Announcements – Page 69

Dakota Plains Legal Services Staff Attorney Job Posting

October 18, 2013October 17, 2013Matthew L.M. Fletcher

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

(Staff Attorney – Rapid City, South Dakota)

DAKOTA PLAINS LEGAL SERVICES (DPLS), a non-profit legal services program, is accepting applications for a Staff Attorney position in the Rapid City, South Dakota, branch office.

QUALIFICATIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: Applicants must have a JD degree and be licensed to practice in South Dakota; must be a bright, motivated, self-starter; must have the tenacity to assume immediate practice responsibilities in the area of criminal law. This position will assist with providing legal representation through the Pennington County Advocacy Program at Dakota Plains Legal Services.

SALARY: Competitive and negotiable depending upon experience. DPLS has an excellent fringe benefits package including generous leave benefits and employee insurance coverage (medical, dental, life, disability).

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Swinomish Chairman Brian Cladoosby Appears to Have Won NCAI Presidency

October 17, 2013October 17, 2013Ann Tweedy

I heard this informally from a Tribal employee, who had received word from Chairman Cladoosby. The news has also been announced in Indianz.com’s Twitter Feed, here.

Anishinabe Legal Services Staff Attorney Job Posting

October 17, 2013Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Anishinabe Legal Services is seeking a full-time staff attorney to provide civil legal assistance and court representation to program clients before area Tribal Courts, State Courts and Administrative Forums.

BACKGROUND: Anishinabe Legal Services (ALS) is a Legal Services Corporation (LSC) funded 501(c)(3) organization providing free legal assistance and Court representation to low-income individuals living on or near the Leech Lake, White Earth and Red Lake Indian Reservations in Northern Minnesota. Legal services are provided through grants and contracts with federal, state and tribal governments.

RESPONSIBILITIES: ALS is looking for a well-qualified and highly motivated licensed attorney to provide civil legal assistance and court representation to program clients before area Tribal Courts, State Courts and Administrative Forms. Primary duties will include representation of parents in CHIPS matters before area Tribal Courts, Housing and Family law, but job duties are likely to include handling a wide variety of civil matters before various forums.

This attorney is expected to be licensed in the State of Minnesota by anticipated start date of position; this attorney will also be expected to be licensed or willing to immediately become licensed before the Leech Lake, White Earth and Red Lake Tribal Courts.

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Legal Career Opportunities in Indigenous Law — Nov. 21, 2013

October 11, 2013Matthew L.M. Fletcher

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DNA Executive Director Position Announcement

October 11, 2013Matthew L.M. Fletcher

DNA-PEOPLE’S LEGAL SERVICES

WINDOW ROCK, ARIZONA

JOB VACANCY

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Complete information on-line at www.dnalegalservices.org

Minimum seven years management experience, excellent communication skills, fundraising experience and knowledge of financial accounting.

Licensed with AZ, NM or Navajo Nation, Juris Doctor degree preferred.

DNA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Preference given to qualified Navajo and other Native American applicants.

NAICJA Also Honors Judge Richard Blake (Hoopa) with Judicial Excellence Award

October 10, 2013October 10, 2013Matthew L.M. Fletcher1 Comment

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Miigwetch to Carrie Garrow.

NAICJA Recognizes Michael Petoskey With Lifetime Achievement Award; Dean Stacy Leeds with Service Award

October 10, 2013October 10, 2013Matthew L.M. Fletcher2 Comments

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Kate Fort, Mike Petoskey, and Jill Tompkins (miigwetch to Dylan Miner for designing the drum).

A more regal Mike…

More pics as we get them…..

And Dean Leeds waits to accept her award from Judge Amanda Rockman:

“Sliver of a Full Moon” to be Presented at NCAI on Monday, October 14, 2013

October 8, 2013October 7, 2013Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Website here.

Lunching with the ILPC

October 7, 2013October 7, 2013Matthew L.M. Fletcher

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Legal Career Opportunities in Indigenous Law

Thursday, November 21 – 12:00 p.m. to 12:55 p.m., EST

Individuals who are interested in legal career opportunities focusing on issues that affect indigenous peoples and tribes are invited to our “Lunch and Learn” presentation featuring remarks by faculty and staff members of the MSU Law Indigenous Law and Policy Center. There is no cost to attend and undergraduates at all levels of their education – freshmen through seniors – are welcome to attend. College graduates and graduate students are also welcome. A complimentary lunch will be served.

Please confirm your attendance by contacting the Admissions Office at admiss@law.msu.edu or 517.432.0222. Please RSVP on or before November 18 at 5:00 p.m.

This event will be held at the College of Law, 648 N. Shaw Lane.