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If you sent in a job announcement but do not see it here, then please read our recent post about the requirements for Turtle Talk Friday Job Announcements. Thank you for your understanding!

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.

Procopio

Native American Internship Program, San Diego, CA. Procopio’s Native American Law Practice Group offers 10-week paid internships for Native American law students or law students with an emphasis in Native American law. Interns join a nationwide network of the next generation of Native American Law attorneys in an active alumni program consisting of Tribal Judges, governmental attorneys, Tribal attorneys, university professors, entrepreneurs  and associates at law firms. Applications can be emailed to ted.griswold@procopio.com. Applications are due Tuesday, October 15th, 2019.

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians

Project Director, Bayfield, WI. Responsible for daily oversight of the Project LAUNCH grant as well as for overseeing the implementation of project activities internal and external coordination, staff oversight, developing materials, and conducting meetings. Also responsible for coordination with partners such as Early Childhood Center, Tribal Court, Indian Child Welfare Program, and the Bayfield School. Located at the Red Cliff Community Health Center. For more information please see the position description.

Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas

Claims and Litigation Specialist, Eagle Pass, TX. Review settled insurance claims to determine that payments and settlements have been made in accordance with company practices and procedures. Report overpayments, underpayments, and other irregularities. Confer with legal counsel on claims requiring litigation. Find more information and fill out an application at: kickapootexas.org.

Pueblo of Laguna

Associate Prosecutor; Dept: Pueblo Court / Prosecutor’s Office; Open Until Filled.

Court Prosecutor; Dept: Pueblo Court / Prosecutor’s Office; Open Until Filled.

Public Defender; Dept: Pueblo Court; Open Until Filled.

Associate Judge; Dept: Pueblo Court; Open Until Filled.

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.

Tohono O’odham Nation

Assistant Attorney General, Sells, AZ. The Office of Attorney General represents the Tohono O’odham Nation in litigation and other legal matters.  Specific areas of need for the Office of Attorney General are healthcare law and contracts. Submit resume, legal writing sample and names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to Joshua Rees, Acting Attorney General at joshua.rees@tonation-nsn.gov. Applications accepted until positions filled. Please see the position description for more information.

Kanji & Katzen PLLC

2020 Summer Associates (Seattle, WA; Ann Arbor, MI; Flagstaff, AZ). Kanji & Katzen PLLC is a nationally ranked firm of highly experienced attorneys who are committed to protecting and enhancing the sovereignty and vitality of Indian nations and their members. We are seeking 2020 summer associates in all three of our offices. To apply, please send a cover letter (indicating office preference), resume, legal writing sample, law school transcript, and references to twalrod@kanjikatzen.com. We will start reviewing applications on September 23, 2019. ​Please see announcement for more information.

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