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Navajo Nation Office of Legislative Counsel Posting
CHIEF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL
NAVAJO NATION OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL
The Office of Legislative Counsel seeks to fill the Chief Legislative Counsel position to work with the Legislative Branch of the Navajo Nation Government.
The Chief Legislative Counsel serves as legal counsel to the Navajo Nation Council; provides comprehensive legal guidance and advice to the Navajo Nation Council, standing committees, boards, commissions, and the Legislative Branch; coordinates with the Department of Justice and other attorneys in providing legal services to the Nation; provides advice and representation, interpretation of law, research, analysis and representation in mediation and administrative hearing; provides training and orientation in specific laws and areas of law; directs and performs complex legal research and analysis of laws, legal precedents, and issue; drafts, reviews and prepares proposed legislation, reports, legal documents, and correspondence for the Navajo Nation Council and entities of the Legislative Branch; responsible for the codification of Navajo Nation laws, rules and regulations; develops annual work plan and budget for the Office of Legislative Counsel; attends meetings, training and seminars in support of continuing legal education requirements; prepares and submits activity reports to the Office of the Speaker.
The Chief Legislative Counsel must have a Juris Doctorate and twelve (12) years of professional work experience as a state licensed attorney, four (4) years of which must have been in a supervisory or lead capacity. Current admission in any state bar with the intention of seeking and securing admission to the Navajo Nation Bar Association and either the Arizona, New Mexico or Utah Bar within one (1) year of date of hire.
Application shall be submitted to the Navajo Nation Department of Personnel Management on official Navajo Nation Employment Application forms, along with copies of J.D. diploma and state bar membership certificate, and Navajo Nation law license. Application available at www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov. Copies of the application and accompanying documents are also to be submitted to the Office of Legislative Counsel at the address below.
The Chief Legislative Counsel serves as legal counsel to the Navajo Nation Council at a negotiated salary. Veterans’ Preference applies. The Navajo Nation will give preference to qualified applicant in accordance with the Navajo Preference in Employment Act.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Contact: Mariana Kahn, Acting Chief Legislative Counsel or Ronald Haven, Principal Attorney
Office of Legislative Counsel
P.O. Box 3390
Window Rock, Arizona 86515
Tele: 928/871-7166
Pechanga Assoc. General Counsel Posting
In-House Tribal Attorney for The Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians, located near Temecula, Riverside County, California, is seeking one or two attorneys to join its In-House Legal Dept. Experienced and entry-level will be considered. Preferred experience in all aspects of Indian law and environmental and natural resources law. Salary is competitive, dependent upon qualifications and experience, full benefit package and opportunity to work with a motivated and progressive team in beautiful Southern California wine country. Pechanga Office of the General Counsel provides legal opinions and assistance to Tribal Council, all departments of the Pechanga Tribal Government and Pechanga Development Corporation; oversees work of outside counsel; and limited service to tribal members in matters relating to tribal status. Qualifications for this position are as follows: Bachelors Degree from accredited college, must be admitted to practice before the California state bar or admitted to a state bar and willing to become a member of the California state bar, Minimum of (5) years experience in all aspects of American Indian law, with knowledge and experience in employment law, Intellectual Property, Indian Child Welfare Act, gaming law, contracts and litigation, ability to conduct legal and general research that is accurate and thorough, and have strong written and verbal advocacy skills. Application and full Job Announcement at http://www.pechanga-nsn.gov Send resumes and completed application to HR@pechanga-nsn.gov
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The Institute of American Indian Arts is launching a new MFA Program
Here. Sherman Alexie is one of the many faculty members.
Tomorrow — Webinar on IRS General Welfare Guidance
NCAI & Partner Organizations Host Webinar on Comments to IRS General Welfare Guidance
this Thursday, May 9th
Join NCAI and our partners on a webinar this Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. eastern time to review draft comments and provide input on the IRS’ General Welfare Exclusion.
During the 2012 White House Tribal Nations Summit, the IRS released Proposed Guidance in Notice 2012-75 for how its Office of Indian Tribal Governments will examine certain programs administered by tribal governments, including programs for housing, education, elder and travel assistance, as well as cultural programs. In that notice, the IRS designated a June 3 comment deadline for tribes to submit suggestions and comments on the proposed guidelines.
NCAI, in partnership with the United South and Eastern Tribes (USET), the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI), the California Association of Tribal Governments (CATG), the United Indian Nations of Oklahoma, Kansas and Texas (UINOKT), the Midwest Alliance of Sovereign Tribes (MAST) and the Native American Finance Officers Association (NAFOA), has developed Draft Joint Comments on behalf of tribal nations.
Please join us as we discuss the Draft comments and seek additional views from tribal nations on the content of these collective draft comments.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
Professor Barbara Creel Receives Faculty of Color Award
Congratulations to Professor Barbara Creel from the University of New Mexico School of Law. On April 30, 2013, Professor Creel was honored by the Project for New Mexico Graduates of Color in the UNM Office of Graduate Studies Special Initiatives. Thirty-three different professors were nominated, and Professor Creel received the All-Around Award, which recognizes an exceptional individual who positively impacts students of color and the UNM community at large.
A write up of the event can be found here.
Thanks to AB.
Gordon Henry, Matthew Fletcher, and Paul Stebleton at SSML This Thursday
Each year, we three gather to perform a reading at the annual conference of the Society for the Study of Midwestern Literature — a panel annually titled “In the Valley of the Shadow of the North.” In year one, we read poetry. Year two, short fiction. Last year, year three, creative nonfiction. And now we’re reading scripts. Please join us at the Kellogg Center here in East Lansing if you have 90 minutes to kill. The symposium agenda is here.
We’re on this Thursday, at 2:15 to 3:45.
Drama: In the Valley of the Shadow of the North: Year Four Michigamme Room
Moderator: Matthew L.M. Fletcher
Gordon Henry (Michigan State University) “Title TK”
Matthew L.M. Fletcher (Michigan State University) “Leonard and the Senator”
Paul Stebleton (Lake Ann, Michigan) “Bigfoot Pie”
Dakota Plains Legal Services Job Announcement
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
(Managing Attorney – Mission, South Dakota)
DAKOTA PLAINS LEGAL SERVICES (DPLS), a non-profit legal services program, is accepting applications for a Managing Attorney position in our Mission, South Dakota, branch office. The Mission office serves the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation in South Dakota and Gregory, Jones, Mellette, Todd and Tripp counties in South Dakota.
QUALIFICATIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: Applicants must have a JD degree and be licensed to practice in South Dakota, or willing and qualified to take the next South Dakota Bar Exam; must be a bright, motivated, self-starter; must have the tenacity to assume immediate practice responsibilities, including handling a significant caseload touching on many different areas of law with regular appearances in court; must demonstrate an interest in poverty law and working with Native American and low income clients; and must commit to a minimum of a two year employment period, upon completion of a six month probationary period. Applicant must have at least one year experience in the practice of poverty law or Indian law, with trial and appellate experience in state and federal courts or two years experience in the general practice of law. If Applicant does not possess this experience we would consider Applicant for a staff attorney position until qualified to be a Managing Attorney.
SALARY: Competitive, depending on experience and budgetary constraints. DPLS has an excellent fringe benefits package including generous leave benefits and employee insurance coverage (medical, dental, life, disability).
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
APPLICATION INFORMATION: Please submit a letter of interest and resume to: Continue reading
Omaha Tribe RFP for Appellate Court Services
THE OMAHA TRIBE OF NEBRASKA & IOWA is seeking Requests for Proposals (RFP) for professional legal consultation to support the establishment of a local Appellate Court. Applicants shall be licensed to practice law in any State or Federal jurisdiction and shall be familiar with appellate process. The Applicant shall be responsible for drafting appellate process, accompanying procedures for Clerk of Court, assist in searching and interviewing potential appellate panel and providing educational presentations for community and governmental agencies. RFP’s can be directed to the Omaha Tribal Human Resources Department at P.O. Box 368, Macy, Nebraska 68039, (402) 837-5391, or emailed to the Omaha Tribal Human Resources Director Carlton LeCount at clecount@omahatribe.com .
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