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Nez Perce Tribe Seeks Public Defender
The Nez Perce Tribe Department of Law & Justice is recruiting for: PUBLIC DEFENDER HR-17-180 Applicant must provide evidence of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited college of law, and of active membership in good standing in a State Bar Association and be licensed to practice in Tribal Court. Applicant must have three (3) years documented successful litigation experience as a practicing criminal defense attorney or prosecutor, preferably in a tribal court. Requires verification of successful litigation experience by a letter of recommendation from the immediate supervisor, or by providing contact information from the immediate supervisor for a follow-up reference check. Applicant must demonstrate an understanding of Tribal, federal, and state law and multijurisdictional issues which often arise in litigation in Tribal Court. Excellent legal research and writing skills preferred. Please provide a legal writing sample with application, and resume. This is an exempt position with includes generous health insurance and other benefits. Salary based on record of successful litigation experience and demonstrated legal expertise. “Class description available at the NPT Human Resources Department.” The Nez Perce Tribe is a drug free work environment, pre-employment drug testing required. Requires a valid driver’s license with the ability to be insured under the Tribe’s policy. Must provide a current motor vehicle report (MVR) where you have been licensed to drive within the last three (3) years. Open until filled. (Grade 24)
Human Resources contact person is Robert Kipp at 208.843.7332, email address is robertk@nezperce.org.
Nez Perce Tribe Seeks Chief Judge
The Nez Perce Tribe Department of Law & Justice is recruiting for: CHIEF JUDGE HR-17-179 full-time regular. This position requires a wide range of legal, administrative, management and budgetary skills. The Chief Judge presides over the Tribal Court, and hears, or assigns to other Tribal Court Associate and Pro-Tem judges, all cases heard in the Tribal Court. The Chief Judge handles all phases of civil and criminal litigation, drafts orders, opinions, memoranda and other legal documents, and fulfills all other duties required of the Chief Judge to assure an effective and fair Tribal Court. In addition, the Chief Judge supervises Associate Judges, Court Administrator and Healing to Wellness Court Coordinator. Requires three (3) years’ experience as a judge, tribal court judicial experience preferred. More than five (5) years of tribal court Chief Judge experience and evidence of success in court administration, court staff supervision and court budget development is preferred. Applicants must demonstrate that they have a thorough knowledge of Indian law, the Nez Perce Tribal Code, and applicable federal law, including but not limited to the Tribal Law and Order Act and Violence Against Women Act. Must have a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and must be a member in good standing of a state bar. This is a four (4) year contract position with generous salary and benefits. “Class description available at the NPT Human Resources Department.” The Nez Perce Tribe is a drug free work environment, pre-employment drug testing required. Requires a valid driver’s license with the ability to be insured under the Tribe’s policy. Must provide a current motor vehicle report (MVR) where you have been licensed to drive within the last three (3) years. Open until filled. (Grade 28)
Human Resources contact person is Robert Kipp at 208. 843.7332, email address is robertk@nezperce.org.
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Hopi Tribe
Chief Prosecutor. Responsible for the executive and administrative control of the Tribal Prosecutor’s Office, as well as prosecuting crimes committed within the Hopi Reservation and its boundaries, and prosecuting delinquency and minor child in need of care petitions.
Probation Officer. Manages a case load and enforces court ordered probationary sentences by supervising and monitoring probationers under the direct supervision of the Chief Probation Officer. The incumbent performs paraprofessional duties requiring knowledge and skill in assessments, investigation, counseling, and supervision of probationers.
Deputy General Counsel. Provides professional legal counsel and representation to the Hopi Tribal government – including the legislative and executive branches of the Hopi Tribe, the administrative departments, offices, and programs – as specified by the Tribal Council and the General Council.
Licensed Deputy Prosecutor. Performs professional legal work in prosecuting criminal offense, juvenile offenses, and certain civil cases in the Hopi Tribal Courts, including legal research and preparation of Court documents; response to citizen inquiries relating to tribal court procedures and violations of Tribal laws prosecuted in Tribal Court.
Link: Hopi Tribe job listings and application details
The Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Potawatomi Indians
Tribal Court Clerk. Grant Funded Coordinated Tribal Assistance Solicitation Grant – Bureau of Justice Assistant. Three (3) year temporary grant project. Projected End Date: 9/30/2018. Funding may be available at the end of the grant to sustain this position. Closes 8/7/2017.
Legal Services of South Central Michigan
Paid Law Clerk, Lansing. Students who have completed their first year in law
school are welcome to apply.
Pueblo of Laguna
Attorney. Under general direction of Government Affairs Director, serves as an in-house legal adviser, representative, and counselor. Ensures the adherence to applicable laws to protect and enhance tribal sovereignty, to avoid or prevent expensive legal disputes and litigation, and to protect the legal interests of the Pueblo government. Consistently applies the Pueblo’s Core Values in support of Workforce Excellence. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.
National Indian Gaming Commission
Financial Analyst, Washington, D.C. Will review and analyze complex financial data, reconcile general ledger, coordinate budget process, calculate fees and various user charge rates, and prepare reports and analyses which are critical to the agency’s financial operations. The incumbent may work with various Divisions and other programs of the agency to carry out duties.
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Spokane Tribe
Conflict Public Defender, Wellpinit, WA. Responsible for representing defendants in criminal prosecutions in the Spokane Tribal Court. This position is open continuous. Applications can be downloaded at http://www.spokanetribe.com/jobs
Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLP
2018 Summer Clerkships and Fellowships. A boutique law firm in San Francisco, CA specializing in government, land use, renewable energy, and environmental law. We have a growing federal Indian law practice, focusing on cultural resource protection, government-to-government consultation, tribal jurisdiction, land use, and renewable energy. 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 accepted on a rolling basis, with a firm deadline of Labor Day for both programs.
Tulalip Tribes
Attorney. Closes July 28, 2017.
Hualapai Tribe
Public Defender. Closes August 14, 2017.
Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska
Tribal Child Support Unit Attorney, Juneau, AK. This position’s duties and responsibilities include representing the Tlingit and Haida Tribal Child Support Unit (TCSU) in Tribal and State courts, drafting legal documents for child support and paternity cases, providing legal guidance to the TCSU agency, researching legal issues, interpreting statutes, rules and regulations relevant to child support and paternity. Salary range $68,872 – $87,825 per year. Position open until 4 pm, August 18, 2017. Tlingit & Haida accepts electronic applications only. For questions contact Human Resources: humanresources@ccthita-nsn.gov or Telephone 907-463-7707 or 463-7106.
Mescalero Apache Tribe
Chief Judge. This position is open until filled.
Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians
Court Clerk, Temecula, CA.
Previous Friday Jobs Announcement: 7/14/2017
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Puyallup Tribe of Indians
Child Advocacy Center Program Manager. Closes 7/21/2017.
Child Support Enforcement Director. Closes 8/3/2017.
Community and Youth Service Division Manager. Closes 8/7/2017.
Water Protector Legal Collective
Executive Director. Previously posted 2/6/17.
New Mexico Legal Aid
Managing Attorney, Native American Program. New Mexico Legal Aid seeks an experienced attorney with at least 10 years of experience working in Pueblo Indian or other tribal communities to lead our statewide Native American Program. The Native American Program provides free legal services to low-income people living on or near 19 Pueblo Indian communities in New Mexico, plus outreach services to the Mescalero Apache community. The Managing Attorney should have experience in supervising legal advocacy and cases in Federal, State and Tribal Court. Candidates must be an NM licensed attorney with at least 5 years of litigation experience, preferably including poverty law issues in Tribal and Federal Indian law cases.
The Managing Attorney will supervise attorneys, paralegals and other staff and volunteers, handle administrative duties, and work in close collaboration with other members of NMLA’s management team. The Managing Attorney also will handle cases as sole counsel or co-counsel. The Managing Attorney will be active in local bar and community activities, and will participate in community education and outreach to eligible clients. The Native American Program handles creative, challenging and complex work. We are looking for highly motivated candidates who are passionate and strongly committed to helping NMLA better serve our client communities, including development of effective team strategies to handle complex advocacy and extended representation cases.
Requirements: Excellent communication, writing and analytical skills, and sensitivity to and ability to work with diverse low-income populations. Self-motivated individuals with strong inter-personal and managerial skills are encouraged to apply. Candidates also must possess the ability to manage multiple tasks, manage a caseload and build collaborative relationships within the staff and the community. Proficiency in Keres or other relevant Native American language is a plus.
Minimum three years as licensed attorney; prior experience in administrative and supervisory roles preferred. Must be willing to travel. Candidates also must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and build collaborative relationships within the staff and the community. Send a resume and letter of interest explaining what you would like to accomplish if you are selected for this position to: jobs@nmlegalaid.org Salary: DOE, NMLA is an EEO Employer. Deadline: July 14, 2017.
Nevada Legal Services
Staff/Senior Attorney, Indian Law Program. Nevada Legal Services has an opening for two staff or one senior attorney within our Indian Law Program. Nevada Legal Services is a statewide non-profit that provides free legal assistance to low income Nevadans. The Indian Law Program is based out of our Reno office and serves the 27 Native American tribes and colonies within the State of Nevada. The Program provides a wide range of services to both tribal members and tribal governments based upon the needs expressed by each community. In that capacity, the Program acts as public defender in a number of tribal jurisdictions and also serves as counsel to the Inter-Tribal Council of Nevada. Frequent travel to rural Nevada, including overnight stays is required. Experience with criminal defense highly preferred as well as knowledge of federal Indian law or tribal law. Salary is $42,154+ DOE. Must be licensed to practice in any jurisdiction and eligible for Rule 72.1 admission in Nevada. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Jennifer Jeans, 204 Marsh Ave., Suite 101, Reno, NV, 89509 or jjeans@nlslaw.net. Nevada Legal Services is an equal opportunity employer.
The Partnership Project
Americans for Public Lands Coordinator, Washington, D.C.
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Native American Rights Fund
Summer Clerks. Positions are available in all three of NARF’s offices. Must have completed 2L year by Summer 2018. Application deadline is September 29, 2017.
Navajo Nation Department of Justice
Attorney, Litigation and Employment Unit. The qualified applicant will focus on litigation for the Navajo Nation government before federal, Navajo Nation, and state courts and administrative tribunals in a variety of subject areas, including natural resources, public safety, and jurisdictional issues, with some work with Navajo Nation government programs advising and representing programs on labor and employment matters.
Previous Friday Jobs Announcement: 6/23/17
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Echo Hawk & Olsen, PLLC
Associate, Indian law practice group. A small firm based in Idaho with a regional Indian law practice (Idaho, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming, Arizona) dedicated to representing Native American interests is recruiting an Associate. The Associate will work closely with Mark Echo Hawk in representing multiple tribes on matters involving federal Indian law, tribal law, litigation, ISDEAA matters, treaty rights, jurisdiction, taxation, TERO, economic development, etc. Preferably the candidate has at least one year of experience practicing Indian law. Interested applicants should send the following a cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample to Mark Echo Hawk at mark@echohawk.com no later than June 30, 2017.
Blackfeet Tribe
In House Staff-Attorney. Will represent the Tribe in administrative and civil litigation proceedings in federal, state and tribal forums. Primarily responsible for general litigation matters, employment relations, legislative advocacy, and assisting tribal programs. It is preferred that an applicant have at least five (5) years experience in the practice of law. The applicant must be licensed in the State of Montana and produce a Certificate of Good Standing with the Montana State Bar. The applicant should have demonstrated interest and knowledge of federal Indian Law, administrative law, and trial advocacy. The position requires personal integrity and the ability to produce timely and accurate written work. Salary will be negotiable. Applicant must submit to a criminal background check and pass a pre-employment drug screen.
Please send a resume, three (3) references, and a short writing sample to Blackfeet Legal Department, P.O. Box 849, Browning, MT, 59417-7777 or email blackfeetlegal@gmail.com. The position will remain open until filled. If you have questions or need further information, please contact the Blackfeet Legal Department at (406) 338-7777.
Previous Friday Jobs Announcement:6/16/17
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Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin
DV Prosecutor. Responsible for prosecution of Domestic Violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking cases on the Menominee Indian Reservation and coordinate and work with the Courts, Law Enforcement, Probation-Parole, Domestic Violence, and Sexual Assault Workers to reduce domestic violence on the Menominee Reservation and encourage arrest procedures and enforcement of protection orders. Apply online.
Swinomish Tribe
Staff Attorney. To apply, submit the following: Swinomish Indian Tribal Community Employment Application (you may request this application via email); Office of Tribal Attorney Application Addendum; over letter including an explanation of the applicant’s interest in the position, along with current resume, the names and contact information for at least 3 professional references, and two writing samples to:
Wendy A. Otto
Swinomish Indian Tribal Community
11404 Moorage Way
La Conner, Washington 98257
E-mail: wotto@swinomish.nsn.us
Chickasaw Nation
Associate General Counsel, Ada, OK. Provide CNDC leadership with sound and solution-oriented legal representation and policy analysis. Job ID: 49415
Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Endreson, & Perry LLP
2018 Summer Associates. A national law firm dedicated to representing Native American interests in a wide range of endeavors – including trial and appellate litigation, federal Indian law, tribal law, Indian self-determination and self-governance matters, transportation and infrastructure, natural resources, and economic development, among others – is currently recruiting incoming 2L students for 2018 summer associate positions. Interested applicants should send the following to Will Stephens, Partner at wstephens@sonosky.com (please also copy kwray@sonosky.com):
- Cover letter;
- Resume;
- Transcript; and
- Writing sample (a writing sample relevant to our practice area is preferred, but not necessary).
Interested applicants should send this information no later than Thursday, August 31, 2017.
Previous Friday Jobs Announcement: 6/9/17
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Redding Rancheria Tribe
Staff Attorney. A completed job application must be submitted in order to be considered for employment. You can fill out an application online at www.redding-rancheria.com. All certifications, credentials/ licenses, education verification /degrees and/or transcripts, and Indian verification are required to process your application.
Indian preference applies, but we welcome all applicants who wish to apply for this position. To receive Indian preference, certification of Native American heritage needs to be attached to the job application. Please fax your application and proper documents to (530) 242-4563, or you may email it to employment@redding-rancheria.com. This position is open until filled.
Oglala Sioux Tribe
In-house Attorney, Pine Ridge, S.D. Requirements: degree from an accredited law school; admitted to practice and in good standing by a State Bar Association; hair follicle drug test; criminal background check; experience working with Tribes and knowledge of federal Indian law. Salary: Five (5) years of Federal Indian Law of legal experience. Interested candidates must submit a Letter of Intent and documents to: Lisa Cummings, Oglala Sioux Tribe, Legal Department, PO Box 2070, Pine Ridge, SD 57770 or email to LisaC@oglala.org. Telephone number: 605.867.2138.
Meskwaki Nation
Assistant Attorney General, Tama, Iowa. Prior legal experience in areas of Indian housing, environmental issues, ICWA, employment law, Indian gaming, contracts, employment, taxation, jurisdictional issues, and economic development in Indian Country is desirable. Closes August 7, 2017.
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