Whatcom County has dismissed Rabang’s trespass suit for lack of jurisdiction. Plaintiff filed new suit based on intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress.
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Navajo Nation Hosts First Public Safety Summit in 15 Years
Friday Job Announcements
Job vacancies are posted on Friday. Some announcements might still appear throughout the week. If you would like your Indian law job posted on Turtle Talk, please email indigenous@law.msu.edu.
Wisconsin Judicare Inc.
Staff Attorney, Wasau, WI. Wisconsin Judicare’s Indian Law Office has an opening beginning February 1st for an attorney to represent Native American individuals and groups on a variety of issues including criminal defense representation in tribal courts and Indian law litigation in tribal and state courts.
Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
Tribal Attorney-Assistant Prosecutor. Responsible for prosecuting criminal, juvenile, landlord-tenant, and Indian child welfare cases in state court. The Tribal Attorney – Assistant Prosecutor is also responsible for assisting and providing back-up coverage for the Tribal Attorney – ACFS on Indian Child Welfare matters in the state courts.
Havasupai Tribe
In-house General Counsel. The Havasupai Tribe, located in the Grand Canyon region of Arizona, is seeking a full-time in-house general counsel set up a tribal office in either Phoenix or Flagstaff. The job requires frequent trips to Supai, Arizona. All applicants must have at least 3 years experience working for tribal governments in areas other than gaming. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a relevant writing sample and resume to: office@mvicklaw.com
Choctaw Nation
Executive Director of Legal & Compliance. Will report to the Senior Executive Officer of the Legal and Compliance Division. Responsible for the management of the CNO In-House Legal Department in its entirety. This position will coordinate with the Senior Executive Officer and outside counsel on all legal matters, will manage internal case management, and the delegation of assignments to In-House Associate Counsel and personnel.
Eastern Shoshone Tribe
Attorney General. Responsible for providing legal advice and counsel to the Eastern Shoshone Tribal government, its departments and enterprises; and represents the Eastern Shoshone Tribe in all matters at issue before federal, state and tribal courts. The Attorney General serves as the Director for the Office of Attorney General.
Tohono O’odham Court of Appeals Finds Constitutional Waiver of Immunity in Banishment Suit
Friday Job Announcements
Job vacancies are posted on Friday. Some announcements might still appear throughout the week. If you would like your Indian law job posted on Turtle Talk, please email indigenous@law.msu.edu.
National Indian Gaming Commission
Financial analyst, Washington D.C. Closes 1/30/2017.
Jill Grant & Associates, LLC
Associate Attorney. Jill Grant & Associates, LLC, based in Washington, D.C., is seeking an associate attorney. Experience and/or demonstrated interest in environmental law is required. Jill Grant & Associates provides environmental counsel and representation to Indian tribes, tribal entities, and other environmental organizations, and represents tribes on jurisdictional and administrative law issues. We are an equal opportunity employer. Native Americans are encouraged to apply. To apply, please submit: (1) a cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position, (2) a resume, (3) a legal writing sample, (4) a list of references, and (5) a law school transcript by email to associateposition@jillgrantlaw.com.
Hannahville Indian Community
Larry Roberts’ Final Letter to Tribal Leaders as Assistant Secretary
Download(PDF): Signed Dear Tribal Leader Letter – January 18 2017
Part-time Associate Judge Position with Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
UPDATE (1/27/17): All Submissions will be opened publicly on February 27, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. Final award of the Submission is expected to be made on March 1, 2017.
Download(PDF): Request for Qualifications
All Submissions must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Tribal Court Comprehensive Planning Demonstration Program – Facilitator Proposal” on the outside of the envelope. Submissions must be RECEIVED by January 24, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time, to:
Diane C. Whitson, Tribal Court Administrator
Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua & Siuslaw Indians
1245 Fulton Avenue
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Faxed Submissions will not be accepted. Any Submissions received after the date and time of opening will be rejected and returned unopened to the Submitter.
Court Denies TRO to Prevent Publishing Dakota Access EIS Notice
Download(PDF) DAPL motion and memorandum of law filed January 16, 2017:
- Doc. 80 – Cross-Claimant Dakota Access, LLC’s Motion Under the All Writs Act to Prevent Publication of Environmental-Impact-Statement Notice in Federal Register, and Emergency Motion for Interim Relief Through a Temporary Restraining Order
- Doc. 80-1 – Cross-Claimant Dakota Access, LLC’s Memorandum of Law Supporting Motion Under the All Writs Act to Prevent Publication of Environmental-Impact-Statement Notice in Federal Register, and Emergency Motion for Interim Relief Through a Temporary Restraining Order
From the District Court for the District of Columbia in the matter of Standing Rock Sioux Tribe v. United States Army Corps of Engineers, 1:16-cv-01796-JEB:
“MINUTE ORDER: As explained in open court following today’s hearing, the Court ORDERS that Dakota Access’s 80 Motion for Temporary Restraining Order is DENIED and its Motion for Preliminary Injunction is WITHDRAWN WITHOUT PREJUDICE. Signed by Judge James E. Boasberg on 01/18/2017. (lcjeb3) (Entered: 01/18/2017)”
Download(PDF) Federal Register : Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement in Connection With Dakota Access, LLC’s Request for an Easement To Cross Lake Oahe, North Dakota
News Release: Roberts Announces Inclusion of Updated CSC Policy into DOI Indian Affairs Manual
Download(PDF): Press Release
Excerpt:
Lawrence S. Roberts today issued an updated Contract Support Costs (CSC) Policy for the Indian Affairs Manual (IAM). The updated Policy reflects extensive tribal consultation and the work of the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ (BIA) CSC Workgroup, which is comprised of tribal and federal experts.
The updated Policy provides for the full payment of CSC and helps ensure that the payment of CSC is accurate, timely, and meets 100 percent of a tribe’s CSC need as calculated under the Policy. The Policy also simplifies and streamlines CSC calculation to expedite payment.
ACLU of Montana Legal Director Job Posting
Download(PDF): ACLU-MT Legal Director job description Jan ’17
The ACLU of Montana is currently looking for a Legal Director. Attached is the job description with information on how to apply. Submit a letter of interest; resume; two relevant professional writing samples (e.g., memoranda of law or demand letters demonstrating research, writing, and legal analytical skills); salary requirements; and three professional references, identifying their relationship to you and including their email addresses and phone numbers. Email your application to Michelle Cares, Office Coordinator, at michellec@aclumontana.org or mail it to:
ACLU of Montana, Attn: Michelle Cares
P.O. Box 9138, Missoula, MT 59807
Please put “Legal Director” in the subject line of your email or on your envelope. Also, please indicate in your letter of interest where you saw this job posting (Turtle Talk). Applications will be reviewed beginning the week of February 13, 2017, and will be accepted until the position is filled.
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