government jobs

Friday Job Announcements

Monica Williamson

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, including position title and location, as well as a PDF job announcement to indigenous@law.msu.edu.

View job postings from August 10, 2018.

World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)

Indigenous Fellow, WIPO Headquarters, Geneva. One year Fellowship (2019), renewable for one further year (2020). The Fellowship builds on a series of initiatives to ensure that indigenous peoples are actively and effectively involved in the work of WIPO on issues that matter to them. The Indigenous Fellow will work in WIPO’s Traditional Knowledge Division and be involved in a program of work that is directly relevant to issues. Application closes at 6:00 p.m. Geneva time on Friday September 21, 2018. Please see the job description for more information.

Cultural Heritage Partners

Associate Attorney, Richmond, Virginia.  The Attorney will work directly with the firm’s managing partner and support the firm’s historic preservation and American Indian law practice. This practice operates at the intersection of preservation and development and focuses primarily on advocacy, administrative/regulatory matters, and alternative dispute resolution. The common thread through all of our work is our desire to contribute to the preservation of cultural heritage. Please submit application by August 31, 2018 and they will be reviewed on a rolling basis for this immediate opening. Please see the job description for more information.

Northwest Justice Project

Staff Attorney, Seattle, WA. The Native American Unit in Crime Victim Services seeks applications from qualified attorneys to undertake mission-directed work to address the civil legal needs of Native American crime victims who experience collateral legal issues. Much, but not all, of the legal work relates to the immediate safety, ongoing protection, and family law needs of domestic violence survivors. Applications should be submitted as soon as possible, preferably no later than September 7, 2018. Please see the job description for more information.

Southern Ute Indian Tribe

Human Resources Director, Ignacio, CO. Under general direction of the Executive Officer, is responsible for management of the Human Resources Department, Employee Benefits Division, and the Health and Safety Management Division within the Southern Ute Tribal Organization. Please see the job description for more information.

Hopi Tribe

For the following positions, please see this job ad and listing. Applications close Monday, August 13, 2018.

Senior Associate Judge, Kyotsmovi, AZ. This position performs professional legal courtroom proceedings in the Hopi Trial Court pursuant to the Hopi Code, approved and adopted on August 28, 2012 and implemented on October 28, 2012. The duties performed require the individual to conduct hearings and decide cases in a fair and impartial manner to the end that justice may be administered and law and order maintained. Please see the job description for more information.

Court Security Officer, Kyotsmovi, AZ. Under the supervision of the Court Administrator or his/her designee, provides a range of court security services. The primary responsibility of the Court Security Officer is to ensure a safe courtroom and workspace environment for the Judges, Court personnel, attorneys and the general public.  Please see the job description for more information.

Department of Justice

Trial Attorney, Washington, D.C. The Environment and Natural Resources Division, Indian Resources Section seeks applicants with a demonstrated record of complex case management, initiative and creativity, strong courtroom skills, outstanding legal writing, and a commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards. Experience in water rights litigation and knowledge and experience in Indian, administrative, and constitutional law are highly desirable. Application closes August 30, 2018. Please see the job description for more information and to apply.

Trial Attorney, Washington, DC. The Wildlife and Marine Resources Section litigates complex civil cases under federal wildlife laws and laws concerning the protection of marine fish and mammals. The Section represents a broad range of federal regulatory and resource management agencies, including the Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Marine Fisheries Service, the Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, and the Army Corps of Engineers. Application closes August 31, 2018. Please see the job description for more detail.

Assistant United States Attorney, Las Vegas, NV. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in the District of Nevada is currently seeking an Assistant United States Attorney to serve in the Civil Division and to focus on affirmative civil enforcement, financial litigation, and asset forfeiture. This work includes pursuing civil actions against those who engage in fraud, violate federal laws, or damage federally owned property. Application closes August 24, 2018. Please see the job description for more information.

Assistant United States Attorney, Topeka KS. Assistant United States Attorneys in the Civil Division have the opportunity to perform an important public service by representing the interests of the United States of America in all civil actions brought by or against the United States in both federal and state courts of law. Application closes August 23, 2018. Please see the job description for more information.

Department of Interior

(4) Law Clerk/Attorney, Attorney Honors Program, Washington D.C. The Honors Program seeks to select four recent law school graduates (current third year students and Class of 2018 graduates) possessing outstanding academic credentials. During the initial one-year rotation, Honors Attorneys will work in practice areas that include the full range of Land Management, Water, Natural Resources, Indian, Environmental, Oil and Gas, and Mining laws relating to the Nation’s public lands, national parks and wildlife refuges, administrative and government business matters, and law relating to the United States’ unique relationship with American Indians and Indian Tribes. Please see the job description for more information.

Legislative Branch

Legislative Attorney (Environmental Law), Washington DC. The Congressional Research Service (CRS), American Law Division (ALD), seeks a Legislative Attorney to analyze legal questions that emerge from the work of Congress related to environmental law in particular and American public law generally. This is a non-litigating position emphasizing qualifications and interest in legal research and writing in a public service legislative context. Application closes September 7, 2018. Please see the job description for more information.

 

 

Friday Job Annoucements

Monica Williamson1 Comment

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.

View job postings from August 3, 2018.

Table Mountain Rancheria

In-House Legal Counsel, Friant, CA. Serve as legal advisor to the Tribal Council, tribal government departments and economic enterprises. Perform high level legal research and analysis in numerous areas of law and policy related to Federal Indian and California Law. Provide in-house support and legal advice on Tribal, State, Gaming and Federal laws and regulations. Please see the job description for more information.

Sacks Tierney, P.A.

Litigation Associate, Scottsdale AZ. Seeking a candidate with three to five years of experience. Knowledge of tribal law and water law is strongly preferred. Please direct questions and send resumes to Nicole at Nicole.vick@sackstierney.com.

Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLP

2019 Summer Clerkships and Fellowships, San Francisco, CA. Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLP is a boutique law firm specializing in government, land use, renewable energy, and environmental law. Summer clerkships are open to students who will have completed their 2L year. The three-year fellowship is open to recent law school graduates. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with a deadline of August 15 for the clerkship and Labor Day for the fellowship. Please see the job descriptions for more information.

WildEarth Guardians

(2) Staff Attorneys, Sante Fe, NM. WildEarth Guardians seeks two public interest-focused staff attorneys with a minimum of 5 years experience to join our legal team. Experience with at least some of the laws governing management, land use, and resource protection on public lands is essential. Applications should include, in a single pdf: cover letter; resume; one legal writing sample; and contact information for three professional references. The hiring committee will review applications on a rolling basis, with an ideal start date of no later that September 28. Please see the job description for more information.

Federal Communications Commission

Attorney Advisor (General), Washington, D.C. The position is in the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Office of Native Affairs and Policy. Incumbent in this position: Serves as a senior attorney advisor to the Chief and Deputy Chief, on all policy matters. Provides expertise on Tribal issues and ensures that the Commission’s telecommunications regulatory policies with respect to federally-recognized American Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, Hawaiian Home Lands, and other Native Communities are implemented and met. Application closes August 21, 2018. Please see the job description for more information.

Department of the Interior

(2) Attorney Adviser (General), Lakewood, CO. Specific duties will include providing a full array of legal services to the offices and programs of the Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR); Coordinating with colleagues and other offices in the Office of the Solicitor; and reviewing proposed legislation and testimony on proposed legislation related to the ONRR. Application closes August 16, 2018. Please see the job description for more information.

Department of Justice

(2) Trial Attorneys, Denver, CO. The Natural Resources Section seeks to hire and cultivate talented trial attorneys and provides its lawyers with frequent and meaningful court experience in a variety of jurisdictions on a broad range of issues. The ideal candidate should be comfortable in a “first-chair” role in multiple complex cases. The application closes September 4, 2018. Please see the job description for more information.

Trial Attorney, Washington, D.C. The Environment and Natural Resources Division, Indian Resources Section seeks applicants with a demonstrated record of complex case management, initiative and creativity, strong courtroom skills, outstanding legal writing, and a commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards. Experience in water rights litigation and knowledge and experience in Indian, administrative, and constitutional law are highly desirable. Application closes August 30, 2018. Please see the job description for more information and to apply.

(8) Trial Attorneys, Washington D.C. The Natural Resource Division seeks attorneys for cases involving the stewardship of our national parks, forests, rangelands, wildlife refuges, and offshore resources; the Nation’s trust relationship with Native Americans and Tribes; vital federal programs ranging from nuclear materials management to military preparedness to energy policy and resource extraction; and original actions in the U.S. Supreme Court to resolve boundary and water allocation disputes. Applications close September 4, 2018. Please see the job description for more information.

Assistant United States Attorney, Phoenix, AZ. AUSAs represent the interests of the United States of America in the United States District Court of Arizona and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. AUSAs immediately undertake cases, many high profile, in any of several units within each division. Application closes August 16, 2018. Please see the job description for more information.

Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal), Portland, OR. The qualified applicant would be expected to (a) assist federal law enforcement agents in structuring and implementing criminal investigative plans and strategies; (b) actively participate in grand jury proceedings; and (c) litigate cases of moderate to high complexity from start to finish with limited supervision. Application closes August 20, 2018. Please see the job description for more information.

(2) Assistant United States Attorney (Civil), Portland, OR. Seeking attorneys to fill an Assistant United States Attorney vacancy in the Asset Recovery and Money Laundering Division, Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) unit. Application closes August 20, 2018. Please see the job description for more information.

Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal), Medford, OR. The individual selected for this position will be responsible for the investigation and prosecution of violent crime cases that may include drug crimes; firearms offenses; child exploitation crimes; human trafficking; organized crime; criminal immigration matters; and general crimes. Application closes August 20, 2018. Please see the job description for more information.

Honors Program Entry Level Attorneys, Washington D.C. This job is being filled at many locations nationwide. The Attorney General’s Honors Program is the Department of Justice recruitment program for entry-level attorneys, and attracts applications from law students graduating during the current academic year, and law school graduates serving in judicial clerkships, qualifying full-time fellowships, or attending full-time graduate law programs (LL.M.). Application closes September 4, 2018. Please see the description for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday Job Announcements

Monica Williamson1 Comment

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.

View job postings from July 27, 2018.

United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Indigenous Fellows Programme, Geneva.  The summer program includes four weeks of intensive training on international instruments and advocacy strategies and the opportunity to participate in UN sessions. The program offers a chance to learn the substance and process of international human rights law, in a community of indigenous people who become lifelong colleagues. Applicants must be of indigenous origin with a nominating letter from their tribe or organization (need not be law students). Applications for next summer are due on August 30. Please see the description for more details or watch this video introduction.

The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Tribes Reservation

RFP Will Estate Attorney Services. The goals of this Program are to encourage that trust property be devised to CTUIR members without further fractionalization or leaving trust status through BIA probate process. The Program provides individual Clients with legal services that result in completion and confidential filing of a will and estate-planning documents with the CTUIR Enrollment Office. Proposals due August 17, 2018. For more information please see the job description.

Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP

Associate Attorney, Omaha, Nebraska. Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP has developed a reputation as aggressive litigators, advocates, and accomplished negotiators. Our dynamic team of attorneys offer a diverse skill set and are able to tackle the toughest and most complex issues facing tribal governments, tribal corporations, and Native Americans. Deadline for application is Monday, July 30, 2018. Please see the description or our website for more information.

Mille Lacs Band

Tribal Court Staff Attorney, Onamia, MN. The Court Attorney is responsible for research and analyzing complex legal issues and questions raised in cases heard in District Court.  The position will also provide support in the context of drafting, preparing and maintaining legal documents for court cases.  The Court Attorney will serve in a confidential capacity and work with substantial independence; however, collaboration with the judicial body and court administration will be required.  The Court Attorney will supervise the law clerks, interns and externs. Application closes August 10, 2018. Please see the job description for more detail.

Department of Justice

AUSA (Criminal), Muscogee, OK. The applicant will join other criminal AUSAs who handle a wide variety of litigation. The criminal division investigates and prosecutes federal cases arising from a wide array of criminal activity. The typical criminal caseload for an attorney may involve major drug cases, gang-related violent crimes, other crimes of violence, computer crimes including child pornography, and sophisticated white-collar offenses. Application closes August 12, 2018. Please see the job description for more information.

Hopi Tribe

For the following positions, please see this job ad and employment application. Applications close Monday, August 13, 2018.

Senior Associate Judge, Kyotsmovi, AZ. This position performs professional legal courtroom proceedings in the Hopi Trial Court pursuant to the Hopi Code, approved and adopted on August 28, 2012 and implemented on October 28, 2012. The duties performed require the individual to conduct hearings and decide cases in a fair and impartial manner to the end that justice may be administered and law and order maintained. Please see the job description for more information.

Assistant Finance Director, Kyotsmovi, AZ. This position is responsible for general direction and supervision over all accounting functions, such as general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, grants & contracts administration, budgeting and financial reporting. Please see the job description for more information.

Behavioral Health Therapist II, Kyotsmovi, AZ. This position is primarily responsible for providing direct treatment services with assigned clients, behavioral health assessments, service planning, and implementation, individual and group therapy, case management, crisis intervention, outreach services, and collaborative service documentation, treatment techniques are based on circumstances requiring flexibility. Please see the job description for more information.

Civil Engineer , Kyotsmovi, AZ.Incumbent performs duties in applying specialization of technical expertise to the program of roads and bridges facilitating social and economic development for the Hopi Tribe. Please see the job description for more information.

Community Service Administrator, Kyotsmovi, AZ. The CSA plans, directs, administers and supervises activities associated with the administrative operations of the village of Mishongnovi. Please see the job description for more information.

Certified Emergency Paramedic, Kyotsmovi, AZ. This position is responsible for responding to and providing emergency medical care, transporting the sick or injured to medical facilities to prevent loss of life or aggravation of illness or injury in support of the Hopi Emergency Medical Services. Please see the job description for more information.

Deputy Executive Director, Kyotsmovi, AZ. The Deputy Executive Director contributes and participates as the principle strategist, planner and manager regarding the internal administrative operations and related management systems of the Tribe, and is further responsible for providing professional level management oversight, direction and supervision of the major functional units & projects of the tribal administrative departments. Please see the job description for more information.

IT Associate, Kyotsmovi, AZ. The work consists of duties involving various related steps, processes or methods. Decisions regarding what needs to be done involve various choices requiring the employee to recognize the existence of and differences among several alternatives. Please see the job description for more information.

Heavy Equipment Operator, Kyotsmovi, AZ. The position is responsible for the operation of heavy equipment machinery and 1-2 ton trucks/trailers in support of the Hopi Solid Waste Management Project. Please see the job description for more information.

Court Security Officer, Kyotsmovi, AZ. Under the supervision of the Court Administrator or his/her designee, provides a range of court security services. The primary responsibility of the Court Security Officer is to ensure a safe courtroom and workspace environment for the Judges, Court personnel, attorneys and the general public.  Please see the job description for more information.

CPS Social Worker, Kyotsmovi, AZ. This position is responsible for the protection of targeted clientele who are suspected of, or subjected to physical, emotional and/or sexual abuse, neglect, or deemed minors in need of care. Please see the job description for more information.

Client Transporter, Kyotsmovi, AZ. The work consists of duties, which are routine in nature and involve various related steps, processes or methods. Decisions regarding needs to be done involve choices requiring the incumbent to recognize the existence of the differences among alternatives. Please see the job description for more information.

Receptionist, Kyotsmovi, AZ. This position is responsible for providing reception and clerk/office support for the administrative staff. The incumbent performs duties of moderate difficulty and complexity requiring knowledge and skill in customer service, telephone etiquette, correspondence formatting and records management. Please see the job description for more information.

Grants Administrator, Kyotsmovi, AZ. This position is responsible for administrative and financial management duties in support of the Village Infrastructure Projects, Water Resources Program. The incumbent performs duties of considerable difficulty and complexity. Please see the job description for more information.

Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi

GovWin IQ Specialist and Administrative Assistant, Grand Rapids, MI. The position is responsible for providing GovWin IQ and Administrative support to WDC and subsidiary companies. Conduct research for existing and upcoming Request for Proposals (RFPs). This work will entail soliciting and scheduling communications between employees, teammates as well as collecting and organizing inputs from multiple sources. Provides proposal support and provides a broad variety of administrative duties in the Grand Rapids office. The position works closely with all employees, customers and related agencies and or enterprises to provide support for day-to-day administration. Please see the job description or website for more information.

Michigan Indian Legal Services

Staff Attorney, Traverse City, MI. This position will focus on tribal and state law legal issues; with an emphasis on tribal court child welfare and criminal defense
matters. This position will require overnight travel in the Upper Peninsula. Ideally the position will start in November. Please see the job description for more information.

Department of Revenue

Tribal Liaison, Tumwater, WA. This position’s primary objective is to represent the department in government-to-government relationships and coordinate overall tax policy development with statewide tribal governments. Please see the job description for more information.

Table Mountain Racheria

Legal Counsel, Friant CA. Serve as legal advisor to the Tribal Council, tribal government departments and economic enterprises. Performs high level legal research and analysis in numerous areas of law and policy related to Federal Indian and California Law. Provides in-house support and legal advice on Tribal, State, Gaming and Federal laws and regulations. Please see the job description for more information.

Kickapoo Traditional Tribes of Texas

Staff Attorney, Egale Pass TX.  Work with Native American individuals, families, organizations and Tribal governments in all areas of Federal Indian Law, including but not limited to, advising on issues involving jurisdiction, estate planning, trust assets, tribal governance, employment, and the Indian Child Welfare Act. May have to represent clients in court or before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government. Please see the job description for more information.

 

View job postings from July 27, 2018.

 

Friday Job Announcements

Monica Williamson1 Comment

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.

View job postings from July 13, 2018.

San Carlos Apache Tribe

Assistant Attorney General, San Carlos, A.Z. Under the supervision of the Tribal Attorney General, the Assistant Attorney General will prepare and review contracts, agreements, leases, rights of way and similar documents in order to promote legal interests of the San Carlos Apache Tribe. Prepare drafts and presents Resolutions and Ordinances to the Tribal Council, provides legal advice and services on legal rights, obligations and privileges of the tribe. Application is open until filled. Please see the job description for more information.

Morongo Band of Mission Indians

Water Law Counsel RFP, Banning, C.A. The Morongo Band of Mission Indians is issuing this Request for Proposals in order to solicit competitive sealed proposals for legal services related to water issues affecting the Tribe.  Because California law governs certain of the water issues affecting the Tribe, only applicants who are licensed members in good standing of the California State Bar will be considered.   Eight (8) copies of the proposal should be submitted no later than 5:00pm, Friday August 10, 2018.  Proposals should be addressed to the Morongo Legal Department, 12700 Pumarra Road, Banning, CA 92220. Any inquiry regarding this RFP should be addressed to the Morongo Tribal Attorney at the address set forth above or by email (legal@morongo-nsn.gov). Please see the description or website for more information.

Mille Lacs Band Office of the Solicitor

Senior Deputy Solicitor General, Onamia, M.N. The Senior Deputy Solicitor General performs legal work involving interpreting laws and regulations; preparing legal opinions, briefs and other legal documents; rendering legal advice and counsel; consulting with trial attorneys; assisting in preparing cases for trial; aiding in the professional development of less experienced staff; drafting bills for legislative consideration, and assisting the Solicitor General in managing the affairs and duties of the function of Solicitor General. The application is open until filled. Please see the job description for more information.

Deputy Solicitor General, Onamia, M.N. The Deputy Solicitor General performs legal work involving interpreting laws and regulations; preparing legal opinions, briefs, and other legal documents; rendering legal advice and counsel; consulting with trial attorneys; assisting in preparing cases for trial; drafting bills for legislative consideration, and assisting the Solicitor General in managing the affairs and duties of the function of Solicitor General. The application is open until filled. Please see the job description for more information.

The Pueblo of Sandia

Consulting Services – RFP, Bernalillo, N.M. The Pueblo of Sandia is examining the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Association, including compact implications, business and regulatory oversight models for a potential emerging market on Pueblo of Sandia lands. To facilitate the Pueblo’s decision-making processes, the Pueblo of Sandia is soliciting Requests for Proposals from expertly qualified Offerors to provide strategic consulting services and legal advice. A qualified consultant will provide expert analysis of the legal and policy landscape, and national trends in the market, working closely with the Tribal Council, Pueblo Leadership and the Pueblo’s General Counsel. Request closes on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Please see the description for more information.

Prairie Island Indian Community

Tribal Court Guardian Ad Litem RFP, Welch, M.N. The Prairie Island Indian Community (PIIC), a federally recognized Indian tribe, is seeking proposals from: attorneys, and non-attorneys who have received appropriate training as guardians ad litem, for minor children in CHIPS and CHINS proceedings, in private custody disputes and/or for elderly or disabled persons in Tribal or State Courts of Minnesota. The deadline for submitting a proposal is August 8, 2018. Please see the description for more information.

Frye & Kelly, P.C.

Attorney,  Albuquerque, N.M. Seeking a highly-motivated entry-level or mid-level attorney with excellent writing, research, and communication skills and a record of significant accomplishments, including a superior academic record. Ideal candidates will have a background (experience or coursework) in Indian law, business development, employment law, and governmental law, as well as either litigation
experience or a judicial clerkship. For additional information about the firm,
please visit their website. Please see the job description for more information.

National Indian Child Welfare Association

Project Coordinator, Portland, O.R. The primary purpose of this position is to support the organization across departments, providing multiple kinds of assistance when needed. Emphasis on support for events, training, and program activities. Application deadline is August 13, 2018. Please see the job description for more details.

Indigenous Peyote Conservation Initiative

Conservation Manager, Jim Hogg County, T.X. IPCI is looking for an individual, couple, or small family to put their experience and commitment to work joining the Native American Churches, Azee’ Bee Nahagha of Dine Nation, the Wixratica Nation and their Allies in conserving the sacred Peyote Medicine. For more information please see the job description.

Center for Court Innovation

Project Manager, Manhattan, N.Y. The Center for Court Innovation’s National Technical Assistance department is seeking three (3) Project Managers to work on a variety of national technical assistance projects, including the Tribal Justice Exchange team, helping courts and justice system partners plan, implement, and enhance innovative programs. To apply for this position, send a cover letter, resume and writing sample to tajobs@courtinnovation.org, with Project Manager, National Technical Assistance as the subject line of the email. For more information please see the website. The application closes July 31, 2018.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday Job Announcements

Neoshia Roemer

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 PDF job announcement and/or the website where it is posted and a brief description of job to indigenous@law.msu.edu.

Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians

RFP Legal Services, Oakhurst, C.A. The Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians is seeking proposals for legal services to represent the tribe in an investigation and potential litigation of claims, including claims based on fraud, misrepresentation, negligence and/or malfeasance. Please see the job announcement for more information. Applications due by 5:00pm PST on July 18, 2018.

Department of Interior

Attorney-Adviser, Portland, O.R. The Department of Interior is seeking an Attorney-Adviser to provide legal advice and other legal services on matters to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on matters including, but not limited to the National Wildlife Refuge System, the Endangered Species Act, the National Environmental Protection Act, the Freedom of Information Act, and wildlife law enforcement matters; water rights litigation, including Indian water rights; and other legal matters may include contracts management, torts, or employment law. This position requires strong research skills, and ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally. Please see the website for more information. Applications close on July 16, 2018.

Attorney-Adviser, Anchorage, A.K. The Department of Interior is seeking an Attorney-Adviser to serve as a trial attorney and legal advisor handling federal sector employment litigation, policy and counseling matters, including human resources, employment discrimination and labor relations issues; and advise senior Departmental and Bureau officials on federal employment litigation and policy, including Title 5 of the United States Code, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Equal Pay Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, labor relations pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Service Reform Act, and various executive orders and regulations pertaining to employment actions, including discrimination and labor relations as they relate to federal employment, and relevant civil rights statutes falling under the Department’s public civil rights programs. Please see the website for more details. Applications close on July 16, 2018.

Wisconsin Judicare, Inc.

Staff Attorney, Indian Law Office, Wausau, W.I. Wisconsin Judicare, Inc. (WJ) is a non-profit law firm funded by the Legal Services Corporation, the Wisconsin Trust Account Foundation, and other public and private sources. WJ provides civil legal services to low-income persons in the northern 33 counties of Wisconsin, as well as the 11 Federally-recognized Indian tribes. Wisconsin Judicare’s Indian Law Office has an opening for an attorney to represent Native American individuals and groups on a variety of issues. Please see the announcement for more information.

Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation

Executive Director, Smith River, C.A. The Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation is seeking an Executive Director to lead its Tribal Administration. Please see the job announcement for more information. Applications and resumes can be emailed to sharper@tolowa.com. Applications and resumes may also be mailed to: Tolowa Dee-ni’ Nation, ATTN: Human Resources, 140 Rowdy Creek Road, Smith River, CA  95567. Please see the job announcement for more information.

Yurok Tribe

Associate General Counsel, Northern California. The Yurok Tribe is seeking an Associate General Counsel. This is a full-time position with a salary rage of $60,904-$94,898. This position includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with sick time and vacation pay. To apply, please visit the website or call (707) 482-1350 for more information.

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Court Attorney, Tribal Court, Onamia, M.N. The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Tribal Court is seeking a Court Attorney. The Court Attorney is responsible for research and analyzing complex legal issues and questions raised in cases heard in District Court.  The position will also provide support in the context of drafting, preparing and maintaining legal documents for court cases.  The Court Attorney will serve in a confidential capacity and work with substantial independence; however, collaboration with the judicial body and court administration will be required.  The Court Attorney will supervise the law clerks, interns and externs. Applications close on July 25, 2018. Please see the job announcement for more information.

Department of Justice

Assistant United States Attorney, Minneapolis, M.N. The U.S.Attorney’s Office (USAO)-District of Minnesota is currently seeking highly qualified candidates for one or more Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) positions for the Civil Division of the USAO. AUSAs in the Civil Division handle a wide variety of civil cases, including civil health care and procurement fraud, civil rights enforcement, constitutional challenges to statutes and regulations, environmental defense and enforcement, financial litigation, asset forfeiture, and the defense of employment discrimination and tort claims. AUSAs in the Civil Division litigate in the United States District Court and in the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. Civil Division AUSAs write sophisticated pre-trial motions and appellate briefs as well as handle depositions and trials. They also oversee government investigations under the False Claims Act. Civil AUSAs are expected to work independently and in teams with other AUSAs and federal government agencies. Applications close on July 24, 2018. Please see the website for more information.

Spirit Lake Nation

Juvenile Intake Officer, Fort Totten, N.D. The Spirit Lake Tribe is seeking a Juvenile Intake Officer. This position involves public relation skills in working with troubled children and youth along with independent and substantial degree of discretion in making decisions to determine need for formal judicial involvement or diversity programs for juvenile delinquent offenders.  It also entails reviewing delinquency petitions and conducting informal adjustments and/or assisting the Juvenile Court Prosecutor in determining processing of juvenile cases.  The applicant must be able to work with little or no supervision at times.  Work is performed under the general supervision of the Juvenile Prosecutor or Judge.  Works with average exposure to noise, but subject to frequent disruptions and moderate degree of stress.  Travels occasionally when necessary to do networking with other agencies.  Please see the job announcement and/or website for more information.

Prosecutor, Fort Totten, N.D. The Spirit Lake Tribe is seeking a Prosecutor. Some of the duties of the Prosecutor will be: to perform all phases of criminal prosecution of offenses committed in violation of the Spirit Lake Tribe Criminal Code within the jurisdiction of the Spirit Lake Tribe, to present and prosecute all criminal complaints in Tribal Court, and to work closely with law enforcement. Please see the job announcement and/or website for more information.

Native American Rights Fund (NARF)

Clerkships, Various Locations. Each year, NARF conducts a nation-wide search for law students to participate in its Law Clerk Program. Positions are available in all three of NARF’s offices: Anchorage, AK; Boulder, CO; and Washington,D.C. Please indicate your office preference in your cover letter. Please see the job announcement for more information. Applications close on September 14, 2018.

Yakama Nation

Attorney II, Toppenish, W.A. The Yakama Nation is seeking two (2) attorneys. The employee serves as attorney for the Yakama Nation Public Defender-Legal Aid Services Program and is responsible for providing quality professional legal representation and advice to tribal member clients in Tribal, Municipal, State and Federal Court systems or administrative agencies as assigned by the Lead Attorney-Program Manager. Employee is responsible for providing a full range of legal services to tribal members in areas such as, criminal, dependency, children’s court, fish and game, civil, family and Federal Indian Law matters, as assigned by the Lead Attorney-Program Manager. Services include legal research, evaluation of potential cases, analyzes and preparation of accepted cases, motions, hearings, trials and appeals. The attorney may be appointed by the courts as a Guardian Ad Litem in custody matters. In addition the attorney will provide legal education law clinics for the public as assigned. The position pays $40.56/hour. Please see the application and announcement for more information.

Spokane Tribe of Indians

Chief Judge, Wellpinit, W.A. The Spokane Tribe is seeking a law trained individual to serve as Chief Judge of the Spokane Tribal Court located at Wellpinit, Washington on the Spokane Indian Reservation. The Spokane Tribal Court is located approximately 40 miles northwest of Spokane, Washington and exercises jurisdiction over a broad range of civil and criminal matters. Please see the announcement fr more information. Applications close on August 10, 2018.

Last week’s posts: July 6, 2018.

Friday Job Announcements

Neoshia Roemer1 Comment

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 PDF job announcement and a brief description of job to indigenous@law.msu.edu.

Office of Indian Education

Program Manager, Washington D.C. This position serves as the Director, Office of Indian Education (OIE), Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE). The OIE administers the Indian Education Program, Title VI, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act. The office executes program requirements and provides technical assistance for supporting local education agencies, Indian tribes and organizations, post-secondary institutions and other entities in meeting the unique educational and culturally relevant academic needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives. Formula grants are provided to school districts and tribal schools for the purpose of meeting the unique educational needs of Indian students. In addition, discretionary grants are awarded to support tribal education agency planning and development, demonstration projects serving Indian children, professional development for American Indian/Alaska Native teachers and administrators, and Native American language projects. OIE also supports national research activities. Please see the website for more information. Applications close on June 22, 2018.

Department of Justice

Assistant United States Attorney, Rapid City, S.D. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota is seeking an experienced attoreny to fill one Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) position in the Criminal Division of its Rapid City office. AUSAs in the Criminal Divsion advise federal law enforcement agents on criminal investigations, present criminal cases to the grand jury, perpare and argue a broad range of motions, and try criminal cases before the United States District Court. Candidates should be capable of handling a variety of significant and complex criminal prosecutions, including Major Crimes Act violations involving murder, child sex abuse, rape; white collar and economic crime; narcotics and immigration. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Please visit the website for more information. Applications close on June 8, 2018.

Department of the Interior

Regional Solicitor-Pacific Southwest, Sacramento, C.A. The Regional Solicitor represents the Solicitor, Secretary or other Departmental officials in meetings, negotiations and conferences with Governors and key officials of state and local governments, Members of Congress and their staffs, State and Federal Judges, distinguished private attorneys, and high officials of other Federal agencies and the Department. Please visit the website for more information. Applications close on June 25, 2018.

Tohono O’odham Nation

Summer Legal Intern, Sells, A.Z. The Office of Attorney General (OAG) is hiring two (2) Interns, for an exciting eight (8) week Summer Internship that starts on June 18, 2018 and continues through August 10, 2018. The Office of Attorney General represents the interests of the Tohono O’odham Nation in tribal, state, and federal venues. Attorneys and staff in the office enjoy a diverse practice and challenging jurisdictional issues while protecting the sovereignty of the Nation. The OAG is committed to investing in the next generation of Native leaders. An internship with the OAG offers a unique opportunity for young Tohono O’odham students with an interest in tribal legal affairs, to help the Nation with legislative efforts, legal advocacy, research and analysis, and policy development from within the Nation’s top legal agency. Duties will vary, depending on the nature of the issues being addressed by the OAG and the interests and experience each student brings to the position. Legal Interns will have an opportunity to attend legislative committee hearings, attend meetings of attorneys and departments that work on government matters related to the Nation’s priorities; research and analyze important issues; assist attorneys and staff; and perform additional duties to support the work of the OAG. Please see the announcement for more information. Applications close on June 11, 2018.

Last week’s postings: May 25, 2018.