Water Protector Legal Collective is Hiring

Water Protector Legal Collective is hiring for three full time staff positions based in our North Dakota office: Executive Director, Defense Counsel Coordinator and Media Relations Coordinator.

These positions are available immediately and applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply.

Full job descriptions and information about how to apply on our website, here: https://waterprotectorlegal.org/wplc-is-hiring/

Nooksack State Superior Court Litigation Update

Whatcom County has dismissed Rabang’s trespass suit for lack of jurisdiction. Plaintiff filed new suit based on intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress.

Downloads(PDF):

News Release: Statement of Acting Assistant Secretary Michael S. Black on the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and BIA Law Enforcement Assistance

Here:

Press Release

Ceiba Legal Awarded Attorney Fees After Successful Defense of RICO/Lanham Act Actions

Here are the materials in Elem Indian Colony of Pomo Indians of the Sulphur Bank Rancheria v. Ceiba Legal (N.D. Cal.):

70 Motion for Atty Fees

75 Response

79 Reply

83 DCT Order

Lower court materials here.

 

D.C. Circuit Briefs in Tuttle v. Jewel

Here:

Tuttle Brief

US Brief

Tuttle Reply

Lower court materials here.

Navajo Nation Hosts First Public Safety Summit in 15 Years

Download(PDF): Press Release

Pictures:

Navajo Nation Public Safety Summit

Navajo Nation Public Safety Summit

 

Ninth Circuit Denies Emergency Demand to Restore Travel Ban

Details at the Immigration Law Blog.

Judge Canby still serves on the Ninth Circuit’s motions panel and had a hand in this. He’s a hero.

Job Opening: Staff Attorney at NARF

The Native American Rights Fund in Boulder, Colorado has a staff attorney position opening.

See the announcement at: http://www.narf.org/contact-us/join-team/

David Selden

 

Article on Mental Health Outcome Disparities for AI/AN Populations

Identifying and Reducing Disparities in Mental Health Outcomes Among American Indians and Alaskan Natives Using Public Health, Mental Healthcare and Legal Perspectives

Hannah E. Payne  · Michalyn Steele  · Jennie L. Bingham  · Chantel D. Sloan

Friday Job Announcements

Job vacancies are posted on Friday. Some announcements might still appear throughout the week. If you would like your Indian law job posted on Turtle Talk, please email indigenous@law.msu.edu.

Wisconsin Judicare Inc.

Staff Attorney, Wasau, WI. Wisconsin Judicare’s Indian Law Office has an opening beginning February 1st for an attorney to represent Native American individuals and groups on a variety of issues including criminal defense representation in tribal courts and Indian law litigation in tribal and state courts.

Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians

Tribal Attorney-Assistant Prosecutor. Responsible for prosecuting criminal, juvenile, landlord-tenant, and Indian child welfare cases in state court. The Tribal Attorney – Assistant Prosecutor is also responsible for assisting and providing back-up coverage for the Tribal Attorney – ACFS on Indian Child Welfare matters in the state courts.

Havasupai Tribe

In-house General Counsel. The Havasupai Tribe, located in the Grand Canyon region of Arizona, is seeking a full-time in-house general counsel set up a tribal office in either Phoenix or Flagstaff.  The job requires frequent trips to Supai, Arizona.  All applicants must have at least 3 years experience working for tribal governments in areas other than gaming.  Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a relevant writing sample and resume to:  office@mvicklaw.com

Choctaw Nation

Executive Director of Legal & Compliance. Will report to the Senior Executive Officer of the Legal and Compliance Division. Responsible for the management of the CNO In-House Legal Department in its entirety. This position will coordinate with the Senior Executive Officer and outside counsel on all legal matters, will manage internal case management, and the delegation of assignments to In-House Associate Counsel and personnel.

Eastern Shoshone Tribe

Attorney General. Responsible for providing legal advice and counsel to the Eastern Shoshone Tribal government, its departments and enterprises; and represents the Eastern Shoshone Tribe in all matters at issue before federal, state and tribal courts. The Attorney General serves as the Director for the Office of Attorney General.