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The ILPC Fellowship is a flexible position that offers one new law grad each year the chance to work in a setting that is both academic and clinical in nature. Depending on the particular interests of the Fellow, there may be more time spent developing academic articles, researching and writing briefs, interacting with students and legal professionals, or attending conferences centered on Indian law.

Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties and responsibilities are an approximate list of the duties and responsibilities of past Fellows. The Fellow chosen will have the opportunity to spend more time in areas that interest them, but may have to complete additional duties as required by the ILPC.

Maintain a weekly study skills and community-building meeting with 1L students interested in the Indigenous Law & Policy Certificate.
Co-teach the Indian Law Clinic class and the NNALSA Moot Court class.
Act in a staff attorney capacity, researching and writing on problems of federal Indian law as they arise, especially in the ICWA Appellate Project of the Indian Law Clinic.
Assist with the preparation of party and amicus briefs handled by the ILPC.
Publish or work towards publishing a scholarly article, white paper, or working paper based on independent research.
Help with the organization and facilitation of the annual ILPC conference.

Qualifications

Recent graduate of an ABA accredited law school.
Taken a course or have experience in Federal Indian Law.
Commitment and availability to hold the Fellow position from July 2016–June 2017, as well as a willingness to travel occasionally to conferences.
Bar passage is not required, but Fellows are encouraged to take the bar exam.

Compensation

$42,099, plus Michigan State University College of Law full time staff benefits.

Application Requirements

Please submit a cover letter outlining your interest and personal goals, a current resume and writing sample, and two references to Sarah Donnelly at donnel93@law.msu.edu via PDF attachment by May 1, 2016.

Tohono O’odham Nation Office of Attorney General Seeks an Assistant Attorney General

April 18, 2016Sarah M Donnelly

Tohono O’odham Nation
Office of Attorney General

The Office of Attorney General is now hiring an Assistant Attorney General with at least one year of relevant experience. The Office of Attorney General represents the interests of the Tohono O’odham Nation in tribal, state, and federal venues. Attorneys in the office enjoy a diverse practice and challenging jurisdictional issues while protecting tribal sovereignty.

The Nation offers generous benefits including paid holidays, sick and annual leave, low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance. Applicants must pass a background check. Send resume, legal writing sample, and three references to Acting Attorney General Laura Berglan via email at laura.berglan@tonation-nsn.gov.

Indian Law Job Announcements

April 15, 2016Singel

I added a new page that provides an overview for finding Indian law job announcements on Turtle Talk and elsewhere on the internet. To access it, click on “Indian Law Job Announcements” in the black bar immediately below our Turtle Talk banner at the top of the webpage. The page offers advice for first and second year law students seeking summer clerkships as well as third year law students and law graduates seeking permanent employment.

A Message From Godfrey & Kahn on Associate Opportunity

April 14, 2016Sarah M Donnelly

At Godfrey & Kahn, we believe in client success, trust, teamwork, work ethic, and integrity. We support these core values by hiring talented and self-motivated people to assist our clients. We also happen to provide excellent legal solutions. Are you ready to make a move?

Currently, we are accepting applications for an associate with a minimum 2 years of general environmental or energy experience. We seek candidates who are prepared to help our clients develop and implement innovative environmental and energy solutions to achieve their goals for a wide variety of projects. Candidates must possess strong academic credentials, an interest in environmental and energy solutions, including sustainability matters, excellent judgment and project management commensurate with years of experience.

Most importantly, we are looking for individuals who bring a positive attitude and team-focused approach to their work. In addition to an excellent compensation and benefit package, we offer an award-wining work environment and the opportunity to work with clients doing business both locally and around the globe.

The firm has a significant Indian country practice. Tribal affiliation and experience representing Indian tribes are desirable.

Please click here to apply: http://www.gklaw.com/careers.cfm?action=current&sub=view_lateral&job_id=115

Legal Strategies for a Changing Environment

Godfrey & Kahn, S.C. is an equal employment opportunity employer functioning under an affirmative action plan.

NARF’s Alaska Office Seeks Applicants for Alaska Fellow Position

April 13, 2016Matthew Campbell

NARF’s Alaska office is seeking applicants with a strong background in federal Indian law and public service for a two-year fellowship as NARF’s Alaska Fellow. Applicants must have a law degree from an accredited law school, a license to practice law in Alaska or the ability to be admitted by reciprocity or intention to sit for either the July 2016 or February 2017 bar exams, and experience working with American Indian or Alaska Native tribes. Applications should be submitted no later than Friday, May 20, 2016, and more information can be found on the NARF website.

Sault Tribe RFP for Appellate Judge

April 12, 2016Matthew L.M. Fletcher

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians seeks qualified licensed attorneys and/or non-attorneys for the position of Appellate Judge in the Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa Tribal Appellate Court. The Appellate Court has the following vacancies to fill:

Licensed attorney positions –(active & reserve)
Elder position (active & reserve)

The Appellate Court meets monthly. Oral argument is held in Sault Ste. Marie, MI.

Appeals filed vary from year to year, but typically can be anywhere from 1 – 4 per year.

These positions include a $200 per month stipend (if not employed by the tribe). Licensed attorney positions are also 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 of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
Must be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan

Qualifications for Elder (attorney or non-Attorney) position include:

Must be a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians
Must be age 60 or older
If an attorney, must be a member in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan

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 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:

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Policy Analyst Positions at Interior’s Indian Water Rights Office

April 12, 2016Sarah M Donnelly

Link to Senior Policy Analyst announcement here.

Download senior analyst duties and responsibilities here.

Link to Policy Analyst announcement here.