Nez Perce Legal Assistant Position Announcement

The Nez Perce Tribe Department of Legal Counsel is recruiting for:  

LEGAL ASSISTANT II  HR-15-186  full-time regular.  The position entails organizing legal files and records, drafting legal documents and correspondence, legal research, interviewing of witnesses and litigants, proof-reading, maintaining attorney time records and court schedules, and other administrative requirements of legal office. 

The position is with an eight (8) member legal office located in Lapwai, Idaho, and provides exceptional compensation and benefits, including generous leave time, 401 (k) program and match, family health insurance, and more. 

Requires Associate’s degree in legal field of study or three (3) years of legal work experience in a law firm can be substituted for one (1) year of college.  A Bachelor’s degree in a legal field of study is preferred.  Requires ten (10) years of experience working for a high volume law firm.  Experience working with Indian tribes or tribal organizations preferred.  Pre-employment drug testing required.  Applicant must possess a valid driver’s license with the ability to be insured under the Tribe’s policy.  (If your driver’s license is not issued from Idaho; a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) from the state your driver’s license is issued, is required with your application.)  

Must include a completed NPT application (available on www.nezperce.org).  Tribal preference applies.  INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.  Due Friday, December 18, 2015, by 4:30PM PST.

Mail to:

LEGAL ASSISTANT  HR-15-186
P.O. Box 365
Lapwai ID 83540-0365

General Counsel Vacancy with Hopi Tribe

Job description here.

More Hopi Tribe vacancies posted recently here and here.

The employment application may be obtained on the Tribe’s website. Questions may be directed to its HR office at 928-734-3212.

Yakama Nation Attorney Job Posting

Here:

2015-223 Associate Attorney Office of Legal Counsel

Hogen Adams Seeks Associate Attorney

Hogen Adams is based in the Twin Cities but represents Indian tribes and their business partners nationwide. We are an experienced team who handles all aspects of Indian law for tribes and their business partners, from multi-million dollar lawsuits and arbitrations to tribal financings to day-to-day tribal governance and employment issues. We have won significant cases involving the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, treaty rights, tribal sovereign immunity, and tribal tax issues. We’ve also negotiated intergovernmental agreements, major casino developments, and complex settlements.

We are looking for an associate with 1-4 years of practice experience. Applicants must have strong writing skills and must evidence a commitment to representing tribal clients. We do not require but do prefer applicants with Indian law coursework or practice experience.

To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, law-school transcript and legal writing sample to Jessica Intermill, jintermill@hogenadams.com by January 1, 2016.

For more information about the Hogen Adams, please click here.

Executive Director Job Posting for Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake Tribe

Position Description for the opening Executive Director position for Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake tribe.  All inquiries regarding this position should be directed to: Geoff Hash (ghash@rosettelaw.com).

2015.10.16 TLE Inc. ED Position Description

Director Vacancy at Stockbridge-Munsee Health Center

Job announcement and description here.

General Counsel Opening With Stockbridge-Munsee Band

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION: General Counsel                                                                 
LOCATION: S/M Community                                                                
SALARY: Negotiable/Exempt                                                        
Reports to:  Tribal Council

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:  The General Counsel is responsible to provide advice, interpretations, and opinions on all legal matters of the Stockbridge-Munsee Community including Tribal government, Tribal gaming, and Tribal enterprises.  The General Counsel is also responsible to manage the Tribal Legal Office including supervising other attorneys and staff.

DUTIES:

  1. The General Counsel is responsible to advise and represent tribal government, tribal gaming, and tribal enterprises in dealings with federal, state, local governments.
  2. The General Counsel is responsible to represent the tribe in tribal, federal, and state court litigation matters.
  3. The General Counsel is responsible to oversee contract and grant review.
  4. The General Counsel is responsible to oversee preparation of resolutions, policies, procedures, agreements, contracts, and other legal memoranda.
  5. The General Counsel is responsible to manage outside legal counsel.
  6. The General Counsel is responsible for giving advice on legal decisions, agency regulations, statutes and treaties that affect tribal activities.
  7. Must maintain an acceptable attendance record.
  8. May be required to satisfactorily complete an exam or other testing requirement(s) to determine skill proficiency.
  9. The above duties and responsibilities are not an all inclusive list but rather a general representation of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position. The duties and responsibilities will be subject to change based on organizational needs and/or deemed necessary by the Tribal Council.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Must be a graduate of an A.B.A approved Law School.
  2. Must be licensed to practice law in Wisconsin or be able to obtain the Wisconsin Bar license within a twelve-month period after hire.
  3. Must possess knowledge of tribal, state, and federal law and regulations including administrative procedures.
  4. Must possess general knowledge of law.
  5. Must have at least seven years of federal Indian law practice,
  6. Must pass pre-employment drug and health screening.  Must adhere to the Tribe’s Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Policy during the course of employment.
  7. Must be eligible for coverage under the employer’s liability insurance.
  8. Must have demonstrated ability to maintain satisfactory working record in any prior or current employment.
  9. Must be able to meet physical requirements of position.
  10. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must obtain a Wisconsin driver’s license within 30 days of employment if applicant has an out-of-state driver’s license.  Must meet and maintain the eligibility to operate a personal or tribal vehicle under the driver acceptability guidelines as established by Mohican Nation Insurance.
  11. Must abide by departmental and organizational safety, guidelines.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
Human Resource Department
P.O Box 70
N8705 Moh He Con Nuck Rd
Bowler, WI 54416

WE ARE A DRUG FREE EMPLOYER.
CANDIDATES MUST PASS DRUG SCREEN
AND REMAIN DRUG FREE.

The Stockbridge-Munsee Community operates as an equal opportunity employer except Indian Preference is given in accordance with the Tribal Employment.

Although an interview may be granted, this does not determine that the candidate fully meets the qualifications until it is determined by the interview team.

Apply online at:
http://www.mohican-nsn.gov

Interior Seeks Attorney for Knoxville Office

Link to USAJOBS announcement here.

NIGC Seeking EEO Director

Job announcement here.

Link to USAJOBS announcement here.

Last day to apply is Monday, November 23, 2015.