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Job Announcements

December 22, 2021February 7, 2022gabrielagendreau

To post an open Indian law or leadership job to Turtle Talk, send the following information to indigenous@law.msu.edu:

In the email body:

A typed brief description of the position which includes:
1. Position title
2. Location (city, state)
3. Main duties
4. Closing date
5. Any other pertinent details such as links to the application
An attached PDF job announcement.

____________________________________________________________________________

Patterson Earnhart Real Bird & Wilson LLP Native Law Group

Senior Associate Attorney. Louisville, CO. Duties include: (1) Providing counsel and legal services to new and existing clients as well as representing clients in a professional and expedient manner; (2) Participating in business development functions (conferences, seminars, etc.) as requested to maintain and build client relationships as well as expand business opportunities; (3) Applying knowledge of legal procedures and previous cases to effectively counsel clients; (4) Conducting legal research by preparing legal memoranda and necessary pleadings required in all aspects of tribal, federal, and state litigation matters; (5) Appearing at hearings and trials including hearings in tribal courts; (6) Drafting agreements and analyzing legal documents; and (7) Complying with all court, state bar and inter-office policies and procedures. Please see the position description for more information. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, writing sample, professional references, and law school transcripts to Erin Obray, Firm Administrator, eobray@nativelawgroup.com. The position is open until filled.

Summer 2022 Law Clerk Position. Native Law Group is currently seeking candidates for its Summer 2022 Clerkships in both of our office locations: Louisville, Colorado and Washington, D.C. Please indicate your office preference in your cover letter. Qualifications include: (1) Must have completed 2L year by Summer 2022; (2) Native American Law coursework completed by clerkship start date; (3) Excellent research abilities; and (4) Excellent written and oral communication skills. Please see the position description for more information. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, legal writing sample, law school transcript, letter of recommendation, and references to Firm Administrator Erin Obray at eobray@nativelawgroup.com by the deadline of January 21st, 2022.

Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians

ATNI Climate Fellow. The Affiliated Tribes of NW Indians is hiring for up to two Climate Fellows for (40 hrs / week for 10 months) through a partnership with SEI (Strategic Energy Innovations). Deadline to apply is January 4th, 2022. The ATNI Climate Fellow will conduct Tribal climate planning research and review regional GHG policy and other key climate vulnerability assessments. This may include, but is not limited to, outreach and collaboration across other member organizations to develop and share best practices, trainings, and other resources focused on climate and environmental justice issues. Additionally, the Fellow could work in collaboration with the University of Oregon’s Tribal Climate Change Project. Apply for the position at this link: Climate Fellows.

Assistant Tribal Climate Resilience Liaison. This position is flexible within the Pacific Northwest with possible locations including the Portland, Spokane, and Seattle areas. Duties include: (1) Ensuring that NW CASC research is framed holistically and inclusively to encompass the themes of environmental sustainability, traditional knowledge, exposure of indigenous peoples to the impacts of climate change, adaptation, and interpretation of locally relevant research findings; (2) Assisting the Senior Tribal Liaison in the translation and communication of NW CASC science to tribal officials and resource managers based on the relationship of trust among tribal nations and with the tribal citizens; (3) Working with tribal education programs; (4) Preparing and reviewing reports, proposals, correspondence, and other documents; (5) Coordinating and organizing the planning, logistics, accounting, and programmatic activities for tribal related trainings, workshops, conferences, etc.; (5) Preparing reports and tracking NW CASC tribal related activities and corresponding metrics; (6) Conducting outreach to tribal communities; (7) Providing climate adaptation planning support to tribal governments and community climate
resilience stakeholders; (8) Assisting with the management of ATNI’s internship programs; and (9) Maintaining a website for outreach and coordination of activities with NW CASC and tribal communities. Please see the position description for more information and for submission requirements. Applications are due by January 6th, 2022.

Little River Band of Ottawa Indians

Tribal Staff Attorney. Manistee, MI. The Tribal Staff Attorney is a member of the Tribe’s unified Legal Department. The principal duty of the Tribal Staff Attorney is to provide in-house legal services to the Tribe. The duties and obligations of the Tribal Staff Attorney are primarily governed by the Tribe’s Unified Legal Department Act of 2015. Please contact aliciaknapp@lrboi-nsn.gov for application or questions about the position. The position is open until filled.

Navajo Nation Department of Justice

Judicial Hearing Officer, Chinle, Judicial District, Chinle, Ariz. Under supervision of the Chief Justice, exercises authority to preside over hearings and dispositions involving the Domestic Abuse Protection Act and Álchíní Bi Beehaz’áannii Act occurring within the respective jurisdiction of the District Courts of the Navajo Nation; performs related work as assigned. The JHO will engage in legal research and writing in child welfare, domestic abuse, temporary minor or adult guardianship, child custoy and other family matters. One Year Grant Funded with Benefits. For more information, please visit http://www.courts.navajo-nsn.gov/vacancies.htm. This position is open until filled.

Supreme Court Law Clerk, Supreme Court of the Navajo Nation, Window Rock, AZ. This position analyzes supreme court cases; conducts legal research; drafts opinions and orders; and provides legal advice related to appellate cases, petitions, notices and other documents filed with the Navajo Nation Supreme Court. For more information, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.courts.navajo-nsn.gov/vacancies.htm. This position closes December 30, 2021.

Staff Attorney, Chinle Judicial District, Chinle, AZ. This position provides complex legal advice and guidance, conducts legal research, and drafts legal documents in support of judges and other court staff. For more information, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.courts.navajo-nsn.gov/vacancies.htm. This position is open until filled.

Staff Attorney, Kayenta Judicial District, Kayenta, AZ. This position provides complex legal advice and guidance, conducts legal research, and drafts legal documents in support of judges and other court staff. For more information, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.courts.navajo-nsn.gov/vacancies.htm. This position is open until filled.District Court Judge, Judicial District Court, Navajo Nation Wide. The District Court Judge is responsible in presiding over civil, criminal and family court cases; provides policy direction and guidance in the operation of the Judicial District. For more information, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.courts.navajo-nsn.gov/vacancies.htm. This position is open until filled.

Lochen Law Offices

Contract Hourly Attorney. Hartland, WI. The Attorney will assist with legal research and writing, litigation in various jurisdictions, and more. Examples of projects and responsibilities: Tribal economic development projects; drafting/reviewing corporate bylaws, resolutions and ordinances, and related matters; researching and drafting policies and procedures for various Tribal governmental departments; researching and drafting research memos on tax issues, jurisdictional questions, and other matters that focus on representation of Indian tribes and Tribal entities. Other subject matter may include Tribal employment law, Tribal lending questions, and more. The Attorney will also perform other duties inherent to the position of Attorney as requested. Please see the position description for more information. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and references via e-mail to: Eric Lochen, Managing Partner, at eric@lochenlaw.com.

Law Clerk. Hartland, WI. The law clerk will assist with and be exposed to legal research and writing, litigation in various jurisdictions, and more. Examples of projects and responsibilities: Tribal economic development projects; drafting/reviewing corporate bylaws, resolutions and ordinances, and related matters; researching and drafting policies and procedures for various Tribal governmental departments; researching and drafting research memos on tax issues, jurisdictional questions, and other matters that focus on representation of Indian tribes and Tribal entities. Other subject matter may include Tribal employment law, Tribal lending questions, and more. The law clerk will also perform other duties inherent to the position of law clerk, including basic administrative tasks, and other duties as requested. The ideal candidate would be well-versed and particularly interested in Tribal and federal Indian law as well as corporate structuring of businesses and contract law. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and references via e-mail to: Eric Lochen, Managing Partner, at eric@lochenlaw.com.

The Cahuilla Band of Indians

Tribal Court Administrator/Court Clerk. Anza, CA. Main Duties: The Cahuilla Band of Indians is seeking a tribal court administrator/court clerk to manage and operate the tribal court in the following areas of court administration: court office management, case management, financial management, human resources management, community relations, court safety, court building management, court performance, and court advancement. Under the tribal administrator and judicial direction, the court administrator may be responsible for performing other related job duties. Interested candidates should apply here. The position is open until filled.

Navajo Nation Department of Justice

Principal Tribal Court Advocate – Office of the Attorney General. Window Rock, AZ. Duties include: (1) Performing legal work related to representation of the Navajo Nation government, as assigned by the Assistant Attorney General, including legal research, negotiations, legal writing, drafting pleadings, briefs, memoranda, resolutions and other documents for the divisions, departments, or programs assigned; (2) Child Support Enforcement: Presenting child support enforcement cases before the Office of Hearings and Appeals; (3) Participating in case staffing with Child Support Enforcement officers; and (4) Providing legal advice and case strategy. This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

Principal Attorney (Water Right Unit) – Office of the Attorney General. Window Rock, AZ. Duties include: (1) Under general direction of the Assistant Attorney General or the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General, professionally representing the Nation in multiple water rights adjudications pending in state and federal courts, in state administrative water rights matters and in any settlement negotiations concerning the Nation’s water rights; (2) Working closely with technical staff within the Water Rights Unit Staff, Department of Water Resources and other programs within the Navajo Nation, and with consultants retained to provide technical support to the Nation or to serve as expert witnesses; and (3) Providing legal advice on all water rights matters to the Office of the President and Vice President, the Office of the Speaker, the Navajo Nation council, and its committees and subcommittees and the Navajo Nation Water Rights commission (NNWRC) to ensure that the water rights of the Navajo Nation are effectively pursued and protected. This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

Senior Programmer Analyst – Office of the Attorney General. Window Rock, AZ. Duties include: (1) Under general direction of the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General, performing a variety of complex duties such as installing, programming, maintaining, and saving of organization’s digital information within the Office of the Attorney General; (2) Serving as a resource person with regard to matters relating to information systems, development and implementation of security controls, efficient use and maintenance of system and equipment; (3) Facilitating implementation management information systems; (4) Installing and maintaining servers on local area networks; (5) Performing network device configurations, workstation set ups, and assigning nodes or network address definitions; installs and monitors performance of servers on local area networks; and (6) Maintaining knowledge of current trends in hardware and software technology relating to the practice of law, selecting the most feasible and economic methods to operate existing system. This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

Attorney (Water Rights Unit). Under general direction of the Assistant Attorney General or the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General, represents the Nation on water rights matters, including the adjudication of water rights in administrative, state and federal courts for the purpose of securing and protecting the Nation’s water rights. The Attorney works directly and indirectly on settlement negotiations concerning the Nation’s water rights, including the implementation of successful settlements. The Attorney works closely with legal and technical staff within the NNDOJ Water Rights and Natural Resources Units, Department of Water Resources, Water Management Branch, other programs within the Nation, contract counsel, and with consultants retained to provide technical support or to serve as expert witnesses. The attorney provides legal work, legal research, and prepares legal memorandums, briefs, pleadings and other documents necessary for litigation and settlement purposes and to effectuate implementation of settlements. Work will include drafting, reviewing, analyzing and interpreting judicial decisions, legislation, contracts, leases, permits and other related documents. This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

Prosecutor – Office of the Prosecutor, Kayenta, AZ. Represents the interest of the Navajo Nation in juvenile adjudications, dependencies, Children in Need of Supervision (CHNS); research and study of litigation of juvenile proceedings and child neglect cases including appellate cases, reviews police, social service, and related reports/complaints, and other law enforcement documents and reports; prepares oral arguments, gathers facts and data; determines if sufficient evidence exists to support the charges; attends juvenile related hearings in Navajo Nation Courts; conducts legal research; drafts complaints, motions and/or other legal proceedings; prepares a legal strategy; identifies and subpoenas witnesses, records and other information required to present the case, prepares legal memoranda, briefs, motions and other required documents for court presentation; performs extensive legal research. Makes decisions in sensitive case and seeks assistance as needed in the juvenile matter. This position serves at the pleasure of the Chief Prosecutor. This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

Senior Prosecutor – Office of the Prosecutor, Shiprock, NM. Represents the interest of the Navajo Nation in prosecuting individuals alleged to have violated provisions of the Navajo Nation Code; reviews citations, arrest sheets and other law enforcement documents and reports; interviews witnesses, gathers facts and data; determines if sufficient evidence exists to support the charges; conducts legal research; drafts complaints, motions and/or other legal proceedings; prepares a legal strategy; gathers and compiles evidence; identifies and subpoenas witnesses, records and other information required to present the case. Prepares and presents criminal and civil cases in the Navajo Nation and appellate courts; prepares legal memoranda, briefs, motions and other required documents for court presentation; performs extensive legal research. Attends staff meetings, training, law seminars and workshops; provides training to Prosecutors and Juvenile Presenting Officers and on request to law enforcement personnel; collaborates with law enforcement agencies; negotiates settlement with opposing parties. Present major and complex litigation in District and Family Courts; perform extensive legal research; and perform other work-related tasks/assignments as assigned. This position is sedentary with a potential for high levels of stress. This position serves at the pleasure of the Chief Prosecutor. This position is open until filled, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html.

Oglala Sioux Tribe

Attorney General. Pine Ridge, SD. Duties include: (1) Being the Law Enforcement Officer for the Oglala Sioux Tribe; (2) Prosecuting and representing the Oglala Sioux Tribe in all major criminal and civil cases filed by the Attorney General’s Office, including cases that involve public officials (3) Being responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Oglala Sioux Tribe Attorney General’s Office; (4) Assisting the Legal Department of the Oglala Sioux Tribe and committees of the Oglala Sioux Tribal Council on revisions to the Oglala Sioux Tribe Law and Order Code and Court Rules; (5) Assisting the Legal Department of the Oglala Sioux Tribe in legal disputes with the Federal Government, State Government, and other entities or individuals; (6) Advising Tribal Police Officers on all legal matters; (7) Issuing directive(s) to the Chief of Police to conduct criminal investigations and directive(s) regarding law-enforcement procedures to the Chief of Police to protect the Civil Rights of Tribal Members; (8) Upholding the integrity and independence of the Tribal Court, and the OST Constitution and By-Laws; and (9) Requesting a report from the United States Attorney Office containing aggregate data on the cases in which the United States Office has declined prosecutor and the reason for the federal declinations.

Ninth Circuit Decides Newtok Village v. Patrick

December 22, 2021Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here.

Briefs here.

Case of Maya Kaqchikel Indigenous Community of Sumpango v. Guatemala

December 22, 2021Matthew L.M. Fletcher

From Nicole Friederichs:

Suffolk Law’s Human Rights and Indigenous Peoples Clinic secures victory for indigenous communities in Guatemala.

On Friday, December 17, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled in favor of indigenous communities in Guatemala in the Case of Maya Kaqchikel indigenous community of Sumpango, et al. v. Guatemala. Suffolk University Law School’s Human Rights and Indigenous Peoples Clinic has been the legal representative of the four named indigenous communities in this case since 2012.

The Court ruled that the State of Guatemala violated the indigenous communities’ rights to freedom of expression and thought, culture, and non-discrimination by promoting a regulatory framework which prevented indigenous peoples from accessing radio frequencies to develop and operate community radio stations. The Inter-American Court ordered Guatemala to (1) adopt legislative and regulatory measures to ensure for the recognition of community radio, (2) reserve indigenous community radio as part of the radio spectrum and (3) to halt all government raids of existing indigenous community radio. This court victory culminates decades of advocacy by indigenous communities in Guatemala and indigenous organizations such as Cultural Survival, one of the petitioners in the case.

What is of particular significance is the Court’s recognition of indigenous peoples’ right to operate their own media, and the relationship of this right to freedom of expression, culture, self-determination, and non-discrimination. This is the first known international case to recognize this right and its recognition by the Inter-American Court should influence how other judicial and human rights bodies interpret and promote this right to media under the U.N. Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

The legal team was led by Nicole Friederichs, Director of Suffolk’s Human Rights and Indigenous Peoples Clinic, along with Suffolk Law Adjunct Prof. Amy Van Zyl-Chavarro. Suffolk Law Prof. Lorie Graham submitted expert testimony, on which the Court relied in its analysis of indigenous peoples’ right to media. Nicole Friederichs noted, “This decision is a victory not only for indigenous communities in Guatemala, but also for indigenous peoples throughout this hemisphere in protecting their rights to freedom of expression and culture and promoting pluralism in media.”

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Update for the week of 12/20/2021: Job Announcements

December 21, 2021gabrielagendreau

Due to the upcoming holidays, this week’s job announcements are being posted this Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021. If you would like your listings included this week, please submit them by 12:00pm ET on Wednesday, December 22nd, 2021.

____________________________________________________________________________

To post an open Indian law or leadership job to Turtle Talk, send the following information to indigenous@law.msu.edu:

In the email body:

A typed brief description of the position which includes:
1. Position title
2. Location (city, state)
3. Main duties
4. Closing date
5. Any other pertinent details such as links to the application
An attached PDF job announcement.

____________________________________________________________________________

Aimée Craft Reviews Fletcher’s “Ghost Road” in Transmotion Journal

December 21, 2021Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here is the review in PDF and HTML. Transmotion volume 7, issue 2 on Indigeneity and the Anthropocene can be found online here.

Professor Craft’s most recent book, “Treaty Words: For Longs as the Rivers Flow” (Annick Press), can be purchased at Strong Nations and Birchbark Books.

California Federal Court Rejects San Pascual Membership Challenges

December 20, 2021Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials in Alegre v. United States (S.D. Cal.):

193 Interior Reply in Support of 183

211 DCT Order re Sanctions

212 DCT Order Granting Interior’s Motion

Prior post here.

CFC Dismisses White Mountain Apache’s Tucker Act Claims re: Open Dumps

December 20, 2021Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here are the materials in White Mountain Apache Tribe v. United States (Fed. Cl.):

66 US Motion to Dismiss

70 Tribe Response

72 Reply

78 CFC Order

Prior post here.

Greg Ablavsky’s Federal Ground: Reviews and Book Panel

December 18, 2021December 20, 2021Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Our friend Gregory Ablavsky has published “Federal Ground: Governing Property and Violence in the First U.S. Territories” with Oxford. Columbia Law Review and Michigan Law Review (forthcoming) book reviews are available.

The book talk featuring Alison LaCroix, Joe Singer, and Fletcher. Liz Reese moderated.

Friday Job Announcements

December 17, 2021December 17, 2021gabrielagendreau

University of Colorado Boulder

Director of American Indian Law Clinic (Clinical Faculty). Boulder, CO. The University of Colorado seeks a professor for appointment in the American Indian Law Clinic, deadline Jan 4th, 2022. Here is the post https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/?jobId=35539… to share with your networks. With one of the country’s leading programs in American Indian Law, dating back to 1992, and an amazing faculty, student body, and set of Indian Country relationships, Colorado Law is excited about the opportunity presented here! We’re particularly eager for candidates who are able to educate the next generation in what we see as a seamless web of tribal, federal, and international law concerning Indigenous Peoples. This is a chance to join the legacy of David Getches, Charles Wilkinson, Rick Collins, Jerilyn Decoteau, Sarah Krakoff, Jill Tompkins, Carla Fredericks, and more recently Jim Anaya and Kristen Carpenter, in our vibrant community at the University of Colorado, participate in our joint projects with the Native American Rights Fund, and serve as a mentor to our students. Candidates may also be interested in learning about the campus-wide Center for Native American and Indigenous Studies. Duties include: (1) Creating a docket of cases and projects that will expose students to an array of issues in American Indian Law and Indigenous Peoples Law more broadly, potentially including engagements in tribal, state, federal, and international venues; (2) Supervising students in their case or project work; (3) Organizing and teaching a companion clinical seminar; (4) Working with students, faculty, staff, and community members as part of Colorado Law’s American Indian Law Program, which focuses on domestic, comparative, and international law involving Indigenous Peoples; (5) Teaching an annual workload of 8 credits and providing instruction and student advising as assigned by the Dean or their delegate; (6) Holding class and evaluating students’ work and assigning grades within the policies of school and campus; and (7) Ongoing curriculum development and planning. Please see the position description for more information. Interested candidates should submit applications via CU Boulder Jobs.

Omaha Tribe of Nebraska

Associate Judge Part-Time – Omaha Tribal Court. Macy, NE. Duties include: (1) Presides over criminal and civil matters as assigned by the Chief Judge; (2) Handling all Juvenile Court matters, including cases involving the Omaha Nation Child and Family Services (“CFS”); (3) Assisting, as necessary, in issuing bench warrants, search warrants, subpoenas, court orders, judgments, and other documents as requested by the chief judge; (4) Carrying out the functions of the Chief Judge when necessary i.e., hearing civil and criminal court cases; (5) Abiding by the Omaha Nation Law and Order Code; (6) Rendering judgments by weighing arguments and evidence, studying relevant cases, writing and announcing opinion; and (7) Attending educational workshops in and out of state. Please see the position description for more information. Interested candidates should submit a resume, writing sample, and three (3) professional references; please see the position description for submission requirements.

Paralegal – Tribal Administration Building. Macy, NE. Duties include: (1) Drafting and organizing Tribal and Enterprise Board resolutions and codes such as Tribal Legal Codes, Housing Codes, and other legal documents; (2) Preparing contracts, agreements, memorandum of understanding, and other legal pleadings and filings; (3) Working with THPO and Realty Programs on preparing land purchases and acquisitions; (4) Meeting with attorneys, clients, and other professionals; (5) Drafting legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; (6) Researching and analyzing statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources, providing written analysis to attorneys; (7) Preparing, organizations, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, end exhibits. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter; please see position description for submission requirements.

The Catawba Indian Nation

Request for Proposals – Tribal Court Bailiff. Rock Hill, SC. Duties include: (1) Screening the public (attorneys, defendants, etc.) at the front door; (2) Removing the public or others if they are in unauthorized areas or are causing a disturbance to the public or employees of the Court and the Tribe; (3) Supervising the loading/unloading and security of prisoners transported to and from Court; (4) Standing watch in open court and assisting as deemed necessary by the In-Court Clerk and sitting Judge; (5) Ensuring the security of the In-Court Clerk, sitting Judge, attorneys, public and defendants as
necessary during open court; and (6) Serving Protective Orders and other relevant court paperwork to defendants/attorneys at the Judge’s instruction. Please see the request for proposal description for more information and submission requirements by 5:00pm December 24th 2021.

Request for Proposals – Tribal Court Judge. Rock Hill, SC. The duties include all normal duties of a drug court judge acting in that capacity for infractions and code enforcement cases. The Catawba Nation intends holds court twice a month on first and third Thursdays of the month, and will be proceeded by a meeting between all service providers and staff to make recommendations. Court will be held in a professional manner according to standards observed by the NADCP. The Judge shall maintain all education requirements for the position and comply with all the reporting requirements. The judge may review and make recommendations regarding court programs, court fines, court charges, and court procedures. The judge will help keep the court staff apprised of changes in laws and procedures. Please see the request for proposal description for submission requirements by 5:00pm December 24th, 2021.

Summer 2022 Internship. Rock Hill, SC; Remote. The Catawba Nation is seeking candidates for its summer 2022 Legal Internship.Interns will assist the Nation’s Legal Department by researching pertinent issues, attending meetings, and drafting ordinances, memoranda, and policies. Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, interns will be asked to work remotely. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, legal writing sample, and law school transcript by January 14th, 2022 to Lydia Locklear, Deputy Tribal Attorney, Lydia.locklear@catawba.com.

Patterson Earnhart Real Bird & Wilson LLP Native Law Group

UCLA School of Law

Emmett Institute Fellowships in Environmental Law & Policy. Los Angeles, CA. Fellows work on issues relating to environmental law and policy and will generate policy-oriented publications and other products for the Institute, in collaboration with other UCLA Law faculty. Fellows typically work on projects related to climate change, natural resource conservation, environmental justice, pollution control, land use, international environmental governance, and other topics related to environmental law and policy. Fellows also assist the Institute’s Executive Directors with projects that advance the Institute’s work, including by organizing conferences, workshops, public education and outreach efforts, and other events. In addition to these responsibilities, which will continue year-round, Fellows sometimes take on teaching responsibilities. Interested candidates should submit applications by Wednesday, January 19th, 2022, but will be considered thereafter until the position is filled.

California Department of Justice

Deputy Attorney General – Indian and Gaming Law. Two vacancies. Sacramento and San Diego, CA. Duties include: (1) Counseling the State and the Governor regarding various Indian law issues including environmental impacts resulting from projects occurring on tribal land; (2) Providing counsel to the Attorney General on Indian law and gambling issues, including both unlawful and emerging forms of gambling; and (3) Advising and representing the Department of Justice Bureau of Gambling Control and the California Gambling Control Commission in administrative and judicial proceedings in connection with their respective compact, gambling regulatory programs, and gambling licensing programs, and the California Horse Racing Board and the California State Lottery in judicial proceedings. Deputies’ duties also include work relating to Major League Sporting Event Raffles Program, and actions under the Unfair Competition Law relating to unlawful gambling. Please see the position description for more information. Interested candidates should apply here by December 27th, 2021.

Alaska Native Justice Center

Summer 2022 Native Law Clerk Intern. Anchorage, AK. Our mission is justice for Alaska Native People. This internship seeks to encourage 1L, 2L, and 3L law students to work in the field of Native law. Interns will have opportunities to pursue a wide variety of projects. We provide legal services to victims and survivors of crime, including representation in family law matters and protective order cases. We also support and partner with Alaska Tribes to build capacity, implement cultural values and remedies, and access resources for Tribal Justice Systems. Finally, we represent Alaska Tribes in State Child of Need Aid cases where the Indian Child Welfare Act (“ICWA”) applies. The internship offers training; the opportunity to shadow experienced attorneys advocating on behalf of Alaska Tribes, tribal organizations and Native people; and a competitive stipend. Alaska Native/American Indian applicants, as defined in P.L. 93-638 Indian Self-Determination Act, who are currently enrolled as 1L, 2L, and 3L law students are encouraged to apply here by January 14th, 2022.

Big Fire Law & Policy Group LLP

Tribal Government and Housing Associate Attorney. Omaha, NE. Big Fire Law & Policy Group LLP is seeking candidates with 3 years of tribal government and housing experience to join our metropolitan Omaha, Nebraska office. The right candidate will have the opportunity to work on cases in a variety of areas including representation in tribal governments in tribal, federal, and state courts, before federal and state legislative bodies and agencies, drafting of ordinances, regulations and policies, negotiation and review of contracts and commercial transactions. Please send resume and cover letter, including salary requirements to careers@bigfirelaw.com. For more information, please see the position description.

Litigation Attorney. Omaha, NE. Seeking candidates with 5-10 years of litigation experience to join our metropolitan Omaha, Nebraska office (remote possible). The right candidate will have the opportunity to work on cases in a variety of areas including constitutional law, environmental law, real estate, employment, tax issues, corporate/business matters, and complex federal, state and tribal court litigation at both trial and appellate levels. Please send resume and cover letter to careers@bigfirelaw.com. For more information, please see the position description.

Gila River Indian Community

Assistant General Counsel. Sacaton, AZ. Duties include: (1) Advising and representing the Community in tribal, state and federal courts and administrative bodies, including handling civil regulatory matters; (2) Advising Community officials, departments and programs; (3) Assistance in drafting ordinances and resolutions; (4) Drafting and reviewing programmatic policies; and (5) Drafting and reviewing contracts, business agreements and intergovernmental agreements. Additional details may be found and applications may be initiated at www.gilariver.org. Questions about the position can be directed to Tom Murphy at thomas.murphy@gric.nsn.us.

Protective Services Attorney. Sacaton, AZ. Duties include: (1) Providing support in various child welfare matters (including dependency, child in need of care, abuse/neglect and juvenile offender cases) and adult protection matters in the Community’s courts; (2) Representation of the Community in cases arising under the Indian Child Welfare Act in Arizona and other state courts; and (3) Providing counsel and advice to the Community’s Tribal Social Services Department on substantive issues relating to child welfare. Additional details may be found and applications may be initiated at www.gilariver.org. Questions about the position can be directed to Sunshine Manuel at sunshine.manuel@gric.nsn.us.

Earthjustice

Associate Attorney – Fossil Fuels Program. Chicago, IL. Duties include: (1) Working with program staff and clients to investigate, develop, and litigate cases; (2) Participating in the full range of tasks involved in litigation, including factual investigation, legal research, memo writing, comments, briefing, discovery, and oral advocacy; (3) Reviewing and analyzing administrative records and technical documents, and preparing comments on proposed agency actions, permits, and environmental review documents; (4) Engaging with clients, coalition partners, and experts, as well as internal communications and legislative staff; and (5) Hiring and supervising law students who work at Earthjustice as interns or clerks. Please see the position description for more information. Interested candidates should apply via Jobvite by January 10th, 2022.

Associate Attorney – Northwest Office. Seattle, WA. Duties include: (1) Working closely with Earthjustice attorneys, scientists, and professional staff to build cases and supporting policies that serve a diverse set of clients; (2) Participating in the full range of tasks involved in administrative advocacy and complex litigation, including factual investigation, legal research, memo writing, briefing, and oral advocacy; (3) Interacting with clients and working with experts to develop a clear understanding of the facts involved in each case and, ultimately, to support our litigation goals; (4) Representing Earthjustice on telephone calls and at meetings with clients, partners, co-counsel, and experts; (5) Developing skills required to serve as spokesperson with print and other media; and (6) Assisting with hiring and supervision of student law clerks. Please see the position description for more information. Interested candidates should apply via Jobvite by January 10th, 2022.

Associate Attorney = Tribal Partnerships Program. Seattle, WA or Denver, CO. Duties include: (1) Working with the Tribal Partnerships team to partner with and represent tribes and tribal communities; (2) Participating in the full range of tasks involved in complex litigation; (3) Participating in cultivating new clients, allies, and coalition partners; (4) Developing and executing effective media strategies; (5) Integrating communications and legislative advocacy into litigation and other legal strategies; (6) Participating in long-term planning, strategy development, goal-setting, and work plan management that advances a collective vision for Tribal Partnerships; (7) Participating as an active member of a learning and mentorship culture, and engaging with colleagues in manner that is respectful, professional, and supportive; and (8) Participating in training and professional development opportunities appropriate to the role and the organization. Please see the position description for more information. Interested candidates should apply via Jobvite by January 10th, 2022.

Rosette, LLP

Associate Attorney. Oklahoma City, OK. Duties include: (1) Providing counsel and legal services to clients as well as representing clients in a professional manner while maintaining express confidentiality; (2) Participating in business development functions (trade shows, seminars, etc.) to maintain and build client relationships as well as expand business; (3) Traveling to off-site meetings with prospective and current clients as needed; (4) Applying knowledge of business issues, legal procedures, cases, statutes, and other
regulatory authority to effectively counsel clients; (5) Communicating with opposing attorneys through personal contact, telephone/email and facsimile to expedite cases to closure; (6) Conducting legal research by preparing legal memoranda and necessary pleadings required in all aspects of state, federal and tribal litigation matters; and (7) Drafting tribal codes, regulations, agreements, analyzing and reviewing legal documents. Please see the position description for more information. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, certificate of good standing from State Bar, and a writing sample.