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BIA Job Posting: Program Analyst (Tribal Justice Review)
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Pine Tree Legal Assistance Job Posting for Native American Attorney
Full-time Native American attorney position.
This full-time staff attorney position will maintain an active caseload for Native American clients statewide, especially related to their status as Native Americans and/or which raise Indian law issues, including tribal/state jurisdiction, tribal benefits, tribal housing, race discrimination, Indian Child Welfare Act, the Indian Civil Rights Act, and/or border crossing issues, as well as state and federal poverty law issues. It is essential that the attorney maintain and develop working relationships within tribal communities, which will require regular outreach and related activities. The attorney will be expected to work supportively with groups such as the Maine Indian Tribal-State Commission and tribal community organizations, and to maintain active contacts with the national Indian Legal Services community. The attorney may be required to handle juvenile or criminal court appointments and civil cases in tribal courts pursuant to multi-year sub-grants to Pine Tree, for which careful timekeeping and reporting is required. Additional responsibilities may include work on the Native American Unit’s special newsletters and website resources for Native Americans in Maine and Connecticut, pursuant to program grants for those client populations. The position will be housed in the Bangor office and will be supervised by Regional Directing Attorney Judd Esty-Kendall.
Pine Tree recently marked its 45th anniversary as Maine’s oldest and largest legal aid provider. The program is nationally recognized as a creative, effective advocate for poor Mainers and all staff are expected to meet the program’s high standards for legal advocacy. The Native American Unit at Pine Tree also has a long history of effective advocacy on behalf of the four federally-recognized tribes in Maine. Successful applicants should bring an energetic commitment to justice for low-income individuals, the ability to relate to diverse clients, strong legal skills, and a valid driver’s license. Applicants who are Native American or who have lived or worked within the Native American community in Maine or elsewhere will be advantaged in taking on this work for Maine’s various tribal communities and Native American people. Preference will be given to applicants who are current members of the Maine bar or are licensed in another jurisdiction and eligible to practice under Rule 89(c) of the Maine Rules of Civil Procedure.
The starting salary for the attorney is $43,750+ depending on experience, with excellent benefits. Entry level applicants are preferred because of the program’s funding limitations. The position is available immediately.
Interested applicants should send a letter, resume, law school transcript and three references to both of the following individuals:
- · Executive Director Nan Heald, Pine Tree Legal Assistance, PO Box 547, Portland ME 04112 (or email to nheald@ptla.org); and
- · Directing Attorney Judson Esty-Kendall, Pine Tree Legal Assistance, 115 Main Street, Bangor ME 04401 (email jestykendall@ptla.org)
This position is open until filled but applications are encouraged by December 17.
Pine Tree is an equal employment/equal opportunity employer.
Job Announcement: Chief Judge, Standing Rock Tribal Court
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Closed 11/3/15.
St. Regis Mohawk Press Release and Briefs on Land Claim Litigation
Both the United States and the Mohawk plaintiffs make these arguments in briefs filed last Friday, November 16. The United States stating, “In other New York land claims…dismissed by the Second Circuit, it was inarguable that the lands at issue had become heavily populated and developed by non-Indians in the years since New York unlawfully acquired the lands….That is not true here….the Mohawks… never departed the region and have remained a powerful enduring presence both as a government and as a population in the region and within the specific claim areas.”
As for the claim to the islands, the United States and the Mohawks have presented a unique argument that has never been considered in any other land claim because of the particular facts of the case. “The Department of Justice Attorneys and the Department of Interior met with tribal leadership recently and listened to our concerns. They responded with the filing of a strong brief that supports the Tribe’s efforts and their own interests, as owners of the underlying title to some of the islands that make up the Power Project.” said Chief Randy Hart.
Previous coverage here.
Student Research Showcase on Native Themes at Michigan State, November 30th
Victoria Sweet, MSU Law ’13, will be one of the students presenting at this event:
NARF Boulder Staff Attorney Job Posting
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Sault Tribe Appellate Judge Posting
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians seeks qualified licensed attorneys for the position of Reserve Appellate Judge in the Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa Tribal Appellate Court.
The Appellate Court meets monthly. Oral argument is held in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
Appeals filed vary from year to year, but typically can be anywhere from 1 – 4 per year.
These positions are paid at the rate of $150 per hour with a maximum billing of $5,000 per year.
Qualifications for Licensed Attorney positions include:
- Must be a member in good standing with a State Bar.
- Preference will be given to those who are members of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.
To further be considered for these positions, Applicants should be able to demonstrate that they have:
- Substantial education and experience working with Tribal, State and Federal law
- Extensive knowledge in civil, juvenile, criminal and child welfare proceedings
- Knowledge and understanding of the history and traditions of the Sault Tribe
A letter of interest, resume, and application should be submitted to:
Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa Tribal Court
2175 Shunk Road
P.O. Box 932 or via email to tswan@saulttribe.net
Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783
Attn: Court Administrator
Applications can be picked up at the Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa Tribal Court or found at www.saulttribe.com, in the download section of Tribal Court’s webpage under the Government tab. A copy of Tribal Code is also available to view at www.saulttribe.com.
For more information, please contact the Court Administrator’s office at 906.635.7747, or via email at tswan@saulttribe.net.
he deadline to submit an application is November 30, 2012.
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