Please read our recent post about the requirements for Turtle Talk Friday Job Announcements. Thank you!

Any posts for an open Indian law or leadership job received prior to 12pm EST on Friday will appear in that week’s announcement, when the following information is sent to indigenous@law.msu.edu:

1. In the email body, a typed brief description of the position which includes position title, location (city, state), main duties, and closing date;
2. An attached PDF job announcement.

Please send all job announcements in this requested format.

Big Fire Law & Policy Group LLP

Associate Litigation Attorney, Omaha, NE.  Big Fire Law provides legal representation and advocacy in a broad range of services, with an emphasis in tribal law and federal Indian law serving tribal nations, tribal business enterprises and tribal organizations throughout the United States.  The ideal candidate will have experience in general civil litigation, be a self-starter and team oriented with exceptional organizational skills.  Experience working in Indian Country preferred but not required. Please submit resume and cover letter via email to: Barb Baker at bbaker@bigfirelaw.com.

U.S. Department of the Interior

Attorney/Advisor, Office of the Solicitor, Portland, OR.  Position provides legal advice and assistance to the Northwest Region of the Bureau of Indian Affairs.  Duties include advising the Bureau on a variety of Indian law issues including the authority to take land into trust for Indian tribes, leasing of Indian lands, trespass actions, environmental review of BIA actions focusing on NEPA compliance, title review of realty transactions and FOIA review.  Please see the link below for a full description of duties and requirements on usajobs.gov. The position closes September 19th.

Galanda Broadman, PLLC

Litigation Associate, Seattle, WA.  The firm seeks an associate who is deeply committed to representing Indian interests, is state bar licensed, preferably in Washington State, and has at least two to five years of experience in civil litigation or serving as a judicial clerk.  Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter tailored to this announcement, as well as a résumé, writing sample, transcript, and list of at least three educational and professional references, to Alice Hall, the firm’s Office Manager, at alice@galandabroadman.com.  For more information about Galanda Broadman, visit galandabroadman.com.

Tohono O’odham Legislative Branch

AttorneyGeneral, Sells, AZ. The attorney general provides legal advice and representation to all officials, agencies, departments, divisions and branches of the Tohono O’odham Nation, a federally recognized Indian tribe with 2.8 million acres of reservation land in Southern Arizona. The attorney general represents the Nation in all legal proceedings, and in other matters that affect the legal interests of the Nation; advises senior management and tribal officials; and supervises assistant attorneys general and contract attorneys. For more information please see the job description.

National Indian Gaming Commission

Attorney, The Office of General Counsel, Washington D.C. Must be capable of exercising judgment while performing challenging legal assignments, with a broad knowledge of the field of Federal Indian law and regulations as they pertain to Indian gaming and in relation to the operations of the IGRA, and federal, state, and tribal laws and regulations.For more information please visit the link.

Godfrey and Kahn

Environmental, Energy & Indian Nations Attorney, Milwaukee, WI. We seek candidates to help our clients develop and implement innovative environmental and energy solutions to achieve their goals for a wide variety of projects. This opportunity would also supplement and grow our Indian Nations Law team, which is comprised of a number of experienced attorneys from specialized practice areas (i.e. tax, real estate, etc.) and provides a full range of legal services to Indian nations, tribal housing authorities, tribal corporations and other Indian country entities. For more information please see the position description.

Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi

Police Officer, Fulton, MI. The purpose of this position is the overall patrolling and investigative duties for lands in federal trust, citizens living on Tribal land and Tribal property and any additional jurisdiction pursuant to Tribal statute. The NHBP Police officer reports to the Director of Law Enforcement through the chain of command. Application closes 10/9/2019 at 8:30 AM. Apply and see more information at the link.

Pueblo of Laguna

Associate Prosecutor, Dept: Pueblo Court / Prosecutor’s Office; Closing date for application submission Open Until Filled.

Court Prosecutor, Dept: Pueblo Court / Prosecutor’s Office; Closing date for application submission Open Until Filled.

Public Defender, Dept: Pueblo Court; Closing date for application submission – * Contact POL – HR.

Associate Judge, Dept: Pueblo Court; Closing date for application submission – *Contact POL – HR.

Please visit the Pueblo of Laguna website for more information and application instructions at www.lagunapueblo-nsn.gov or you can contact the Human Resources office at (505) 552-6654.

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Office of Reservation Attorney 

Senior Staff Attorney, Nespelem, WA. Must have at least 7 years’ successful experience as a licensed attorney. Exceptionally strong research and writing skills required. Candidates with litigation experience and experience working with Indian tribes encouraged to apply. Must be member in good standing of any state bar association. Open until filled.  Submit cover letter, resume listing at least three work-related references, and writing sample to Office of the Reservation Attorney Attn: Alice Koskela, Managing Attorney, P. O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA  99155.

Rosette, LLP

Attorney, Sacramento, CA.  Rosette, LLP is a majority-Indian owned and operated law firm providing legal services to federally recognized Indian tribes and their governmental entities and agencies nationwide. Candidates must be a member in good standing with the California state bar.  Please respond to this job posting with your cover letter, resume and writing sample via email to: Christian Cienfuegos at: ccienfuegos@rosettelaw.com.

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation;

(2) Senior Staff Attorney J-8937, Nespelem, WA. Colville Confederated Tribes.  Will provide complex legal services to handle significant legal matters for the Office of Reservation Attorneys. Renewable 3 yr. contract position with a full benefits package, Salary will be negotiated. This position is open till filled with weekly reviews.

Spokesperson Sr., J-8914, Public Defenders Office, Nespelem, WA. Colville Tribal Court appointed counsel responsible for representing indigent people in Tribal Court. This position is open till filled with weekly reviews.

Deputy Prosecutor J-8821, Nespelem, WA. Colville Tribal Court representing Criminal, MINOC, Range Impoundment, Natural Resources Enforcement and civil infraction hearings, Wellness court, and appellate cases before the Colville Tribal Court of Appeals. Renewable 3 yr. contract position with a full benefits package.  This position is open till filled with weekly reviews.

Managing Public Defender J-8791, Nespelem, WA. Colville Tribal Court and Court of Appeals, representing Tribal Members in criminal matters.  Renewable 3 yr. contract position with a full benefits package.  This position is open till filled with weekly reviews.

Staff Attorney J-8668, Nespelem, WA. Colville Confederated Tribes Legal Office providing legal services to Tribal Members.  Renewable 3 yr. contract position with a full benefits package.  This position is open till filled with weekly reviews.

Please visit and apply at colvilletribes.com or you can contact judy.zunie@colvilletribes.com

Navajo Nation

Assistant Attorney General, Water Rights Unit, Window Rock, AZ.

Attorney, Navajo-Hopi Legal Services program, Window Rock, AZ.

Attorney(s), DOJ, Tax & Finance Unit and Litigation Unit, Window Rock, AZ.

Prosecutor(s), Prosecutor’s Office, Window Rock, AZ.

Attorney, Office of Legislative Counsel, Window Rock, AZ.

Full website here.

 

 

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Please read our recent post about the requirements for Turtle Talk Friday Job Announcements. Thank you!