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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians seeks qualified licensed attorneys and/or non-attorneys for the position of Appellate Judge in the Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa Tribal Appellate Court. The Appellate Court has the following vacancies to fill:
The Appellate Court meets monthly. Oral argument is held in Sault Ste. Marie, MI.
Appeals filed vary from year to year, but typically can be anywhere from 1 – 4 per year.
These positions include a $200 per month stipend (if not employed by the tribe). Licensed attorney positions are also paid at the rate of $150 per hour with a maximum billing of $5,000 per year.
Qualifications for Licensed Attorney positions include:
Qualifications for Elder (attorney or non-Attorney) position include:
To further be considered for these positions, Applicants should be able to demonstrate that they have:
A letter of interest, resume, and application should be submitted to:
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Here are current vacancies for the Hopi Tribe. These positions are vacant until filled. Position descriptions are attached. The employment application may be obtained on their website.
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You can also find their Job Vacancy Listing on-line at the following address: http://www.hopi-nsn.gov/tribal-services/human-resources/job-listings/
Applications can be submitted:
a: To the Office of Human Resources
b: Mailed to: The Hopi Tribe, Human Resources, PO Box 123, Kykotsmovi Arizona 86039
c: Faxed to (928) 734-6611 (Please call to verify that HR received your fax)
d: Or e-mail to HumanResources@hopi.nsn.us
Questions may be directed to 928-734-3212.
RFP – Request for Proposals for Prosecution and ICWA Case Services
The Nooksack Indian Tribe is soliciting proposals from individuals and/or firms interested in serving as Prosecutor for the Nooksack Indian Tribe. The Prosecutor is responsible for all prosecutor duties related to adult criminal and juvenile delinquency matters, also for ICWA hearings in state court and child dependency matters in Tribal Court. Criminal dockets at Tribal Court are held the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month. For the complete updated RFP including caseload statistics and further details, please visit our website at NooksackTribe.org, click on the Careers tab. Proposals (4 hard copies) may be hand delivered to the Nooksack Tribe at: Attn Office of Tribal Attorney, 5016 Deming Rd, Deming, WA 98244, or mailed to: Office of Tribal Attorney, PO Box 63, Deming, WA 98244. Questions may be directed to Sue Gearhart at sgearhart@nooksack-nsn.gov
The Yakama Nation has an opening in the Yakama Nation Prosecutor’s Office, the position closes on April 8, 2016 and the announcement is available at:
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