations and policies, negotiation and review of contracts and commercial transactions.  Please send resume and cover letter, including salary requirements to careers@bigfirelaw.com.  For more information, please see the position description. 

Litigation Attorney. Omaha, NE.  Seeking candidates with 5-10 years of litigation experience to join our metropolitan Omaha, Nebraska office (remote possible). The right candidate will have the opportunity to work on cases in a variety of areas including constitutional law, environmental law, real estate, employment, tax issues, corporate/business matters, and complex federal, state and tribal court litigation at both trial and appellate levels.  Please send resume and cover letter to careers@bigfirelaw.com.  For more information, please see the position description. 

The Tohono O’odham Office of Attorney General

Assistant Attorney General – two openings. Sells, AZ. The Tohono O’odham Office of Attorney General is hiring two (2) Assistant Attorneys General. The Office of Attorney General represents the interests of the Tohono O’odham Nation in tribal, state, and federal venues.  While the two postings are for an Assistant Attorney General IV, the Office of Attorney General will consider applicants with less than eight years of experience. Attorneys enjoy a diverse practice, face challenging jurisdictional issues, and protect tribal sovereignty.  Knowledge of federal Indian Law is preferred but not necessary. Position classifications are as follows: Assistant Attorney General I (1 year of legal experience); Assistant Attorney General II (3 years of legal experience); Assistant Attorney General III (6 years of legal experience); and Assistant Attorney General IV (8 years of legal experience). Interested candidates should send their resume to Attorney General Howard M. Shanker at Howard.Shanker@tonation-nsn.gov . Please call Mr. Shanker at (520) 349-0559 if you have any specific questions. 

Housing Staff Attorney. Bishop, CA. Duties include providing legal services related to homelessness prevention through community education, advice and consultation, representation without litigation, direct representation of tenants in Unlawful Detainer (eviction) proceedings in state court, and affirmative litigation on behalf of tenants against unlawful housing actions by landlords. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and writing sample to Leann Ferry, Director of Administration, California Indian Legal Services, Re: Bishop Housing Staff Attorney, 117 J Street, Suite 201 Sacramento, CA 95814. E-mail: BIS-hiring@calindian.org. The position is open until filled.

Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska

Child Support Attorney. Remote, or Juneau, AK. The position will represent the Tribe in child support cases, including paternity, establishment and enforcement actions. Duties include: (1) appearing in Tribal Court; (2) preparing and filing legal documents; (3) maintaining and updating policies and procedures; (4) drafting revisions to Tribal statutes; and (5) supporting the coordination of services among Tribal programs. This position is open until filled. Please see the position description for further information. To apply or review the position description visit https://ccthita.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=517.

University of Iowa

Program Director Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative. Iowa City, IA. Duties include: (1) Managing the College of Law’s Hubbell Environmental Law Initiative through planning, promotion, and implementation; (2) Leading strategic planning initiatives and assuming responsibility for administration of the Initiative’s programs and collaborate with faculty as subject experts; (3) Operational and Financial Management; (4) Strategic Planning; (5) Communication and Outreach; (6) Compliance; (7) Quality Improvement; and (8) Leadership/Supervision For more information, see https://law.uiowa.edu/news/2022/01/introducing-hubbell-environmental-law-initiative. To review the qualifications for this role and to apply, please visit – http://p.rfer.us/UIOWAYZFAhn. For a copy of the full job description, please email Jade Rogers at jade-o-rogers@uiowa.edu. The position is open until filled.

Assistant/Associate Director – The Larned A. Waterman Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center. Iowa City, IA. Duties include: (1) Being knowledgeable and passionate about the nonprofit sector; (2) Carrying out the Center’s work by providing professional assistance to Iowa’s nonprofit community through one-on-one advising; group training sessions; (3) Researching and writing content for the Center’s printed materials and online platforms; (4) Planning conferences; (5) Engaging in fundraising efforts; (6) Supporting the Center’s teaching mission; and (7) Bearing responsibility for some of the Center’s day-to-day operations. The position will require work both on and off the University of Iowa campus in Iowa City. Remote work may be considered for this position depending on the candidate’s location and interest. To review the qualifications for this role and to apply, please visit – http://p.rfer.us/UIOWArYcAho. For a copy of the full job description, please contact Jade Rogers at jade-o-rogers@uiowa.edu. The position is open until filled.

University of California Los Angeles Law

Staff Attorney (Indigenous Justice) – Racial Justice Program. New York, NY or Remote. Duties include: (1) Litigation in federal and state courts, including writing pleadings and briefs, conducting discovery and motion practice, handling hearings and trials, and arguing appeals; (2) Working with ACLU political advocacy and affiliate staff on bills related to Indigenous Justice issues in state legislatures and in Congress; (3) Advocating to affect policy change in state and federal administrative agencies; (4) Engaging in community outreach and public speaking; and (5) Supervising legal fellows and support staff. Please see the position description for more information. Interested candidates should apply here.

Program Coordinator – The Critical Race Studies Program (CRS). Los Angeles, CA. Duties include: (1) Providing operational and administrative support for the program’s activities; (2) Maintaining an orderly and fully-functioning office space; (3) Record-keeping, drafting and proofing various communications, publicity flyers, and documents; (4) Managing various databases and programs; (5) Maintaining budget records; and (6) Providing supplementary support for communications, fundraising, and faculty activities. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should apply here by March 9, 2022.

Menominee Indian Tribe

Assistant Prosecutor. Keshena, WI. Duties include: (1) Preparing and filing criminal complains against individuals violating Tribal Law within the Menominee Tribal Court jurisdiction; (2) Reviewing police incident reports for perspective merit and referring such reports for further investigation; (3) Assisting and advising Tribal Police in obtaining search warrants and produces for the execution and return; (4) Interviewing witnesses and preparing cases for trial; (5) Providing legal advice and training to the Menominee Tribal Police Department as directed; and (6) Assisting Federal Law Enforcement Agencies, Federal Prosecutors, and other public criminal justice agencies. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should apply here by March 2, 2022.

Principal Tribal Court Advocate – Office of the Attorney General. Window Rock, AZ. Duties include: (1) Performing legal work related to representation of the Navajo Nation government, as assigned by the Assistant Attorney General, including legal research, negotiations, legal writing, drafting pleadings, briefs, memoranda, resolutions and other documents for the divisions, departments, or programs assigned; (2) Child Support Enforcement: Presenting child support enforcement cases before the Office of Hearings and Appeals; (3) Participating in case staffing with Child Support Enforcement officers; and (4) Providing legal advice and case strategy.  This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

Principal Attorney (Water Right Unit) – Office of the Attorney General. Window Rock, AZ. Duties include: (1) Under general direction of the Assistant Attorney General or the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General, professionally representing the Nation in multiple water rights adjudications pending in state and federal courts, in state administrative water rights matters and in any settlement negotiations concerning the Nation’s water rights; (2) Working closely with technical staff within the Water Rights Unit Staff, Department of Water Resources and other programs within the Navajo Nation, and with consultants retained to provide technical support to the Nation or to serve as expert witnesses; and (3) Providing legal advice on all water rights matters to the Office of the President and Vice President, the Office of the Speaker, the Navajo Nation council, and its committees and subcommittees and the Navajo Nation Water Rights commission (NNWRC) to ensure that the water rights of the Navajo Nation are effectively pursued and protected.  This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

Senior Programmer Analyst – Office of the Attorney General. Window Rock, AZ. Duties include: (1) Under general direction of the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General, performing a variety of complex duties such as installing, programming, maintaining, and saving of organization’s digital information within the Office of the Attorney General; (2) Serving as a resource person with regard to matters relating to information systems, development and implementation of security controls, efficient use and maintenance of system and equipment; (3) Facilitating implementation management information systems; (4) Installing and maintaining servers on local area networks; (5) Performing network device configurations, workstation set ups, and assigning nodes or network address definitions; installs and monitors performance of servers on local area networks; and (6) Maintaining knowledge of current trends in hardware and software technology relating to the practice of law, selecting the most feasible and economic methods to operate existing system. This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

Attorney (Water Rights Unit) – Office of the Attorney General. Under general direction of the Assistant Attorney General or the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General. Duties include: (1) Representing the Nation on water rights matters, including the adjudication of water rights in administrative, state and federal courts for the purpose of securing and protecting the Nation’s water rights; (2) Working directly and indirectly on settlement negotiations concerning the Nation’s water rights, including the implementation of successful settlements; (3) Working closely with legal and technical staff within the NNDOJ Water Rights and Natural Resources Units, Department of Water Resources, Water Management Branch, other programs within the Nation, contract counsel, and with consultants retained to provide technical support or to serve as expert witnesses; (4) Providing legal work, legal research, and preparing legal memorandums, briefs, pleadings and other documents necessary for litigation and settlement purposes; and (5) Drafting, reviewing, analyzing and interpreting judicial decisions, legislation, contracts, leases, permits and other related documents. This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

Senior Attorney, (Human Services/Government Unit). Under general direction of Assistant Attorney General or the Attorney General, and Deputy Attorney General. Duties include: (1) Providing legal direction to Navajo Nation Division, departments, Navajo Nation Council and committees regarding a wide range of legal issues, including statutory and regulatory compliance, contract and procurement issues, and intergovernmental relations; (2) Performing professional legal work in research, trial and other legal work; (3) Conferring with, providing advice to, and preparing advisory memorandums for various departments and branches of the Navajo Nation; (4) Preparing interpretations of new legislation and judicial decisions; (5) Reviewing contracts, leases, permits and related documents; (6) Interviewing witnesses, complainants, and other on a variety of legal matters; (7) Conducting legal research, preparing briefs, pleadings and other legal documents; and (8) Assisting in routine operations of Department of Justice. This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

Prosecutor – Office of the Prosecutor. Kayenta, AZ. Duties include: (1) Representing the interest of the Navajo Nation in juvenile adjudications, dependencies, Children in Need of Supervision (CHNS); (2) Researching and studying litigation of juvenile proceedings and child neglect cases; (3) Preparing oral arguments, gathering facts and data, determining if sufficient evidence exists to support the charges; (4) Attending juvenile related hearings in Navajo Nation Courts; (5) Conducting legal research, drafting complaints, motions and/or other legal proceedings; (6) Preparing a legal strategy; and (7) Making decisions in sensitive case and seeking assistance as needed in the juvenile matter. This position serves at the pleasure of the Chief Prosecutor.  This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

Senior Prosecutor – Office of the Prosecutor. Shiprock, NM. Duties include: (1) Representing the interest of the Navajo Nation in prosecuting individuals alleged to have violated provisions of the Navajo Nation Code; (2) Reviewing citations, arrest sheets and other law enforcement documents and reports; (3) Interviewing witnesses, gathering facts and data, determining if sufficient evidence exists to support the charges; (4) Conducting legal research, drafting complaints, motions and/or other legal proceedings; (5) Preparing a legal strategy; (6) Preparing and presenting criminal and civil cases in the Navajo Nation and appellate courts; (7) Preparing legal memoranda, briefs, motions, and other required documents for court presentation; (8) Providing training to Prosecutors and Juvenile Presenting Officers and on request to law enforcement personnel; (9) Collaborating with law enforcement agencies; (10) Presenting major and complex litigation in District and Family Courts; This position is sedentary with a potential for high levels of stress. This position serves at the pleasure of the Chief Prosecutor.  This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

Prosecutor. Tuba City, AZ. Duties include: (1) Representing the interest of the Navajo Nation in prosecuting individuals alleged to have violated provisions of the Navajo Nation Code; (2) Reviewing citations, arrest sheets and other law enforcement documents and reports; (3) Interviewing witnesses, gathering facts and data, determining if sufficient evidence exists to support the charges; (4) Conducting legal research; (5) Drafting complaints, motions, and/or other legal proceedings; (6) Preparing a legal strategy, gathering and compiling evidence, identifying and subpoenaing witnesses, records, and other information required to present the case; (7) Preparing and presenting criminal and civil cases in the Navajo Nation and appellate courts; (8) Preparing legal memoranda, briefs, motions and other required documents for court presentation; and (9) Performing extensive legal research.  This position serves at the pleasure of the Chief Prosecutor.  This position is open until February 25, 2022 by 5:00 p.m., please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

Chief Prosecutor. Window Rock, AZ. Duties include: (1) Performing administrative, managerial, and prosecutor work in directing the Office of the Prosecutor and component districts including White Collar Crime; (2) Administering short and long range planning, organizing, directing, strategic planning for annual external and supplemental budgets; (3) Coordinating and evaluating the overall effectiveness of the assigned program office and districts; (4) Adhering to the Plan of Operating and establishing annual goals and objectives, and making necessary amendments; (5) Preparing and presenting the annual budget during the annual budget process; (6) Conducting staff and program evaluations, ensuring the appropriate services are effectively and efficiently addressed; (7) Addressing personnel recruitment, interviews, hiring, and promotions; (8) Supervising all professional at-will employees and regular status employees; and (9) Promoting and maintaining public relations, representing the interest of the Navajo Nation and the Office of the Prosecutor(s) on a local, state, national, tribal and related levels, attending meetings, serving on committees, task forces, and other related groups, overseeing the management and in expenditures of the general and if applicable external funds ensuring compliance with financial requirements. Please see the position description for further information. This position is open until March 30, 2022 by 5:00 p.m., please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

2022 Summer Law Clerk. The Navajo Nation Department of Justice (NNDOJ) seeks energetic and motivated candidates for funded summer law clerk positions in the following areas of practice: Natural Resources; Tax and Finance; Litigation; Employment; Human/Government Services; Economic Development; Water Rights; Chapter (local) government; Relocatee Benefits; and Criminal and civil prosecution. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest that specifies areas of practice or interest, a resume, law school transcript, and a brief 5-10 page writing sample to DOJ at general@nndoj.org. Complete applications are due on Monday, February 28, 2022 at 5:00 pm MT. The Navajo Nation Department of Justice will contact qualified applicants for an interview. Those selected for law clerk positions will be required to complete a Navajo Nation Employment Application.

Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas

Law Enforcement – Casino Peace Officer. Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of peace officer duties involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and tribal ordinances, criminal investigation, crime prevention and suppression, case preparation and testimony, and dissemination of information and assistance to the public; controls traffic flow and enforces traffic regulations and performs related work as required. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should apply here.

Mohican Casino Resort 

Executive Director of Gaming Human Resources. Bowler, WI. The Executive Director of Gaming Human Resources is responsible for the management of all human resource functions and staffing at the North Star Mohican Casino Human Resource Department.  The Director of Human Resource is responsible for the organizational development, training, compensation, performance management, employee relations, recruitment and retention, and compliance with all applicable Tribal, Federal, State and local laws. Interested candidates should apply by March 4, 2022.

Casino Resort General Manager. Bowler, WI. Under the direction of Tribal Council, the General Manager is responsible for the overall operation of, and accountability for the performance of all North Star Mohican Casino functions. The General Manager shall be responsible for the overall management and operation of the casino and all its profit centers including the hotel, food and beverage outlets, bingo operations, and Pine Hills Golf Course. The Casino Resort General Manager is accountable to and under the general supervision and operational direction of the Stockbridge-Munsee Tribal Council. Interested candidates should apply by March 4, 2022.

National Native American Law Students Association Annual Conference Sponsorship Packet

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Annual Conference – Sponsorship Packet

View sponsorship packet here!

51 Years of Service
April 7 -8, 2022
Sandia Resort – Albuquerque, NM

Who We Are:

The National Native American Law Students Association was founded in 1970 to support law students who are interested in the study of Federal Indian Law, Tribal Law, and traditional forms of governance. Our organization is led by a board of Indigenous law students from across the country and our membership consists of local NALSA chapters, individual Native law students, Native attorneys, and allies.

Annual Conference:

The Annual Conference will take place in conjunction with the Federal Bar Association’s Indian Law Conference on April 7 and 8th 2022 at the Sandia Resort & Casino located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The Annual Conference is a time for our board and membership to unite, celebrate one another, network with professionals, and form lasting bonds of friendship with one another.

LIVE: PFAS Issues of Social Justice Webinar

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Feb 15, 2022 12:00 PM ET & March 15, 2022 12:00 PM ET

Registration Link: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OHCUfS6AQoWPJcRF4kLxjg

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Canadian and U.S. Perspectives on PFAS: Issues of Social Justice

Co-hosted by: The Center of PFAS Research, Canada Connect, and Indigenous Law & Policy Center

Join us for a speaker series on the history, science, impact, and challenges of PFAS in the Canadian and US context. Using a One Health framework, each webinar will include speakers from both Canada and the United States.

February 15 12:00-1:30pm

Registration Link: https://msu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OHCUfS6AQoWPJcRF4kLxjg

Dr. Amira Akar is a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Universite Laval and the Center de reserche du CHU de Quebec. She is an environmental epidemiologist and her research centers around protecting systemically and structurally excluded populations from contaminants of emerging concern, with a particular interest in Arctic communities. Dr. Aker received her PhD in Environmental Health Sciences from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship a the University of Toronto Scarborough focused on chronic disease.

Melanie Lemire is an associate professor in the Department of Social and Preventative Medicine at Laval Unviersity and researcher at the Population Health and Optimal Health Practices axis at the CHU du Quebec-Universite Laval Research Centre and the Institute for Integrative and Systems Biology (IBIS). She is the Canadian designated expert for the Human Health Assessment Group of the Arctic Monitoring an Assessment Program (HHAG-AMAP). Her projects are transdisciplinary, intersectoral and participatory, and focus on the study of environmental contaminants, ocean change, and nutrition related to the health of Indigenous and coastal populations. Her findings are used to inform decisions, decision making-tools, programs and policies at local, federal, and international levels.

Elyse Caron-Beaudoin is an Assistant Professor in environmental health at the University of Toronto – Scarborough. Her research focuses on the development of transdisciplinary community-based research projects to assess the impacts of anthropogenic pressures on health by combining information form multiple levels of biological organization. Elyse holds a PhD in biology with a specialization in toxicology from the INRS – Armand-Frappier Institute in Laval, Quebec. From 2018 to 2020, she was a CIHR-funded postdoctoral fellow at the Universite de Montreal. She is implicated in several research projects on environmentalism and Indigenous health, including in oil and gas regions and in the Canadian Arctic.

Whitney Gravelle is a citizen of the Bay Mills Indian Community Gnoozhekaaning (Place of the Pike) in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. After graduating from Michigan State University College of Law in 2016 with a certificate from the Indigenous Law Program, Whitney worked for the Department of Justice with the Environmental and Natural Resource Division in the Indian Resource Section, where she worked on cases relate to the scope of tribal lands and jurisdiction, treaty rights, and the protection of lands held in trust for tribes and individual Indian lands. Currently, Whitney serves as President of the Bay Mills Indian Community, and serves on the Michigan Women’s Commission and the Michigan Advisory Council on Environmental Justice.

Wenona Singel is an Associate Professor of Law and Associate Director of the Indigenous Law & Policy Center at Michigan State University College of Law in East Lansing, Michigan. She recently completed a two-year leave of absence from MSU to fulfill an appointment as Deputy Legal Counsel and Advisor for Tribal Affairs for Governor Gretchen Whitmer. At MSU, Wenona teaches and publishes in the areas of Property, Federal Indian Law, and Natural Resources Law. She is a member of the American Law Institute and an Associate Reporter for the Restatement of the Law of American Indians. She also received an appointment by President Barack Obama to the Board of Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, a position she held for five years. She received an A.B. from Harvard College and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. Wenona is a citizen of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians.

Join us for our next PFAS webinar: March 15th 12:00-1:30pm

Friday Job Announcements

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To post an open Indian law or leadership job to Turtle Talk, send the following information to indigenous@law.msu.edu: 

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    4. Closing date 
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The Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate

Prosecutor, SWO Tribal Court. Agency Village, SD. Duties include: (1) Administer justice, and carries the responsibility that defendants are accorded procedural justice and that guilt is decided upon the basis of proof beyond a reasonable doubt, as required by the Law and Order Code of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate; (2) Prosecution of all crimes and civil infractions that occur within the jurisdiction of the Lake Traverse Reservation, prosecute all juvenile cases including but not limited to child abuse, neglect, and dependency, unruly, and delinquent cases; (3) Bringing involuntary civil commitment proceedings in mental health and chemical dependency cases; and more. Please see the position description for further information. Applications can be emailed to TerraHaug@SWO-NSN.GOV or DeniseH@SWO-NSN.GOV. The position is open until filled.

Paralegal. Under the direction of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Oyate Legal Department’s two In-House Attorneys, the incumbent provides legal support to the Legal Department. This position is expected to assist with the preparation of court filings for the Indian Child Welfare Act cases and other litigation as needed.  Individual will also assist with the scanning and organization of legal files for all ongoing legal work within the Tribal government, including contract files, legislative drafting, correspondence and litigation files. Applications can be emailed to TerraHaug@SWO-NSN.GOV or DeniseH@SWO-NSN.GOV.   Contact Terra Haug 698-8238 or Denise Hill 698-8251 with questions or for complete job description. The position is open until February 25, 2022 at 12:00pm.

Legal Administrative Assistant. Under the administrative direction of the Legal Department Lead Attorney.  The Legal Administrative Assistant performs all functions necessary for the efficient operation of the Legal Department and provides support and assistance to all In-House Attorneys. Applications can be emailed to TerraHaug@SWO-NSN.GOV or DeniseH@SWO-NSN.GOV.   Contact Terra Haug 698-8238 or Denise Hill 698-8251 with questions or for complete job description. The position is open until February 25, 2022 at 12:00pm.

Grand Canyon Trust

Water Advocacy Director. The job is remote from anywhere in AZ, UT, NM or CO. Duties include: (1) Crafting and implementing a Water Program to protect water resources on the Colorado Plateau; (2) Advocating for rivers on the Colorado Plateau; (3) Identifying opportunities to proactively protect existing ground and surface water resources and defend against harmful projects, policies, or uses that threaten the health of these resources; (4) Supporting regional stakeholders and community led approaches to water management; (5) Coordinating with other Trust program directors to identify, envision, and coordinate targeted water resource initiatives that enhance advocacy campaigns across the Trust’s programs; (6) Collaborating with the Trust’s legislative and policy director to advocate in state, tribal, and federal forums; (7) Building partnerships with tribal water professionals and tribal leaders around shared objectives related to water and river management across the Colorado Plateau, at community and government levels; and (8) Increase tribal participation in water management decision-making. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should send their resume and cover letter to careers@grandcanyontrust.org. The application deadline is Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, at 5 p.m. MT.

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma District Court

Assistant Public Defender – District Court. Durant, OK. Duties include: (1) Managing caseloads, which includes interviewing and advising clients of their legal rights and obligations. Interviewing witnesses and potential witnesses, including police officers and expert witnesses; (2) Preparing cases, appearing in Tribal Court, and representing clients charged with Tribal offenses at Tribal Court hearing, preliminary hearings, bench trials, and jury trials; (3) Recommending additional legislation necessary to upgrade the Office of Public Defender or to improve the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma justice system; and (4) Reviewing assignment of indigency status to identify clients who have available resources, collecting costs of representation when feasible. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should apply here.

Criminal Division Chief. Durant, OK. Duties include: (1) Managing dockets and supervising work of other Assistant Tribal Prosecutors and Admin staff assigned to the criminal docket; (2) Representing the Choctaw Nation in juvenile cases and deprived actions within the jurisdiction of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma as assigned by the Tribal Prosecutor; (3) Reviewing reports to determine appropriate charges in criminal matters assigned by the Tribal Prosecutor; (4) Appearing on criminal dockets as assigned by the Tribal Prosecutor; (5) Maintaining good inter-departmental relations and communication with the judicial department, state offices, all law enforcement departments and other legal departments; (6) Assisting in drafting legislation affecting criminal laws, to be considered by the Tribal Council, as directed; (7) Preparing legal notices and pleadings in criminal actions as may be needed; (8) Developing and instituting policies and procedures for criminal division approved by Tribal Prosecutor; and (9) Providing training as needed to Tribal Police and state law enforcement. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should apply here by March 14, 2022.

FLOW: For Love of Water

Summer 2022 Law & Policy Intern. Traverse City, MI or remote. The Intern will be responsible for original research and writing on Great Lakes and public trust policy topics under the supervision of staff. Such topics may include groundwater protection, commercial sale of public water, model policies to make affordable, safe water accessible for all, and others. This material may be used for FLOW reports and website content. Other duties may include tracking and analyzing water-related pending legislation, assisting with public presentations, and helping coordinate events. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to: info@flowforwater.org. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. For further information about FLOW, please visit: www.flowforwater.org or email info@flowforwater.org.

Pueblo of Pojoaque

Chief General Counsel. Santa Fe, NM. Duties include: (1) Oversight of and responsibility for all executive, managerial, and administrative duties of the Legal Department, including hiring and management of employees, establishing budgets, document control, client relations, litigation, and outside legal contracts; (2) Representing, or overseeing legal representation of, the Pueblo government, its business enterprises, non-profits entities, and Boards and Commissions in legal disputes, court actions, administrative, and legislative hearings, and any related activities such as mediation, settlements, arbitration, and litigation; (3) Providing legal advice to the Tribal Officials as the Executive body and the Tribal Council as the Legislative body of the Pueblo government; (4) Assisting Tribal government and corporate entities with development of policies and procedures; and (5) Developing processes and procedures for effective and efficient legal representation of the various Pueblo government departments, corporate entities, Boards and Commissions. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should send applications to Stacey Ofstehange, HR Director, sofstehage@pojoaque.org. The position is open until filled.

General Counsel. Santa Fe, NM. Duties include legal representation and work for the Pueblo on the following priority areas and issues: (1) Environmental, water and land use laws, including land acquisitions, placing lands into trust, rights-of-way and easements for utility purposes; (2) Aamodt water rights adjudication, acequia water rights, and federal and state relations respecting the Pueblo water rights and uses; (3) Infrastructure development (including and advising the Pueblo on proposed contracts with third parties, right-of-way and lease agreements, utility agreements, and other related land use, housing and commercial development matters); and (4) Corporate transactions and compliance. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should send applications to Stacey Ofstehange, HR Director, sofstehage@pojoaque.org. The position is open until filled.

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

Staff Attorney, Office of the Reservation Attorney. Nespelem, WA. Duties include: (1) Providing complex legal services with minimum supervision and handling significant legal matters for the ORA as needed, including delegation of Managing Attorney’s duties as needed; and (2) Providing services assigned by the Managing Attorney based upon experience and expertise. This position is expected to work independently on issues assigned. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should Submit a cover letter, resume listing at least 3 references and writing sample to Marty Raap, Managing Attorney, ORA, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA  99155, or e-mail to marty.raap.ora@colvilletribes.com. The position is open until filled.

Environmental Law Institute

Science Fellow, Climate Judiciary Project. 2-year entry-level position for a graduate from a climate science master’s program. Duties include: (1) Curriculum development, providing content research on climate science for the curriculum, in support of authors drafting modules; (2) Program content creation, drafting materials for publication, presentation, and dissemination on climate science and its intersections with law and policy; (3) Workshop convening: contributing to the preparation, development, and delivery of presentation materials for in-person and virtual events; (4) Network coordination: supporting the coordination of a network of judicial climate science educators; and (5) Web content creation: help develop relevant content for the website. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should submit an application package via ELI’s online application system by visiting https://www.eli.org/employment by March 31, 2022.

Puyallup Tribe of Indians

Assistant Prosecutor / Presenting Officer. Tacoma, WA. Duties include: (1) Researching, evaluating, and analyzing laws, court decisions and authorities; (2) Preparing and presenting complaints, motions, and other legal documents for civil and criminal prosecutions; (3) Preparing and maintaining legal and administrative records and reports; (4) Representing the Puyallup Tribe in the enforcement of the Criminal, Juvenile Justice and/or Children’s Codes in Tribal Court proceedings as the Assistant Prosecutor/Presenting Officer, as assigned by the Senior Prosecutor; (5) Working closely with various Tribal Agencies in the preparation and presentation in court, of criminal and civil cases involving both adults, juveniles and child welfare; (6) Developing and maintaining cooperative and collaborative working relations with staff from other tribal and state agencies, victims of crimes, parents and other relatives; (7) Understanding and applying rules of evidence, regulations and precedence and arrive at a logical interpretation; (8) Working effectively with wide latitude for independent judgment and action, and to be accountable to the Senior Prosecutor; and (9) Understanding and applying sovereignty, aboriginal and treaty right issues as they relate to representing the Puyallup Tribe. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should apply online at https://us61e2.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/ptoiad or visit the Puyallup Tribe’s website employment page at http://www.puyalluptribe-nsn.gov/Employment/. Applications are due March 11, 2022.

American Civil Liberties Union

Staff Attorney (Indigenous Justice) — Racial Justice Program. New York, NY or Remote. Duties include: (1) Litigation in federal and state courts, including writing pleadings and briefs, conducting discovery and motion practice, handling hearings and trials, and arguing appeals; (2) Working with ACLU political advocacy and affiliate staff on bills related to Indigenous Justice issues in state legislatures and in Congress; (3) Advocating to affect policy change in state and federal administrative agencies; (4) Engaging in community outreach and public speaking; and (5) Supervising legal fellows and support staff. Please see the position description for more information. Interested candidates should apply here.

Principal Tribal Court Advocate – Office of the Attorney General. Window Rock, AZ. Duties include: (1) Performing legal work related to representation of the Navajo Nation government, as assigned by the Assistant Attorney General, including legal research, negotiations, legal writing, drafting pleadings, briefs, memoranda, resolutions and other documents for the divisions, departments, or programs assigned; (2) Child Support Enforcement: Presenting child support enforcement cases before the Office of Hearings and Appeals; (3) Participating in case staffing with Child Support Enforcement officers; and (4) Providing legal advice and case strategy.  This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

Principal Attorney (Water Right Unit) – Office of the Attorney General. Window Rock, AZ. Duties include: (1) Under general direction of the Assistant Attorney General or the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General, professionally representing the Nation in multiple water rights adjudications pending in state and federal courts, in state administrative water rights matters and in any settlement negotiations concerning the Nation’s water rights; (2) Working closely with technical staff within the Water Rights Unit Staff, Department of Water Resources and other programs within the Navajo Nation, and with consultants retained to provide technical support to the Nation or to serve as expert witnesses; and (3) Providing legal advice on all water rights matters to the Office of the President and Vice President, the Office of the Speaker, the Navajo Nation council, and its committees and subcommittees and the Navajo Nation Water Rights commission (NNWRC) to ensure that the water rights of the Navajo Nation are effectively pursued and protected.  This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

Senior Programmer Analyst – Office of the Attorney General. Window Rock, AZ. Duties include: (1) Under general direction of the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General, performing a variety of complex duties such as installing, programming, maintaining, and saving of organization’s digital information within the Office of the Attorney General; (2) Serving as a resource person with regard to matters relating to information systems, development and implementation of security controls, efficient use and maintenance of system and equipment; (3) Facilitating implementation management information systems; (4) Installing and maintaining servers on local area networks; (5) Performing network device configurations, workstation set ups, and assigning nodes or network address definitions; installs and monitors performance of servers on local area networks; and (6) Maintaining knowledge of current trends in hardware and software technology relating to the practice of law, selecting the most feasible and economic methods to operate existing system. This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

Attorney (Water Rights Unit) – Office of the Attorney General. Under general direction of the Assistant Attorney General or the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General. Duties include: (1) Representing the Nation on water rights matters, including the adjudication of water rights in administrative, state and federal courts for the purpose of securing and protecting the Nation’s water rights; (2) Working directly and indirectly on settlement negotiations concerning the Nation’s water rights, including the implementation of successful settlements; (3) Working closely with legal and technical staff within the NNDOJ Water Rights and Natural Resources Units, Department of Water Resources, Water Management Branch, other programs within the Nation, contract counsel, and with consultants retained to provide technical support or to serve as expert witnesses; (4) Providing legal work, legal research, and preparing legal memorandums, briefs, pleadings and other documents necessary for litigation and settlement purposes; and (5) Drafting, reviewing, analyzing and interpreting judicial decisions, legislation, contracts, leases, permits and other related documents. This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

Senior Attorney, (Human Services/Government Unit). Under general direction of Assistant Attorney General or the Attorney General, and Deputy Attorney General. Duties include: (1) Providing legal direction to Navajo Nation Division, departments, Navajo Nation Council and committees regarding a wide range of legal issues, including statutory and regulatory compliance, contract and procurement issues, and intergovernmental relations; (2) Performing professional legal work in research, trial and other legal work; (3) Conferring with, providing advice to, and preparing advisory memorandums for various departments and branches of the Navajo Nation; (4) Preparing interpretations of new legislation and judicial decisions; (5) Reviewing contracts, leases, permits and related documents; (6) Interviewing witnesses, complainants, and other on a variety of legal matters; (7) Conducting legal research, preparing briefs, pleadings and other legal documents; and (8) Assisting in routine operations of Department of Justice. This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

Prosecutor – Office of the Prosecutor. Kayenta, AZ. Duties include: (1) Representing the interest of the Navajo Nation in juvenile adjudications, dependencies, Children in Need of Supervision (CHNS); (2) Researching and studying litigation of juvenile proceedings and child neglect cases; (3) Preparing oral arguments, gathering facts and data, determining if sufficient evidence exists to support the charges; (4) Attending juvenile related hearings in Navajo Nation Courts; (5) Conducting legal research, drafting complaints, motions and/or other legal proceedings; (6) Preparing a legal strategy; and (7) Making decisions in sensitive case and seeking assistance as needed in the juvenile matter. This position serves at the pleasure of the Chief Prosecutor.  This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

Senior Prosecutor – Office of the Prosecutor. Shiprock, NM. Duties include: (1) Representing the interest of the Navajo Nation in prosecuting individuals alleged to have violated provisions of the Navajo Nation Code; (2) Reviewing citations, arrest sheets and other law enforcement documents and reports; (3) Interviewing witnesses, gathering facts and data, determining if sufficient evidence exists to support the charges; (4) Conducting legal research, drafting complaints, motions and/or other legal proceedings; (5) Preparing a legal strategy; (6) Preparing and presenting criminal and civil cases in the Navajo Nation and appellate courts; (7) Preparing legal memoranda, briefs, motions, and other required documents for court presentation; (8) Providing training to Prosecutors and Juvenile Presenting Officers and on request to law enforcement personnel; (9) Collaborating with law enforcement agencies; (10) Presenting major and complex litigation in District and Family Courts; This position is sedentary with a potential for high levels of stress. This position serves at the pleasure of the Chief Prosecutor.  This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

Prosecutor. Tuba City, AZ. Duties include: (1) Representing the interest of the Navajo Nation in prosecuting individuals alleged to have violated provisions of the Navajo Nation Code; (2) Reviewing citations, arrest sheets and other law enforcement documents and reports; (3) Interviewing witnesses, gathering facts and data, determining if sufficient evidence exists to support the charges; (4) Conducting legal research; (5) Drafting complaints, motions, and/or other legal proceedings; (6) Preparing a legal strategy, gathering and compiling evidence, identifying and subpoenaing witnesses, records, and other information required to present the case; (7) Preparing and presenting criminal and civil cases in the Navajo Nation and appellate courts; (8) Preparing legal memoranda, briefs, motions and other required documents for court presentation; and (9) Performing extensive legal research.  This position serves at the pleasure of the Chief Prosecutor.  This position is open until February 25, 2022 by 5:00 p.m., please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

2022 Summer Law Clerk. The Navajo Nation Department of Justice (NNDOJ) seeks energetic and motivated candidates for funded summer law clerk positions in the following areas of practice: Natural Resources; Tax and Finance; Litigation; Employment; Human/Government Services; Economic Development; Water Rights; Chapter (local) government; Relocatee Benefits; and Criminal and civil prosecution. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest that specifies areas of practice or interest, a resume, law school transcript, and a brief 5-10 page writing sample to DOJ at general@nndoj.org. Complete applications are due on Monday, February 28, 2022 at 5:00 pm MT. The Navajo Nation Department of Justice will contact qualified applicants for an interview. Those selected for law clerk positions will be required to complete a Navajo Nation Employment Application.

Swinomish Tribal Court

Court Clerk. La Conner, WA. Duties include: (1) Proficient and capable of extensive data entry on a variety of software platforms; (2) Answering inquiries from the general public regarding court processes, procedures, and necessary documentation to assist court users; (3) Preparing and distributing all dockets of cases to be called by the court and post dockets online for the public; (4) Collecting court fees, fines, and accurately entering the data and distribute to accounting; (5) Replying to inquiries from the general public, judges, court officials, lawyers, prosecutors, police and outside agencies in person, by phone, and email; (6) Maintaining records of court appearances and proceedings; (7) Preparing documents for attorney’s oath, witnesses, judges, parties to civil and criminal cases, and jurors; (8) Maintaining good relationships with judges, court officials and other law enforcement agents; (9) Ensuring smooth and organized proceedings in the courtroom; and more. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should submit a completed application to hr@swinomish.nsn.us<mailto:hr@swinomish.nsn.us> by February 28, 2022.

National Council of Urban Indian Health

Public Policy Counsel. Remote. Duties include developing, prioritizing, and executing legal and political strategies to achieve advocacy outcomes that result in legal precedents, new regulations, policy changes, or changes in laws which may achieve systemic changes for American Indians and Alaskan Natives. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should apply here: https://jobapply.page.link/CJrj and https://jobapply.page.link/Ckk4. The position is open until filled.

Federal Relations Manager. Remote. The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) seeks a highly motivated candidate in the public policy team with advocacy efforts with federal agencies. The Federal Relations Manager will support the policy team by providing long-term strategy and policy development work. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should apply here: https://jobapply.page.link/2z7N and https://jobapply.page.link/7tuA. This position is opened until filled.

Pueblo of Laguna

In-House Attorney. Laguna, NM. Duties include: (1) Advising and representing the Pueblo of Laguna in contract matters and other legal matters, including relations with the United States Government or federal agencies and relations with state and local governments or agencies to protect the Pueblo’s interests; (2) Appearing before and responding to federal and state legislative committees, litigation in federal, state, municipal or tribal courts on behalf of the Pueblo; (3) Coordinating legal work and activities with Director and other Pueblo staff; (4) Attending Pueblo Council meetings, Staff Officers meetings, entities board meetings, and other meetings as directed to provide reports on relevant legal issues; (5) Providing general legal services to programs and departments; (6) Providing competent legal advice and representation on relevant legal matters; (7) Maintaining active communication with Government Affairs Director and other staff; (8) Reviewing and analyzing legal documents; and (9) Drafting professional quality legal documents, ordinances, regulations, policies, procedures, position papers, legal memoranda,
appellate court opinions, correspondence, and executive summaries. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should apply here by February 17, 2022.

Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas

Community Supervision Officer – Tribal Court. Texas. Under general supervision, performs professional correction work supervising adults and juveniles placed on probation or in detention by the courts. Work involves assessing probationers, meeting with probationers to ensure adherence to terms of probation, and maintaining records of probationers’ activities and status. Employee is also responsible for determining level of supervision necessary for individual probationers, providing limited counseling and referring clients to probation assistance programs, and conferring with law enforcement and prosecutors department in matters pertaining to violation of probation by clients.  Employee is subject to the usual potential hazards of contact with legally delinquent adults and juveniles. In order to be considered for any vacancy within the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas an application must be completed. If you are among qualified candidates, you will receive a call/email from our one of our recruiters to schedule an interview. Once your application is completed please send it to Human Resources Coordinator Ricardo Barcena ricardo.barcena@ktttribe.org. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Social or Behavioral Sciences. At least one (5) year experience in social services, criminal justice or related field. Employment Applications may be submitted in person at the Human Resource Department Monday –Friday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Or you may fill out an application at: kickapootexas.org If you have any questions please call 830-773-2105.

The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe Request for Proposal

Request for Proposal (RFP). Akwesasne, NY. The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe is soliciting proposals from Qualified and experienced Legal Firms/Individuals to provide legal advice and representation in Indian Law matters. SRMT invites Proposers with substantive experience in representation of Indian tribes in the Indian Law and other Civil Litigation to include Land Claims and settlement negotiations. Please see the attached document which outlines the requirements for the Request for Proposal. Proposals and all required documents are to be delivered to:  Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, Attn: Grants & Contracts Office, 71 Margaret Terrance Memorial Way, Akwesasne, New York 13655, no later than 3:30 p.m. (Local Time) on or by Thursday, March 3, 2022. If you have any questions regarding this project please submit by e-mail to grants.contracts@srmt-nsn.gov.

Center for Indian Country Development (CICD)

Senior Policy and Legal Advisor. Minneapolis, MN; Helena, MT. Duties include: (1) Providing project management and content expertise on legal and public policy areas that affect Indian Country economic development; (2) Supervision of staff and projects; (3) Briefing policymakers on public policy issues within their portfolio; (3) Contributing to and producing written memos, reports, and analyses for publication on the Bank website and other venues; (4) Making presentations to internal and external stakeholders to both large and small audiences; (5) Serving as an ambassador of CICD by participating on external committees, workgroups, and task forces; (6) Connecting the Bank’s applied research to the needs of practitioners to advance ideas and solutions, including providing technical assistance to external partners; and (7) Planning, coordinating, and facilitating meetings, workshops, conferences, and seminars. Interested candidates should apply here.

Indian Country Engagement Director. Minneapolis, MN; Helena, MT. Duties include: (1) Planning and implementing an engagement strategy to nurture CICD’s engagement with tribes, tribal leaders and tribal organizations; (2) Promoting CICD content to reach and expand CICD’s audiences; (3) Connecting the Bank’s research and the needs of practitioners to advance ideas and solutions; (4) Serving as CICD’s central hub for engaging with tribes, tribal leaders and organizations on sharing and participating in tribal administrative data projects; (5) Coordinating the collection of data and delivery of products/benefits to tribal stakeholders; (6) Coordinating the CICD Leadership Council, including planning meeting agendas and cultivating the engagement of Leadership Council members with CICD; (7) Providing oversight and work direction to ensure a consistent high-quality attendee experience for all virtual and in-person CICD external meetings and conferences; (8) Presenting to external stakeholders in both large and small audiences; (9) Representing the Bank in Federal Reserve System work groups; and (10) Participating on external committees, workgroups, and task forces on behalf of CICD. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should apply here.

Writer / Analyst. Minneapolis, MN; Helena, MT. Duties include: (1) Writing policy briefs and articles summarizing CICD events and distilling technical research and analysis for broader audiences; (2) Copyediting CICD articles and CICD research papers, for both print and digital publication, and assisting with writing, as needed; (3) Drafting and creating communications such as website content, event invitations, fact sheets, slide decks, or other materials needed to support key CICD initiatives; (4) Writing and coordinating email communications that promote CICD events, publications, and programs; (5) Assisting with the development and maintenance of CICD email lists; (6) Planning and developing regular content for CICD social media accounts to expand audience reach; (7) Reviewing and fact-checking content for clarity, accuracy and errors; (8) Ensuring adherence to copyediting and style guidelines. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should apply here.

Administrative Specialist II / III. Minneapolis, MN; Helena, MT. Duties include: (1) Scheduling internal and external meetings; (2) Making travel arrangements for external partners, staff, and leadership; (3) Coordinating meeting agendas and notes, including taking meeting notes and transcribing the notes of others; (4) Coordinating document storage and records management for CICD activities; (5) Responding to external inquiries for information; and (6) Serving as division back up for routine procurement, departmental accounting, and other Fed procedures. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should apply here.

Economist. Minneapolis, MN. Duties include: (1) Working collaboratively with CICD leaders to help determine priorities for data acquisition; (2) Supervising staff as they assemble and process data; (3) In collaboration with CICD staff and external researchers, conducting original research using data initiative resources; (4) Writing for CICD publications; and (5) Publication in economics and other social science research journals is encouraged. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should apply here.

Policy Analyst / Sr. Policy Analyst. Minneapolis, MN; Helena, MT. Duties include: (1) Providing project management on public policy areas that affect Indian Country and CICD’s objectives; (2) Contributing to and produces written memos, reports, and analyses for publication on the Bank website and other venues; (3) Meeting with and briefing policymakers on issues within their portfolio; (4) Translating research findings into written products and talking points in order to reach broad audiences; (5) Making presentations to internal and external stakeholders; (6) Connecting the Bank’s applied research to the needs of practitioners to advance ideas and solutions; (7) Providing technical assistance to external partners; (8) Planning, coordinating, and facilitating meetings, workshops, conferences, and seminars; and (9) Maintaining effective relationships with Reserve Bank peers and management as well as key external constituents. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should apply here.

Research Intern. Minneapolis, MN; Helena, MT. Duties include: (1) Helping assemble, process, and analyze acquired data; (2) Under supervision of CICD researchers, conducting policy-relevant quantitative analysis in support of CICD objectives; and (3) Supporting code review and data integrity efforts of the CICD. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should apply here.

Patterson Earnhart Real Bird & Wilson LLP

Senior Associate Attorney. Louisville, CO. Duties include: (1) Providing counsel and legal services to new and existing clients as well as representing clients in a professional and expedient manner; (2) Participating in business development functions (conferences, seminars, etc.) to maintain and build client relationships as well as expand business opportunities; (3) Applying knowledge of legal procedures and previous cases to effectively counsel clients; (4) Conducting legal research by preparing legal memoranda and necessary pleadings required in all aspects of tribal, federal, and state litigation matters; (5) Appearing at hearings and trials including hearings in tribal courts; (6) Drafting agreements and analyzing legal documents; and (7) Complying with all court, state bar and inter-office policies and procedures. Please see the position description for further information. Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter, writing sample, professional references, and law school transcripts (if graduated less than 5 years ago) to: Erin Obray, Firm Administrator, Patterson Earnhart Real Bird & Wilson LLP, at eobray@nativelawgroup.com.

The Tohono O’odham Office of Attorney General

Assistant Attorney General – two openings. Sells, AZ. The Tohono O’odham Office of Attorney General is hiring two (2) Assistant Attorneys General. The Office of Attorney General represents the interests of the Tohono O’odham Nation in tribal, state, and federal venues.  While the two postings are for an Assistant Attorney General IV, the Office of Attorney General will consider applicants with less than eight years of experience. Attorneys enjoy a diverse practice, face challenging jurisdictional issues, and protect tribal sovereignty.  Knowledge of federal Indian Law is preferred but not necessary. Position classifications are as follows: Assistant Attorney General I (1 year of legal experience); Assistant Attorney General II (3 years of legal experience); Assistant Attorney General III (6 years of legal experience); and Assistant Attorney General IV (8 years of legal experience). Interested candidates should send their resume to Attorney General Howard M. Shanker at Howard.Shanker@tonation-nsn.gov . Please call Mr. Shanker at (520) 349-0559 if you have any specific questions. 

Kanji & Katzen, PLLC

Associate Attorney – 2 or more positions. Seattle, WA; Ann Arbor, MI; or remote. Our nationwide legal practice focuses on the representation of tribes, tribal organizations, and tribal members.  Ideal candidates will have a keen interest in and knowledge of environmental and natural resources law, in addition to federal Indian law.  However, prior experience in the fields of Indian and/or environmental law are not pre-requisites to employment. Kanji & Katzen will consider all experience levels in its hiring process, but at least one position will require 2 or more years of litigation experience after a judicial clerkship or law school. The firm offers competitive compensation and benefit packages, and an opportunity to hone advocacy skills in a wide variety of interesting settings. To apply, please send by email a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, a writing sample, and references, to employment@kanjikatzen.com.  We prefer to receive the application documents combined into a single pdf file. If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Phil Katzen at pkatzen@kanjikatzen.com. Applications received by February 9, 2022, will be given first consideration. Applications received after that date will be considered on a rolling basis so long as a position remains open. If you have already responded to a Kanji & Katzen job announcement in 2022, we will review application materials already sent in connection with these positions.

The Oglala Sioux Tribe

Attorney General. Pine Ridge, SD. Duties include: (1) Being the Law Enforcement Officer for the Oglala Sioux Tribe; (2) Prosecuting and representing the Oglala Sioux Tribe in all major criminal and civil cases filed by the Attorney General’s Office, including cases that involve public officials; (3) Being responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Oglala Sioux Tribe Attorney General’s Office, including the supervision of all civil or criminal cases filed by the Attorney General’s Office before the Oglala Sioux Tribal Court; (4) Assisting the Legal Department of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and committees of the Oglala Sioux Tribal Council on revisions to the Oglala Sioux Tribe Law and Order Code and Court Rules; (5) Assisting the Legal Department of the Oglala Sioux Tribe in legal disputes with the Federal Government, State Government, and other entities or individuals; (6) Advising Tribal Police Officers on all legal matters; (7) Issuing directive(s) to the Chief of Police to conduct criminal investigations; (8) Issuing directives regarding law-enforcement procedures to the Chief of Police to protect the Civil Rights of Tribal Members; (9) Upholding the integrity and independence of the Tribal Court, and the OST Constitution and By-Laws; and (10) Upon the request of the Law and Order Committee of the Oglala Sioux Tribal Council, the Attorney shall provide a report containing aggregate data on the number of prosecutions brought by the Oglala Sioux Tribe in cases in which the United States Attorney office has declined prosecution. The Attorney General and the prosecutors working under the Attorney General shall have prosecutorial discretion. Please see the position for further information. Interested candidates should submit a complete OST Application for Employment to Stacy Two Lance, Secretary of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, P.O. Box 2070, Pine Ridge, South Dakota 57770 – Call (605) 867-8468 or email: StacyTL@oglala.org. The position is open until filled.

OST Marijuana Commissioner and Alternates. The Oglala Sioux Tribal Council is now accepting Letters of Intent for persons who are interested in serving as an (1) COMMISSIONER AND (1) ALTERNATE for the OST Marijuana Commission. Duties include: (1) Obtaining the latest training on marijuana laws and scientific and commercial developments involving marijuana cultivation and use; (2) Developing a written system of regulations and procedures for licensing persons who wish to participate in marijuana cultivating, brokering, handling, processing, transporting and testing; (3) Developing additional procedures for the destruction of marijuana crops, and additional standards for the marketing of marijuana within the territory of the Oglala Sioux Tribe; (4) Maintaining a formal record, including a legal description of each of the sites where marijuana activity is allowed under a Commission approved license, along with a detailed description of the approved activity, and a record of all persons which have applied for and/or received any type of marijuana license under this Ordinance; (5) Developing and implementing procedures and minimum requirements for ensuring the proper inspection, testing, and sampling of marijuana cultivated, stored, transported, processed, possessed or used within the territory of the Tribe; (6) Developing and implementing minimum standards and procedures for background checking and licensing all labs, technicians and other scientific professionals performing the various marijuana related tests required by the Commission; (7) Developing and implementing procedures for background checking and licensing all applicants for the various marijuana licenses authorized by this Ordinance and Commission regulations; (8) Developing and implementing a procedure for ensuring that all marijuana related licenses are granted on an impartial basis in the best interest of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and in compliance with applicable tribal law; (9) Developing and implementing additional standards and procedures for refusing a marijuana related license and revoking or suspending any marijuana related license granted by the Commission; (10) Developing and obtaining approval of an annual budget; (11) Providing a quarterly report to the Tribal Council or such Tribal committee; (12) Developing and implementing a working relationship with tribal, state and federal law enforcement and the tribal business license and the TERO programs, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Department of Justice, the U.S. Department of the Interior, and all other federal regulators and enforcement arms involved with the enforcement arms of federal and tribal narcotics laws. Interested candidates should submit Letters of Intent (see position description for requirements) to Stacy Two Lance/OST Secretary, PO Box 2070, Pine Ridge, SD 57770 or email to: Stacytl@oglala.org.

Prosecutor. Pine Ridge, SD. Duties include: (1) Serve for terms of three years under the supervision of the Oglala Sioux Tribe Attorney General and if the office of the Oglala Sioux Tribe Attorney General is vacant, the Tribal Prosecutors shall be under the supervision of the Oglala Sioux Tribal Council for personnel matters; (2) The Tribal Prosecutors shall receive complaints from members of the public and shall have the power to file complaints on their own authority; (3) It shall be the responsibility of the Tribal Prosecutors to present the case of the prosecution to the Court, but they shall present only those cases in which they find upon investigation, that there is reasonable justification for the complaint; and (4) Complaints for which there is no reasonable justification shall be marked by the Tribal Prosecutor “No Prosecution,” “Nolle Prosequi,” or “Nolle Prossed.” Please see the position description for further information. Interested applicants should submit documents to Stacy Two Lance, Secretary of the Oglala Sioux Tribe, P.O. Box 2070, Pine Ridge, South Dakota 57770 – Call (605) 867-8468 or email: StacyTL@oglala.org.

3rd Annual Women of Color Community Conference

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3rd Annual Conference Session Information

View the full schedule information here.

Friday, February 11, 2022 | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM (EST) | Virtual (via Zoom) | Register at this link: https://bit.ly/3annualWOCC

WOCC Conference Welcome

9:00 AM-9:20 AM (EST) | Zoom

WOCC Recognition Ceremony & Networking

3:15 PM (EST) | Zoom

Session # 1: Fairness is false: Find confidence in your lane!

Friday, February 11, 2022 | 9:30 AM-10:20 AM (EST) | Zoom (must register for Zoom info)

Session Description: Sometimes we often lose opportunities to be great by expecting things to be fair. This talk will inspire you to be great in ways other people can’t.

Speaker: Nekeyta Brunson

Speaker Bio: Nekeyta Brunson is a wife, business owner of Uncovered, LLC and homeschool mom of 4. Native of Flint Michigan, she has had many obstacles and hurdles to cross. One of her biggest hurdles that held her back has now become a growing nonprofit.

Session # 2: Academic Sisters in the Movement to Decolonize the Ivory Tower

Friday, February 11, 2022 | Session Time 10:30 AM – 11:20 AM (EST) | Zoom (must register for Zoom info)

Speaker: Wenona Singel

Speaker Bio: Wenona Singel is an Associate Professor of Law and Associate Director of the Indigenous Law & Policy Center at Michigan State University College of Law in East Lansing, Michigan. She recently completed a two-year leave of absence from MSU to fulfill an appointment as Deputy Legal Counsel and Advisor for Tribal Affairs for Governor Gretchen Whitmer. While working for the Governor’s Office, Wenona advised the Governor on all aspects of tribal-state relations, and she was responsible for advising the Governor on issues related to the Flint water crisis, the environment, natural resources, and gaming. At MSU, Wenona teaches and publishes in the areas of Property, Federal Indian Law, and Natural Resources Law. She is a member of the American Law Institute and an Associate Reporter for the Restatement of the Law of American Indians. She also received an appointment by President Barack Obama to the Board of the Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation, a position she held for five years. She received an A.B. from Harvard College and a J.D. from Harvard Law School. Wenona is a citizen of the Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians, and she is married to Matthew Fletcher, with whom she has two sons named Owen and Emmett.

Session #3: Radical Rest: A Revolutionary Act for Women Leaders of Color

Friday, February 11, 2022 | 1:30 PM-2:20 PM (EST) | Zoom (must register for Zoom info)

Session Description: Transformative leaders who are protecting our future through their commitment to our collective freedom need a break! Wellness is a critical part of any activism. Taking purposeful time to rejuvenate is paramount if we wish to be effective change agents. During this talk, we will explore myriad reasons women leaders need to rest and discuss ways to restore. We’ll offer practical wellness tips, leadership advice, and research on creating brave and vulnerable spaces for women of color to find rest.

Speaker: Dr. Rema Vassar

Speaker Bio: Rema Vassar, PhD was elected to the Board of Trustees for an eight-year term that began January 1, 2021. Dr. Vassar earned her doctorate from UCLA in 2009 and currently serves as an Associate Professor in the College of Education at Eastern Michigan University. She is the Morris Endowed Chair leading The Leadership Talent Development Project in the Detroit Public Schools Community District. Dr. Rema teaches Leadership and was named Faculty of the Year in the College of Education in 2020. The author of many scholarly journal articles, her research interests include school and community relationships with an emphasis on parent-school partnerships; race, gender, and class implications in schools; implications of policy and practice on student achievement and outcomes; and equity, justice, access, and inclusion for minoritized communities. In addition to her work in higher education, Dr. Vassar has extensive experience in K-12 public education, having served over 20 years as a teacher, counselor, and principal. She maintains a steadfast commitment to community service through her committee work, as a mentor, and community liaison. Dr. Vassar resides in Detroit with her husband and three children.

Call for Art: 19th Annual ILPC & TICA Indigenous Law Conference

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CALL FOR ART

Submissions due March 21st, 2022

Indigenous Law & Policy Center & Tribal In-House Counsel Association 19th Annual Indigenous Law Conference

Each year, the conference sponsors one American Indian, Alaska Native, or Native Hawaiian artist whose work is featured on digital and print conference materials which may be adapted for use. Artists of all mediums are encouraged to submit their work.

Submission Requirements:

To inquire about or to submit artwork, please email MSU ILPC at indigenous@law.msu.edu

Include the following:

  • PDF or Adobe Photoshop file
  • Artist biography / brief summary of work and artist or foundation contact information. To be included in the conference program if desired.

Contact Us:

Doreen N. McPaul, President of TICA: dmcpaul@nndoj.org
MSU ILPC: indigenous@law.msu.edu
Gabriela Gendreau, MSU ILPC Communications Coordinator: ggendreau@law.msu.edu

Past Conference Art:

View past conference artwork here: https://turtletalk.blog/indigenous-lawprogram/ilpc-artwork/