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Assistant Tribal Attorney Vacancy with Menominee Indian Tribe

Sarah M Donnelly

menomineesealThe Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin is a federally recognized tribe located in Keshena, Wisconsin.

The Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin Legal Services Department currently seeks an Assistant Tribal Attorney-CS, SS. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic and energetic attorney capable to perform work in child support and child welfare and other projects as assigned. The Assistant Tribal Attorney-CS, SS will work as part of a team to protect and preserve the best interests of Menominee children and families. The position is located in Keshena, Wisconsin. The successful candidate may be eligible for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.

The position of ASSISTANT TRIBAL ATTORNEY-CS, SS in LEGAL SERVICES with the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin has been posted beginning 9/28/2016 12:00:00 AM with a Close Date of 10/27/2016 11:59:00 PM.

This posting can be viewed at http://www.menominee-nsn.gov/Employment/Jobs.aspx .”

NIGC Attorney Job Posting

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

The following position is available within the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC).

Attorney position:

The Office of General Counsel within the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) has an Attorney position available in our Washington, DC office. The open period to apply for this position is  09/22/2016 – 10/03/2016. If you are interested, it is important that you act quickly to complete the application process. For more information please go to our website www.nigc.gov , our Facebook page www.facebook.com/NIGCgov , and on www.usajobs.gov . If you have any questions regarding this position you may contact our Legal Executive Administrator Shakira_Ferguson@NIGC.gov , or our General Counsel Michael_Hoenig@NIGC.gov .

RFP for Temporary Attorney Services with Sauk-Suiattle Tribe

Sarah M Donnelly

The Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe is seeking applications or proposals from persons in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association or graduates of and ABA accredited law school with strong legal research and writing skills who are interested in serving as an assistant attorney for a period of four to five months on a contractual or temporary employment basis.

Some civil litigation, trial, or pretrial experience is preferred by not essential and entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply, as this position will mainly be assigned to perform backup or overflow assistance to the Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe Office of Legal Counsel in litigation such as performing legal research, assisting in drafting motions and declarations, witness preparation and summarizing depositions. Substantive supervision and/or mentoring and collaboration will be received by the Tribe’s General Counsel with administrative oversight and office support from the Program Manager.

The Sauk-Suiattle Indian Reservation is located in the homeland of the Sah-ku-mehu People in the North Cascades near the confluence of the Sauk and Suiattle Rivers. Further information can be obtained from the Tribe’s website at http://www.sauk-suiattle.com.

No particular format is required for submissions of a proposal or application. Your proposal may propose an hourly, monthly, or daily rate desired and is negotiable depending upon your level of experience and willingness to serve.

Persons interest should send a letter of interest and resume to:

Deborah L. Roberts, Program Manager
Sauk-Suiatlle Indian Tribe Office of Legal Counsel
5318 Chief Brown Ln
Darrington WA 98241-9420
FAX 360-436-0471
mrsdlroberts@sauk-suiattle.com

Public Defender Vacancy with Lower Brule Sioux Tribe

Sarah M Donnelly

The chosen applicant will:

  • Have a law degree from an ABA accredited law school and be a member in good standing of the bar of any state (South Dakota licensure preferred)
  • Must never have been convicted of a felony
  • Must be physically able to perform the duties of the office
  • Provides legal counsel and representation to adults accused of criminal offenses and juveniles accused of delinquent acts
  • Examines evidence and prepares and presents cases for the defense in criminal actions / delinquency actions
  • Review police reports
  • Draft motions, legal memorandums, and other pleadings
  • Conducts client and witness interviews
  • File pretrial motions
  • Identifies appropriate sentencing alternatives for clients and assists with getting clients into treatment
  • Appear in court on a daily basis
  • Knowledge of federal Indian law, criminal law, criminal procedure, juvenile law and procedure; and drug court or alternative courts process and procedures
  • Ability to argue legal positions effectively and persuasively, recognize, formulate and implement viable case defense theories, investigations and litigation strategies
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, multi-task, prioritize assignments, and remain organized.
  • Work effectively with others
  • Code writing (such as updating or amending tribal laws)
  • Assist with grant writing
  • Be a contributing asset to the office and welcome the opportunity to promote justice on the reservation
  • Other duties as may be assigned by Chief Judge

Salary: Negotiable,  depending on experience.
Closing Date: Until filled

Applications shall be in writing, to include a professional resume, legal qualifications, and any other submissions at the option of the applicant. Native American preference applies. Applications may be obtained from the LBST Personnel Office, Lower Brule, South Dakota (phone:  605-473-5561) or contacting Marlys Langdeau, Court Administrator at 605-473-5535.

Friday Job Announcements

Sarah M Donnelly

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.

Department of the Interior

Attorney-Advisor, Office of the Solicitor, Division of General Law, Employment and Labor Law Unit, Washington D.C. (Closes 9/26/16)

Department of Justice

Law Student Volunteers, The U.S. Attorney’s Office, Eastern District of Michigan is currently recruiting 4 Student Volunteers for Winter/Spring 2017. This is a volunteer (unpaid) position and is intended to last for one semester in Detroit. Closes Monday, October 3, 2016.

Gila River Indian Community

Protective Services Attorney, Office of General Counsel. Closes 9/30/16

Supervising Protective Services Attorney, Office of General Counsel. Closes 9/30/16

California Indian Legal Services

Senior Staff Attorney, Eureka office.

Procopio’s Native American Law Internship Summer 2017

Sarah M Donnelly

Link: Now Accepting Applications for Procopio’s Summer 2017 Native American Law Internship Program

Applications are due Friday, October 28th by 5 p.m. PST. Internship applications should include:

  1. A writing sample
  2. Law school transcript
  3. Resume
  4. Cover letter identifying why this is an opportunity you would like to pursue, any tribal governmental experience you have and why Native American legal issues are significant to you.

The program is ten weeks and begins after May 15, 2017.  Applications can be emailed to: ted.griswold@procopio.com or sent via USPS mail to:

Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves & Savitch, LLP
Attention: Ted Griswold
525 B Street, Suite 2200
San Diego, California, 92101

RFP for Education-Related Legal Services to Navajo Nation

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

The Navajo Nation seeks education-related legal assistance in planning, organizing, drafting and finalizing Navajo Nation Educational Codes, policies, and standards that will facilitate the Nation’s development of a Tribal Education Agency.  Respondent’s work must be conducted consistent with Public Law 100-297, Public Law 93-638, Public Law 95-561, Title X of the Navajo Nation Code, and applicable Navajo Nation laws and policies.  The Navajo Nation Department of Justice will be accepting proposals for this service postmarked by 5:00 PM MT on Thursday, September 15, 2016.  NO LATE PROPOSALS WILL BE ACCEPTED.

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Navajo Nation RFP for Law Enforcement-Related Legal Services

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

The Navajo Nation seeks advice and recommendations on how to develop a nationally accredited uniform Use of Force Policy for the Navajo Division of Public Safety (NDPS) and its law enforcement departments and officers.   NDPS wishes to revise its current policies to reflect modern police practices with respect to use of force.  These revisions will, among other things, incorporate current case law and include law enforcement training specifically related to use of force situations, including officer-involved shootings.

The Navajo Nation Department of Justice will be accepting proposals for this service postmarked by 5:00 PM MT on Thursday, September 15, 2016.  LATE PROPOSALS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

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Friday Job Announcements

Sarah M Donnelly

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.

ASSOCIATION OF VILLAGE COUNCIL PRESIDENTS, BETHEL, ALASKA

ICWA Director

Responsible for the overall operations of the ICWA department and personnel. Supervision of the ICWA Program involving case management oversight entered into on behalf of the compacted villages in the AVCP region.

Required – Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a Human Services field of study or in a related field with a Master’s degree preferred. Work experience and training which provided the required knowledge, skills and abilities for the position can be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Three (3) years of successful experience as a Program Manager, including staff supervision, management networking, communications and staff development, grant writing and reporting and fiscal management.

Tribal Court Development Coordinator

Provides direct services to the villages in enhancing or creation of tribal courts under the directive of the center Director, including tribal court program planning, program reporting, assistance with training and technical assistance, tribal court reporting software troubleshooting and training of the software to tribal court staff. This position will research and draft policy and legal documents for the tribal court use, will assist member tribes and work directly with the Assigned Court Assessment Team under the guidance of the federal partners. Other duties include providing clerical and office support for the Tribal Justice Center (TJC). The Tribal Court Development Coordinator will work with the Director to seek funding sources for the tribal courts in conjunction with the tribes.

High school diploma or GED is required. A Bachelor’s or an Associate’s degree from an accredited university is preferred. A minimum of two to three (2-3) years of progressive experience in working with tribes is required.

To apply: www.avcp.org

SWINOMISH INDIAN TRIBAL COMMUNITY

Tribal Prosecutor

Nature of Practice: The Tribal Prosecutor represents the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community in Tribal Court in criminal prosecutions, Wellness Court hearings, exclusion proceedings and civil code violations. The Prosecutor reports to and is supervised by the Director of the Office of Tribal Attorney. The Prosecutor also drafts ordinances and may provide advice and recommendations to the Police Department and other departments of the Tribe, as well as the Swinomish Indian Senate and its Committees, on legal policy issues. The work involves a creative, holistic, and interdisciplinary approach developed in conjunction with other Tribal departments to achieve restorative justice. The Prosecutor is supported by a legal assistant in the Office of Tribal Attorney. The Office of Prosecuting Attorney is paperless– all files are maintained electronically.

Minimum Qualifications: Candidate must have graduated from an accredited law school; be licensed to practice in Washington State or have the ability to become licensed through reciprocity, or be eligible for and register for the next scheduled Washington Bar Exam; have excellent written, oral, research and analytical skills; have sufficient experience to independently run a prosecutor’s office; have strong interpersonal communication skills; have negotiation and litigation experience; have an ability and desire to thrive in a dynamic, interdisciplinary and cross-cultural work environment; have experience engaging in creative problem-solving and a dedication to problem-solving approaches; have a commitment to restorative justice; be willing to work in a team setting, including with defense counsel; and view the prosecutorial role as a minister of justice rather than simply an advocate. Experience in a therapeutic court and/or tribal court preferred. Strong preference for an attorney with experience in criminal and Indian law, a demonstrated commitment to working with Native or other minority communities, and/or experience as a supervisor. Willingness and ability to independently work in a paperless office strongly preferred. Native American hiring preference will be in effect during the selection of candidates.

Location: Tribal offices are located in the Swinomish Village on the beautiful Swinomish Indian Reservation at the southeastern end of Fidalgo Island in rural Skagit County, Washington, across the Swinomish Channel from La Conner, W A. The Tribal offices are located 90 minutes north of Seattle, and 90 minutes south of Vancouver, Canada.

Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience. The position is full-time. Compensation includes medical, dental & vision, 401 (k) retirement plan, and other fringe benefits.

Application: The Tribe would like to hire an attorney for this position as soon as possible, with initial review of applications on September 13, 2016. Please submit the following: Swinomish employment application (available at http://www.swinomish-nsn.gov or via email), cover letter expressing the reasons for interest in the position and salary requirements; current resume, writing sample and the names of at least three professional references to:

Elizabeth Miller, Paralegal
Swinomish Indian Tribal Community
11404 Moorage Way
La Conner, Washington 98257
Tel: (360) 466-7369
Fax: (360) 466-5309
E-mail: emiller@swinomish.nsn.us

YUROK TRIBE

2017 Summer Law Clerk

Download(PDF): Application Packet

FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF MINNESOTA, CENTER FOR INDIAN COUNTRY DEVELOPMENT (CICD)

Project Manager/Senior Project Manager

Download(PDF): Job Posting

Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Request for Proposals

Sarah M Donnelly

The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa is soliciting proposals from qualified, licensed attorneys to provide judicial services for the Band’s tribal court. The Band anticipates selecting four individuals to serve as appellate court judges and one individual to serve as a pro tem trial court judge.

The pro tem trial court judge will serve when the Band’s Chief Judge is unavailable, as assigned by the Chief Judge. The pro tem judge presides on motions and requests of the parties; schedules and presides over conferences, evidentiary hearings and bench trials; conducts necessary legal or factual research; and renders legal opinions.

The Band’s trial court hears cases on the first Monday and Tuesday of the month, unless the first Monday is a holiday. In that case, the court convenes on the second Monday and Tuesday of the month. Other court dates may be scheduled by the Chief Judge as necessary. The Trial court hears cases involving violations of the traffic, animal control, truancy and conservation codes, as well as general civil matters, including but not limited to dissolution of marriage, name change, small claims, contracts, and probate. In 2015, there were 179 new cases filed with the court. The Band’s ordinances are available at http://www.fdlrez.com/government/fdlordinances.htm.

The Band does not currently have an appellate court. The Band’s appellate code is currently under development. It is anticipated that oral arguments will be held at the Fond du Lac Tribal Court, and that the number of appeals will not exceed five annually.

Indian preference will apply in the selection process in accordance with the Band’s Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance.

Applicants must meet the following minimum qualifications:

  1. Have graduated from an accredited law school and be admitted to the bar in any state;
  2. Have a minimum of 8 years’ experience practicing law (which may include service on a tribal, federal or state court bench);
  3. Have a demonstrable knowledge of Indian and Federal law;
  4. Be familiar with the Constitution and laws of the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe and the laws of the Fond du Lac Band;
  5. Have never been convicted or pleaded guilty to any felony, nor been found guilty of any crime involving fraud or dishonesty or moral turpitude.

Demonstrable knowledge and experience with Tribal Courts is preferred, but not required.

To submit a proposal, send a proposal by e-mail to kristiwheale@fdlrez.com or by mail to Kristi Wheale, Clerk of Court, Fond du Lac Tribal Court, 1720 Big Lake Road, Cloquet, MN 55720

The proposal should include:

  1. A proposed rate or fee;
  2. A statement to indicate whether the applicant is interested in an appellate court position, the pro-tem trial court position, or both.
  3. A resume and a statement of qualifications;
  4. A list of at least three professional references that may be contacted by the Band. It is preferred that the references include clients for whom similar work has been done within the past two year period. References shall include a complete address, contact name and telephone number.

Proposals must be received by 4:30 p.m. central time on Friday, October 7, 2016.