Turtle Talk

Please enjoy this Saturday edition of Friday Job Announcements.

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,
   • closing date,
   • and any other pertinent details such as links to application;
2. An attached PDF job announcement.

Please send all job announcements in this requested format. For examples, see the job announcements below.

Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas

Legislative Paralegal, Eagle Pass, TX. Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action. This is a full time position. Employment Applications may be submitted in person or you may fill out an application and find more information at kickapootexas.org.

Omaha Tribe of Nebraska

Attorney General, Macy, Nebraska. Responsible for protecting all Tribal assets, defending the integrity of the Tribe, assisting and advising all Tribal entities in their pursuit of progress on behalf of Tribal members, and managing and providing legal services and representation to the Tribe, the Tribal Council, the Tribal Government, and its Tribal Entities. Application closes March 27, 2020. Please see the position description for more information.

Tribal Prosecutor, Macy, Nebraska. Shall prosecute all criminal matters in the name of the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska, making independent decisions on whether to file formal charges, the nature of those charges, whether to recommend plea bargains and trying both jury and non-jury cases. Application closes March 27, 2020. Please see the position description for more information.

Colorado River Indian Tribes

Associate Judge, Parker, AZ.  Responsible for fairly and impartially hearing and deciding judicial cases and matters within the jurisdiction of the Colorado River Indian Tribes Tribal Court pursuant to the CRIT Tribal Laws, Codes, Rules and regulations as assigned by Chief Judge. Closing date is 5:00 pm, Friday, April 17, 2020.

Chief Judge, Parker, AZ.  Responsible to preside over daily Court sessions when the court is hearing arguments and during its private conferences when it is discussing and deciding cases. The Court shall exercise subject matter and personal jurisdiction to the greatest extent permitted by the laws of the United States, including but not limited to civil jurisdiction over all persons found within the Colorado River Indian Tribes Reservation and over persons or entities who commit a tortious act or transact business within the territorial jurisdiction of the Court. Closing date is 5:00 pm, Friday, April 17, 2020.

Native American Rights Fund

Staff Attorney, Boulder, CO, Anchorage, AK, or Washington, DC. NARF is looking for an experienced attorney with excellent research, writing, and advocacy skills to assume a litigation docket. Application closes March 31, 2020. Please see the position description for more information and apply here.

Washington State Office of Administrative Hearings

Division Chief Administrative Law Judge, Seattle, WA. This recruitment is open to current OAH ALJs and those outside the agency who are interested in joining our team. Please apply online at www.careers.wa.gov. Application closes Sunday, March 29, 2020, 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

Senior Administrative Law Judge, Tacoma, WA. The Tacoma Field Office team’s caseload includes cases from, but is not limited to, the Washington State: Employment Security Department (Unemployment Insurance, and Paid Family & Medical Leave), Public Employee Benefits Board, Health Care Authority, Department of Transportation, and Liquor & Cannabis Board. Please apply online at www.careers.wa.gov.  Application closes Sunday, March 29, 2020, 11:59 PM Pacific Time.

Michigan State University College of Law

Office Coordinator, East Lansing MI. The Law College Office of Admissions & Financial Aid is seeking a highly motivated, collaborative, and outgoing coordinator to provide high-quality service and administrative support.  The deadline for applications is Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Please see the position description for more information.

Swanson, Drobnick & Tousey, P.C.

Associate Attorney, Woodbury, MN.  The Associate Attorney will represent individuals, businesses and tribes in a wide variety of legal matters, including family law, criminal, child protection, business and governance, and may travel throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin to meet the needs of our clients. The position is open until filled. Submit cover letter and resume to Heidi A. Drobnick at hdrobnick@sdtlaw.com. Writing samples and references will be requested on a case-by-case basis.

See posts from March 13, 2020.