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Rosette & Associates Seeks Litigation Attorney
EXPERIENCED LITIGATION ATTORNEY
Job Description
Rosette & Associates, PC, is seeking a litigation attorney with at least seven (7) or more years experience handling complex litigation in tribal, state and/or federal courts. The firm specializes in representing federally recognized Indian Tribes and their governmental agencies. The ideal candidate must be willing to travel and work on client matters throughout the United States. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated and willing to work in a dynamic atmosphere with minimal supervision. Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem solving, organizational and communication skills are required. Must have the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships. JD and state bar license required.
We offer competitive salary and benefits, including health care, 401k, and vacation.
Please respond to this job posting with your resume, writing sample and cover letter via e-mail to Christian Cienfuegos at: ccienfuegos@rosettelaw.com.
Job Posting: Staff Attorney for the ACLU-MN Racial Justice Project
The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota is advertising a staff attorney position for their Racial Justice Project. The posting can be found here.
ACLU of South Dakota Job Opportunity — Advocacy Director
Career Opportunity
ADVOCACY DIRECTOR [SD-05]
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation
ACLU of South Dakota, Sioux Falls, SD
The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLU), founded in 1920, is a nationwide, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, with more than 500,000 members and is dedicated to the principles of liberty and equality embodied in the U.S. Constitution. The ACLU of South Dakota in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking applications for the full-time position of Advocacy Director.
OVERVIEW
The ACLU of South Dakota is a national chapter of the ACLU and conducts state based advocacy through public education, litigation and lobbying. The ACLU of South Dakota is the newest national chapter of the ACLU and it is quickly growing with the recent addition of a National Office in North Dakota. The ACLU of South Dakota and the National Office of North Dakota handle issues regarding reproductive freedom, voting rights, the rights of lesbian, bisexual and transgender as well as many other civil liberties issues.
The American Civil Liberties Union of South Dakota, National Chapter seeks an experienced leader to serve as its Advocacy Director. This position will play a leadership role in enhancing the overall capacity and effectiveness of the organization’s policy and field work and for membership mobilization and action on ACLU issue campaigns shaping the future of the ACLU of South Dakota and the National Office of North Dakota.
The Advocacy Director will be part of the ACLU of South Dakotas’ leadership team and will report to the Executive Director and work in collaboration with the Communications Director in organizing and leading advocacy around ACLU issues in South and North Dakota.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan and implement effective multi-disciplinary public policy campaigns for civil liberties, involving a combination of legislative, public education and organizing strategies.
- Mobilize supporters statewide on civil liberties priorities.
- Recruit and develop local leadership in targeted cities.
- Design and implement volunteer engagement strategy.
- Supervise and implement public education events and outreach throughout the state.
- Monitor legislative and ballot initiatives at the local state and federal levels and to actively lobby on matters that pertain to civil liberties at all levels.
- Organize and build successful grass roots lobbying initiatives in South Dakota.
- Build coalitions with other groups and entities regarding legislation that affect civil liberties and maintain relationships with allies on priority issues.
- Work closely with the Communications Director to create materials that advance advocacy goals and assist with public education.
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Two Notices for Job Opportunities in Keepseagle Claims Settlement
From Sarah Vogel re: the Keepseagle Indian farmer settlement:
We have two types of income opportunities for attorneys, and one type of opportunity for claims consultants, who need not be attorneys.
The first notice is for lawyers in private practice who would work with Keepseagle claimants who want to pursue a “Track B” claim for an 8% contingency fee. As you can see, my email is given as a principal point of contact for these attorneys.
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The second notice deals with the opportunity for full time temporary attorneys and full time temporary claims consultants to work on Track A cases. These individuals would be hired by Excelerate, which is an employment agency for attorneys that is working with class counsel. These jobs would begin with training in late June and end in late December. There is a special email for Keepseagle employment at the Excelerate agency.
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First Nations University of Canada – President – Job Opportunity
Reference: JOB386
Location: Regina, SK, Canada
Employer: The First Nations University of Canada
Contact: Brock Higgins
First Nations University of Canada – Vice President, Academics – Job Opportunity
Reference: JOB400
Location: Regina, SK, Canada
Employer: First Nations University of Canada
Contact: Linda Langelier
VICE-PRESIDENT, ACADEMICS
Native Policy Analyst Job Posting
Native Public Media
POSITION: Telecommunications Policy Analyst
Contract Position
Location: DC Preferred
DEADLINE: May 15, 2011 Close of Business 5PM Arizona Time
All submissions are due by email to: employment@nativepublicmedia.org
Position open until filled.
Contract will be for one year with option to renew beginning June 1, 2011. This is a telecommuting position.
APPLICATIONS
Must self-motivated, and work well with people from different organizations and walks of life. Native American cultural knowledge and sensitivity required. Telecommunications experience is required. Experience within the Native American media system a plus. Travel required. This is a telecommuting position, but it is expected that the Policy Analyst will reside in Washington in order to participate in various proceedings. AA/EOE.
- Please submit resume or curriculum vitae that describes your experience and qualifications.
- Please provide a 1-2 page-writing sample.
- Please provide 3 references including contact information and describe the work done for them.
DESCRIPTION
Native Public Media is seeking an experienced policy analyst that specializes in telecommunications policy. Good working knowledge of the Federal Communications Commission rulemaking system is a must.
ORGANIZATION
Founded in 2004, Native Public Media’s mission promotes healthy, engaged, independent Native communities by strengthening and expanding Native American media capacity and by empowering a strong, proud Native American voice.
Mount Royal University (Calgary, Alberta) Seeks Indigenous Studies Professor
The Department of Humanities, Mount Royal University, invites applications for a tenure-track position in Indigenous Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor, effective 15 August 2011. This position is open to all areas of Indigenous Studies broadly defined, with a preference for those candidates with a background in History. A completed Ph.D. is preferred and experience in undergraduate teaching is required.
UCLA American Indian Studies Job Posting
American Indian Studies Program
Academic Coordinator
General Summary
Responsible for providing program-wide support for undergraduate and graduate student affairs in the American Indian Studies Inter-departmental Program (AIS-IDP) including: supporting chair and faculty in the academic instructional program; curricular initiatives, and ongoing assessment of student learning outcomes. The position is responsible for academic advising and will work in collaboration with the Retention of American Indians Now (RAIN) project on the retention efforts for American Indian undergraduate and graduate students.
The Academic Coordinator will seek new ways to strengthen and coordinate campus/community partnerships in support of American Indian students and develop new strategies that respond to the ongoing needs of students.
Reporting to the Chair of the AIS-IDP, the Academic Coordinator oversees and implements a variety of academic and student support initiatives. In addition, the Academic Coordinator will meet regularly with the Assistant Vice Provost for Academic Advising, the Director of the American Indian Studies Center, and the Associate Vice Provost for Student Diversity. In addition, the Academic Coordinator will meet regularly with American Indian Student Association (AISA), RAIN, American Indian Recruitment (AIR), and with the UCLA American Indian Undergraduate Task Force.
The duties of the Coordinator include, but are not limited to, the following:
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