Job announcements (PDF):
Link to Tribe’s job site here.
These positions are vacant until filled. The employment application may be obtained on their website.
Applications can be submitted:
a: To the Office of Human Resources
b: Mailed to: The Hopi Tribe, Human Resources, PO Box 123, Kykotsmovi Arizona 86039
c: Faxed to (928) 734-6611 (Please call to verify that HR received your fax)
d: Or e-mail to HumanResources@hopi.nsn.us
Under the direction of the General Counsel, legal counsel assists in providing legal advice and services to the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, including its departments, arms (including the Mashantucket Pequot Gaming Enterprise), subdivisions, regulatory bodies, committees, entities and business enterprises (MPTN) concerning legal rights, responsibilities, and obligations.
Juris Doctorate required from an ABA-accredited/approved law school. At least five (5) years of experience practicing law in a government, private or corporate setting with some experience or exposure to the field of federal Indian law. Must be admitted to practice law in a State or federal jurisdiction at time of appointment to position, preferably in the state and federal courts of Connecticut. Must be admitted to practice law in Connecticut and in the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Court within one year of appointment.
Well-developed communication, interpersonal, negotiation, organizational and problem solving skills required. Demonstrated excellent ability to research and analyze (both orally and in written form) legal issues, concerns or problems is required. Excellent ability to communicate legal concepts and analysis to MPTN (including its elected officials, officers, employees and representatives), to patrons, vendors or any other person necessary to resolve a matter is required. Excellent ability to work cooperatively with other attorneys and paralegals and take direction from General Counsel and Legal Counsel, as required. Please note that we have designated this position as a “key” position pursuant to the Tribal and Native American Preference Law.
THE MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT TRIBE PRACTICES TRIBAL AND NATIVE AMERICAN PREFERENCE (33 M.P.T.L.) IN HIRING AND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Salary pay commensurate with education and experience.
PLEASE SEND RESUMES TO:
MASHANTUCKET PEQUOT TRIBAL NATION
OFFICE OF LEGAL COUNSEL
ATTN: KATE GLAZA
2 MATT’S PATH, P.O. BOX 3060
MASHANTUCKET, CT 06338
OR VIA EMAIL TO:
kglaza@mptn-nsn.gov
Founded in 1970, the Native American Rights Fund (“NARF”) is the oldest and largest nonprofit law firm dedicated to asserting and defending the rights of Indian tribes, organizations, and individuals nationwide. NARF’s practice is concentrated in five key areas: the preservation of tribal existence; the protection of tribal natural resources; the promotion of Native American human rights; the accountability of governments to Native Americans; and the development of Indian law and educating the public about Indian rights, laws, and issues.
NARF is currently seeking candidates for its Summer 2017 Clerkships! Each year, NARF conducts a nation-wide search for law students to participate in its Law Clerk Program. Positions are available in all three of NARF’s offices: Anchorage, AK; Boulder, CO; and Washington, D.C.
Here is the advertisement. The deadline to apply is September 2, 2016.
Link to job announcement here.
Position closes: 08/24/16
Indian Child Welfare Attorney
This position represents the Chickasaw Nation in juvenile deprived cases arising under the Indian Child Welfare Act in both in-state and out-of-state courts. Extensive travel is involved. Working knowledge of the Indian Child Welfare Act, the Oklahoma Indian Child Welfare Act and courtroom experience are highly desirable.
Here (IHS Attorney Vacancy Annoucement — August 2016):
The Office of the General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (OGC) is seeking applications for a general attorney positions in its San Francisco Regional Office. The San Francisco Office of OGC provides legal services to 4 administrative areas of the Indian Health Service (IHS), which delivers health care to American Indians/Alaska Natives. Persons selected for some or all of these positions will have responsibility for providing legal advice and support to the IHS. More information about the positions and the nature of our work is in the attached vacancy announcement.
Here.
Attorney position available with private law firm representing American Indian tribes, Alaska Native, and tribal organizations. Bar admission, at least two years experience, academic excellence, leadership qualities, significant writing, and social skills required. Experience in federal Indian law, environmental law and federal court practice preferred. Client services will include litigation, advice, negotiation and research. Travel required. Salary DOE. Send letter, résumé and writing sample to Ann Bernheisel; Morisset, Schlosser, Jozwiak & Somerville, 801 2nd Ave., Ste. 1115, Seattle, WA 98104, or via e-mail at a.bernheisel@msaj.com
Download announcement here.
Several offices are actively involved in issues that affect Native communities. These include the Alaska offices (one in Juneau and one in Anchorage), the Northwest office located in Seattle, the Mid-Pacific regional office in Honolulu, the Rocky Mountain office in Denver, and the Northern Rockies office in Bozeman.
Download announcement here. Open until filled.
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