The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians (Michigan) seeks an attorney of stature and notable experience to serve as lead counsel for the negotiation, or litigation, of a resource allocation agreement for court affirmed treaty rights, along with possible litigation regarding exterior boundaries of the ceded territory. Preference will be given to those submissions showing extensive and demonstrable experience in treaty rights litigation. To receive an RFP packet contact Aaron Schlehuber at lawaaron@saulttribe.net..
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Navajo Nation Contract Gaming Atty RFP
Navajo DOJ is seeking a Contract Gaming Attorney. Through Navajo DOJ, the Attorney will provide legal services to the Navajo Nation Gaming Regulatory Office (NNGRO) working primarily on amendments, negotiations and implementations of the Arizona and New Mexico Tribal State Gaming Compacts. Also, since the NNGRO provides compliance and regulatory services over the Navajo Nation’s Gaming Facilities, the Attorney will be working to address any arising matter thereunder. The Attorney shall have experience in the field of Indian Gaming. Preference will be given to those with knowledge of Navajo law. The Navajo Nation Department of Justice will be accepting proposals for this service postmarked by 5:00 PM MST on February 19, 2016. No Late Proposals Will Be Accepted. ANY LATE SUBMITTALS WILL BE RETURNED. Persons interested can request information, request a copy of the RFP, and submit proposals to:Ethel Branch, Attorney General: ebranch@nndoj.org
Rodgerick T. Begay, Acting Deputy Attorney General: rbegay@nndoj.org
National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) Announces Search for CEO
From the job announcement:
After five years of consistently strong stewardship under its current Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) is embarking on a transition to new leadership. To guide the organization through this transition and beyond, the NCJFCJ is seeking a dynamic, inspired leader to make an extraordinary impact. This experienced executive will lead the organization during a time of exciting growth and development. The right candidate is hands-on, ambitious, can demonstrate a track record of strategic leadership, can advocate passionately for healthy courts and their connection to healthy communities, and is inventive and creative in increasing and diversifying revenue streams to ensure long-term sustainability. The CEO will lead a dedicated staff in accelerating and enhancing the dynamic, innovative programming the NCJFCJ is known and respected for nationwide.
Interested candidates must apply by February 28, 2016.
Link to details here
Michigan Tribe Seeks Attorney for Treaty Rights Litigation
The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians (Michigan) seeks an attorney of stature and notable experience to serve as lead counsel for the negotiation, or litigation, of a resource allocation agreement for court affirmed treaty rights, along with possible litigation regarding exterior boundaries of the ceded territory.
Preference will be given to those submissions showing extensive and demonstrable experience in treaty rights litigation. To receive an RFP packet contact Aaron Schlehuber at lawaaron@saulttribe.net.
Standing Rock Sioux Tribe Seeks Asst. Public Defender
Here (2016 JOB AD – ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER SRST TRIBAL COURT (FINAL-DMA)):
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe requests applications for the position of Assistant Tribal Public Defender.
The Assistant Public Defender is responsible for representing, in the Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Court, Tribal members charged with crimes on the Reservation. Duties include advising defendants, conducting research, preparing court pleadings, negotiating with the Prosecutor’s office to reach plea agreements, and participating in bench and jury trials.
The Assistant Public Defender will be compensated on an hourly basis and is a full time position for a minimum of one (1) year. Employment beyond one year will be contingent upon funding.
In order to meet the statutory prerequisites for employment as the Assistant Public Defender, applicants must: (1) be a member in good standing of the bar in any state or federal court; (2) be at least 21 years of age; (3) be of high moral character and integrity; (4) have a law degree from an (ABA) accredited law school; (5) never have been convicted of a felony; (6) have not been dishonorably discharged from the Armed Services; and (7) be physically able to perform the duties of the office. The selected applicant will be subject to Tribal, State & Federal Criminal Background Checks.
Applications must include: a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, proof of bar acceptance, (3) references, and (3) writing samples.
Applications may be submitted and inquiries may be directed, to Ms. Dellis M. Agard, Court Administrator, Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Court, PO Box 363, Fort Yates, ND 58538, Telephone (701) 854-7244 or by Email to dagard@standingrock.org.
The worksite for this position is located in Fort Yates, ND at the Standing Rock Tribal Court. Sitting Bull College Transit provides bus services, at nominal cost, to and from Bismarck, ND; Mobridge, SD; McLaughlin, SD and Selfridge, ND, and is coordinated with the Tribal work day, which is from 8:00 AM until 4:30 PM (Central Time).
Nooksack Tribe Seeks Prosecutor and ICW Presenting Officer
RFP – Request for Prosecution and Indian Child Welfare Case Services
The Nooksack Indian Tribe is requesting qualified attorneys and law firms to submit statements in response to this Request For Proposals. The legal services include attendance and preparation for hearings to represent the Nooksack Indian Tribe as prosecutor before Nooksack Indian Tribe Tribal Court on crimes as set forth in the Nooksack Criminal Code, as well as any state or federal proceedings which fall within the Prosecutor’s responsibilities. Hearings that include Prosecutor duties normally occur on Wednesdays, and require availability via phone other days.
In addition, the legal services would include representing the Nooksack Indian Tribe as Child Welfare Attorney on Indian Child Welfare proceedings in both the Nooksack Indian Tribe Tribal Court and such Washington State Courts as applicable under the Nooksack Youth Code. Hearings that include Child Welfare Attorney duties normally occur on the Whatcom County Dependency docket, and require availability via phone other days.
Responses to the subject RFP should be directed to the Office of the Tribal Attorney, mailed to P.O. Box 63, or hand delivered to 5047 Mt. Baker Highway, #200, Deming, Washington 98244. The Nooksack Indian Tribe will conduct its first review of proposals that are delivered to, or postmarked by Monday, January 25, 2016.
Persons interested in receiving a digital copy of the RFP must contact Ms. Sue Gearhart, Office of Tribal Attorney, Nooksack Indian Tribe at sgearhart@nooksack-nsn.gov.
University of Arizona Currently Seeking Director of the Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy
Link to position details here.
Tohono O’Odham Nation Seeks AG
Here:
Job: Office/Human Resource Manager at NARF
The Native American Rights Fund (NARF) in Boulder, Colorado has an opening for an Office/Human Resource Manager. See the job announcement/description.
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