Turtle Talk

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

1. In the email body, a typed brief description of the position which includes
   1. position title,
   1. location (city, state),
   1. main duties,
   1. closing date,
   1. and any other pertinent details such as links to application;
2. An attached PDF job announcement.

Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians

Associate Tribal Judge, Peshawbestwon, MI. Responsible for the operation and management of the Tribal Court and serve as the Conservation Associate Judge for the Conservation Court in the absence of the Chief Tribal Judge. Open Until Filled. Please see the position description for more information.

Ute Tribal Court

Prosecutor, Fort Duchesne, UT. The Prosecutor is responsible for independently prosecuting criminal, juvenile, civil, and other cases in the Ute Indian Tribal Court.  The applicant must be a Utah State Licensed Attorney or eligible and have a Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school.  Applicants should complete a Tribal Application Form at www.utetribe.com and then mail the completed application material. Please see the position description for more information.

Lummi Indian Business Council

Staff Attorney II, Bellingham, WA. Works within the Office of the Reservation Attorney under the supervision of the Legal Director. Duties may include representing the Nation primarily in state court proceedings involving Lummi Children and youth and other staff attorney duties as assigned.  Job performance of the Staff Attorney II is evaluated by the Legal Director. Click here to obtain a Lummi Indian Business Council (LIBC) application and see the job description for more information. Applications are open until filled.

Earthjustice

Deuputy Managing Attorney, Rocky Mountain Regional Office, Denver, CO. Candidates should have at least ten years of litigation experience, as well as experience supporting the professional development of less senior attorneys through training and mentorship. The position will be located in Denver. Please see the position description for more information.

Tohono O’odham Nation

Attorney General, Tohono O’odham, AZ. 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. Please see the position description for more information.

Colville Confederated Tribes

Administrative Law Judge, Nespelem, WA. Responsible for conducting administrative hearings and writing decisions for cases involving personnel (discipline/terminations) appeals and child support enforcement cases. Child support enforcement cases require that the Administrative Law Judge coordinate program activity with county, state and federal agencies on obtaining and exchanging factual information for utilization in hearing, reviews, and as appropriate signs order for the Tribes child support program. Open Until Filled with Weekly Reviews.

Environmental Law Institute

Director, Environmental Justice Initiative, Washington, DC (but temporary telework due to Covid-19). The Environmental Law Institute (ELI) is looking for a seasoned legal professional to serve as Director of the Environmental Justice Initiative. We seek an experienced environmental justice (EJ) expert who can draw together ELI’s unique strengths and further our work devising legal, policy, and governance solutions to systemic racism in the United States. Applications close March 19, 2021. Please see the position description for more information.

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