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Associate Attorney Postition at Fredericks Peebles & Morgan
MSU Law Job Posting: Assistant/Associate Director for Student Engagement
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Duties and Responsibilities
The Assistant/Associate Director for Student Engagement works closely with the Associate Dean for Student Engagement to achieve the objectives of the office that include advising students on a variety of matters, including college policies and procedures, services relating to professional counseling, academic support and special accommodations, and character & fitness; investigating code of student discipline issues, etc.; career advising; managing effective communication with current students about events, deadlines, opportunities; loose oversight of student organizations, advising the Student Bar Association; and planning and implementation of Immersion Week for incoming students, and Commencement.
QualificationsThe ideal candidate should have student affairs experience in academic advising, student counseling, and working with student organizations; planning events and activities; be able to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and administration; possess excellent interpersonal skills, empathetic listener and a sensitive, clear, and firm communicator; ability to multi-task; technologically savvy; a strong aptitude in Microsoft Office applications; and the ability to create systems and databases, particularly in Excel and Access.
A J.D. degree is required.
In-House Tribal Attorney Posting: Stillaguamish Tribe
STILLAGUAMISH TRIBAL ATTORNEY
The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians, a sovereign, federally-recognized Tribe, is looking to hire an in-house Tribal Attorney with a minimum of three years’ experience in federal Indian law, to serve the Tribe as it collectively defines its future for generations to come.
The in-house legal work is very diverse and challenging, but the primary focus of this position will be on employment law in Indian Country, commercial transactions, Indian Gaming, Tribal economic development, and realty.
The Tribe is looking for someone with excellent people skills and the ability to work collegially, flexibly and creatively. An interest in conflict transformation and alternative dispute resolution would be a plus. A strong ethical character and an egalitarian willingness to work hard as part of a small legal department team is important. A sense of humor, a flexible temperament, a practical sensibility, creativity and intellectual and philosophical curiosity are also highly desired!
Indian preference will be exercised in the hiring of this position in accordance with the Tribe’s Personnel Policies.
APPLICATION: The Tribe would like to hire someone for this position as soon as possible, but will take the time it needs to find the right candidate. Please submit the following:
Application for Employment (you may request this application on the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians website: http://www.stillaguamish.com/)
Cover letter including salary requirements.
Résumé or CV with the names of at least three professional references.
Legal writing sample.
Please send the above to Human Resources at the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians, PO Box 277, Arlington, WA 98223 and a copy addressed to the Director, Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians Legal Department, PO Box 277, Arlington, WA 98223. Phone: Human Resources Department at 360-652-7362.
Job Posting for Law Clerk for St. Regis Mohawk Tribal Courts
Announcement here.
Summary:
The Law Clerk for the SRMT Court is responsible for researching and analyzing uniquely intricate, complex and sensitive legal issues and questions for SRMT Judges, assist SRMT Judges in evaluating cases filed with the Court, drafting and preparing proposed orders, decisions and opinions for SRMT Judges, and discussion of pending cases with the SRMT Judges.The Law Clerk will also provide other personal and confidential assistance to the Courts’ Judges.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate degree (JD) from an accredited law school.
- Experience with Tribal governments.
- Work experience in federal Indian Law is preferred.
MSU seeks new Director for Native American Institute
The official position announcement is located here, and the job posting number is 9891.
The Native American Institute (NAI) works with tribes, Native American organizations, and various Michigan State University units to enhance the sovereignty, cultural continuity, and well-being of tribes, Native American communities, and Native American people.
Located in MSU’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, NAI undertakes outreach and engagement scholarship. NAI works across units in the College and the University. Of special note is NAI’s close working relationship with MSU Extension (MSUE). NAI and MSUE jointly administer two tribally-focused MSU Extension programs.
NAI is undergoing a reorganization of purpose, approach, and strategy to best assist Michigan’s Native American population. The Director will provide leadership for this effort in concert with Native American communities and university stakeholders, thereby carrying NAI into its next phase of vibrant community engagement.
The Director will be responsible for all aspects of leading and managing NAI. Specific responsibilities include: managing NAI faculty and academic staff; coordinating program planning efforts in partnership with community members and the NAI Advisory Group; co-directing the Building Strong Sovereign Nations tribal governance training program undertaken collaboratively with MSU Extension and the Indigenous Law and Policy Center; co-directing the Michigan Federally-recognized Tribes Extension Program and MSU Extension; nurturing new scholarly initiatives tied to NAI’s outreach and research-oriented mission; generating external funding; and building productive collaborations across the university. The Director will hire and conduct academic staff evaluations; manage NAI resources and its budget; promote program excellence; ensure program accountability; and network with a variety of related units and constituencies, on- and off-campus.
The minimum qualifications include a Ph.D. in urban and regional development or a related field. The Director duties will extend for 5 years with the possibility of renewal. Additional duties of the faculty member selected will be devoted to work in what will become the director’s tenure academic department or school. Academic record must be commensurate with tenure system appointment.
Job Posting at VA Office of Tribal Relations
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This position is located in the Central Office of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Washington, DC. The incumbent is the primary staff support resource for the Office of Tribal Government Relations.
Duties included:
-Performs as an advisor within the Office of Tribal Government Relations (OTGR) and is responsible for prioritizing and coordinating issues relating to the Department’s daily relationship with tribal government leaders and representatives.
-Serves as the subject matter expert and secondary liaison with other federal Department and Agency support staff in tribal consultation.
-Researches and keeps abreast of issues and initiatives that may relate to OTGR activities.
-Plan and evaluate topics requiring higher level programmatic attention, developing background information on tribal veteran issues, drafting of office position papers, executive summaries, Congressional correspondence and associated communication documents for higher level review.
-Actively participates in staff and/or management level meetings and discussions pertaining to the activities encompassed in the management functions of OTGR.
-Follows ups on newly implemented or adapted policies and procedures as directed.
-Serves as the action officer for short and long-range efforts and program functions within OTGR.
-Advises management on tribal consultation strategies, sources, and special programs that emphasize affirmative action in conveying program initiatives.
-Assist with a variety of one time and recurring projects, reports, and studies relating to the evaluation of a wide variety of personnel management subjects.
Hoopa Valley Tribal Attorney Position
Posting here.
Skokomish Tribal Court RFQ for Various Tribal Services
SKOKOMISH RFQ– Judicial and Prosecutorial Services 2014.5.6
PURPOSE AND BACKGROUND: The purpose of this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is to contract with applicants (individuals or law firms) to provide the following services to the Skokomish Tribal Court: (1) Pro Tempore Judicial and Appellate; (2) Conflict/Substitute Prosecution and Indian Child Welfare Presenting.
Job Posting: Bad River Legal Environmental Intern
Bad River Legal Environmental Intern:
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