Turtle Talk

Job vacancies are posted on Fridays. Any posts received prior to 12pm EST on Friday will appear in that Friday’s announcements. If you would like to submit a post for an Indian law or leadership job, please send a brief description of the job and a PDF job announcement to indigenous@law.msu.edu.

The Nisqually Indian Tribe

Prosecuting Attorney and General Tribal Attorney, WA. The selected applicant will have a working knowledge of the Tribal Constitution and federal law and will provide legal advice to the Nisqually Tribal Council.  These are full-time, contract positions. Please see the Requests for Proposals and instructions for more information or click here.

Pipestem Law

Associate Attorney, Tulsa, OK. Seeking an associate attorney to join a team focused on representation of tribal governments and tribal enterprises, as well as advocacy on legal issues related to the protection of Native women. Please see the job description for more information.

The Nature Conservancy

Indigenous Lands Specialist, Brazil. The Indigenous Lands Management Specialist develops, manages and advances conservation programs, plans and methods for Indigenous Territories in the Amazon Basin and other macro regions in Brazil. Please see the job description for more information.

The Indigenous Genre Project

Entertainment Contracts Attorney. This media company seeks to empower, amplify, and redefine Native Americans and Indigenous Peoples in popular culture. Native-owned and operated, the Project grounds itself in the belief that our stories are for everybody, but have gone largely untold. Within our communities lie thousands of years worth of heroes, villains, lovers, monsters, and political strife. Tapping into our rich histories, we are developing a slate of genre film and television projects that celebrates indigenous people, and engages non-native viewers in an emotional journey that engenders empathy for our experiences and gives a revolutionary glimpse into the stories of the land we stand on.

Knowledge of standards and practices used in television and film, and contracts related to writers, directors, producers, and intellectual property as we interface with major agencies and buyers is needed.  Please contact Kapena Baptista (kapenabaptista@gmail.com) for more information.

Legal Aid of Western Michigan

Executive Director, MI. Legal Aid of Western Michigan (LAWM) seeks an Executive Director to lead this non-profit organization in its mission to secure justice and protect rights of low-income individuals unable to obtain and pay for legal services in civil matters by the provision of high quality legal representation and counsel. Applications close October 15, 2018. Please see the job description for more information.

DNA-People’s Legal Services, Inc.

See below for more information about available positions. To apply, send resume with references, cover letter, and writing samples to HResources@dnalegalservices.org.

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians

General Counsel, Sault Ste. Marie, MI. The General Counsel works under the primary supervision and direction of the Tribal Board to provide legal advice and representation to the Board and to the various governmental programs, departments, and enterprises of the Tribe. Application is open until full. Please see the job description for more information.

The Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS)/ Director’s Office

Tribal Affairs Director, Salem OR. The chosen candidate will provide leadership in developing, coordinating and monitoring and evaluating program activities of the department to assure that the relationship between the department and each of the nine federally recognized Tribes of Oregon is built on trust, mutual respect, and an understanding of government to government sovereignty. Please see the job description for more information.

Postings from September 14, 2018.