Job Posting: LCO Chief Financial Officer

Job Posting: Chief Financial Officer of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin

022614 LCO CFO posting

Job Posting: Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwa Senior Tribal Attorney

Job Posting can be accessed here: 020314 Legal Director Posting.

Attorney Job Postings: New Mexico Legal Aid, Eastern Band Cherokee, MI AG

New Mexico Legal Aid Santa Ana Staff Attorney Native American Program 2014

Eastern Band Cherokee Legal Counsel

MI AG:

ATTORNEYS:  The Department of Attorney General is seeking candidates for an attorney position located in our Children & Youth Services (CYS) Division in Detroit.  The CYS Division represents the Department of Human Services in civil child protective proceedings litigation.  Attorneys in the division are expected to routinely and independently handle sensitive legal assignments involving the abuse and neglect of children.  Candidates must have effective communication skills, must be able to work harmoniously with others, and must possess a moderate to high level of trial and legal research skills.  Under the supervision of the Division Chief and First Assistant, they will provide day-to-day legal civil representation to the Department of Human Services in State Courts.

Interested applicants must apply on-line at www.michigan.gov/statejobs.   The job number is 1101-14-002, Department of Attorney General.   The deadline for response is Friday, February 7, 2014 by 5:00 p.m.

Job Posting: Fredericks Peebles & Morgan Associate Attorney

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Job Posting: Spokane Tribe Chief and Associate Judge Positions

2013-12-20 Chief Judge Job Announcement
2013-12-20 Associate Judge Job Announcement

Job Posting: Staff Attorney for the Native American Disabililty Law Center

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Staff Attorney Position
Farmington, New Mexico

The Native American Disability Law Center is looking for qualified applicants for a Staff Attorney position. The Law Center provides legal services to Native Americans with disabilities living on or near the Navajo, Hopi, and San Juan Southern Paiute reservations. Our offices are located in Farmington and Gallup, New Mexico; however, we serve a broad area around the Four Corners Region of Utah, Arizona, and New Mexico. The Staff Attorney represents clients in administrative hearings, and tribal, state and federal court actions. The Staff Attorney will also work with tribal governments on legislation and policies effecting individuals with disabilities. Applicants must have a demonstrable interest in issues facing individuals with disabilities, a willingness to conduct community education trainings, and assist in training non-attorney staff.

Admission to the Utah, Arizona, or New Mexico Bar is preferred. Because of high level of independence & responsibility, over 2 years experience is also preferred. Willingness to take the next available state and tribal bar exam is required.
Salary: Depends upon experience.
Excellent benefits.

 

 

Job Posting: Tulalip Tribes Legacy of Healing Legal Advocacy Project Attorney

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Job Summary: The Legal Advocacy Project Attorney is an experienced attorney who will provide civil legal assistance to domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and dating violence victims in cases relating to their victimization.
Background: The Tulalip Tribes Legacy of Healing (LOH) Program initiated services in 1998 through the STOP Violence Against Indian Women grant. LOH seeks to ensure the rights of all individuals to a safe and secure environment and to empower those who are being oppressed by reducing trauma and ending re-victimization resulting in the protection of future generations. The LOH Legal Advocacy Project is a new grant project funded by the Department of Justice Office on Violence Against Women. The LOH Legal Advocacy Project will provide holistic legal representation to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
The LOH Legal Advocacy Project will be supported by the Tulalip Office of Civil Legal Aid (TOCLA). TOCLA focuses on civil legal issues that affect tribal members’ safety, family, and access to services and education. In cooperation with TOCLA, the LOH Legal Advocacy Project will deliver a responsive system to victims with immediate access to legal services.

Fredericks Peebles Associate Attorney Job Posting

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NCJFCJ Seeks Senior Policy Analyst

Or as some us might call it, “Gina Jackson’s Job.”

The National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges (NCJFCJ) seeks a Senior Policy Analyst in their Juvenile Law’s Child Abuse & Neglect program.

The minimum requirements for this position include a degree from an accredited university and at least five years of experience in child welfare, domestic violence, or juvenile/family law-related field. Preference will be given to candidates with a graduate degree in social work, public administration, law, political science, sociology, or closely related field preferred (a JD is particularly desirable). Substantial experience working with tribes and tribal courts, along with experience and knowledge of delinquency, dependency, or domestic violence systems, ICWA, and VAWA are key ingredients for the Senior Policy Analyst position.

This position will serve as the primary staff liaison to the Tribal Court Judicial Leadership Committee and as an internal staff resource on tribal court/tribal issues. A strong emphasis is on providing public presentations and/or on-site technical assistance to tribal and state courts as well as critical thinking, analytical ability, writing policy briefs and papers, and working collaboratively with partners and system representatives. Applicants must have strong organizational skills with both a broad vision and attention to detail, comprehensive computer skills, and a willingness and ability to travel nationwide. Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs. may be required

For more information visit here.

Job Posting: Rosette and Associates

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The Michigan Office of Rosette, LLP, is seeking an experienced attorney to handle a wide variety of complex legal matters in tribal, state and/or federal courts. The firm specializes in representing federally recognized Indian Tribes and their governmental agencies. Knowledge and experience working in Indian Country and dealing with issues affecting Indian tribes and their respective departments, agencies, and instrumentalities is required.
The ideal candidate must be willing to travel and work on client matters throughout the United States. The ideal candidate will be detail oriented, self-motivated and willing to work in a dynamic atmosphere with minimal supervision. Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem solving, organizational and communication skills are required. Must have the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships. State of Michigan or Wisconsin bar admission in good standing required. Three (3) years’ experience preferred.

Send applications to kwichtman@rosettelaw.com