The firm of Wiggins, Williams & Wiggins, P.C. is seeking a lawyer with up to five years of experience in general practice with an emphasis on civil litigation. Applicants with a strong academic background are preferred. The firm offers excellent benefits and a flexible work schedule. Please send a resume, references and a writing sample to Celina Salazar, Firm Administrator, P.O. Box 1308, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87103-1308 or by email to csalazar@wwwlaw.us. All inquiries will be kept confidential.
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Omaha Tribe Attorney Job Posting
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION : Assistant Attorney General
SALARY : Negotiable
SUPERVISOR : Attorney General
OPENING DATE : January 9th, 2015
CLOSING DATE : Until Filled
LOCATION : Tribal Administration Building
SUMMARY: The Assistant Attorney General of the Omaha Tribe provides legal advice, representation, assistance and support to tribal government and its departments and enterprises. The Assistant Attorney General, under the direction and supervision of the Attorney General, represents the Tribe in all aspects of tribal government, including but not limited to, contracts, employment and human resources, law enforcement, Tribal Code development, application of federal laws relating to Tribal agencies and enterprises, federal-state jurisdictional issues, taxation issues, economic issues, hunting and fishing rights, tribal environmental and natural resource law and policy, housing and land issues, social services and enrollment issues.
Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission Job Postings
http://www.glifwc.org/Jobs/OutreachTEKSpecialist-022015.pdf
http://www.glifwc.org/Jobs/PolicyAnalystIII-022015.pdf
These positions are with the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission, located in Odanah, on the Bad River Indian Reservation. Both positions are within the Division of Intergovernmental Affairs and will focus on the Commission’s climate change initiative. Closing date is February 20, 2015.
Gila River Indian Community Seeks Director of Defense Services
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A description:
The Director, Defense Services serves as the lead defense attorney responsible for planning, directing, managing, supervising, implementing and achieving department strategic goals of the Defense Services Office of the Gila River Indian Community (GRIC). Work involves hiring and supervising attorneys to serve as defense attorneys; formulating and monitoring a departmental budget, reviewing proposed legislation; ensuring compliance with tribal, state, and federal governmental regulations; providing leadership and guidance; monitoring and evaluating case files; developing, implementing, and interpreting policies; and handling high profile cases on behalf of GRIC.
Pueblo of Laguna Seeking In-House Counsel
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POSITION: ATTORNEY
OPENING DATE: April 22, 2014
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
DEPARTMENT: Governor’s Office / Government Affairs Office
SALARY RANGE: E – 19; $67,692 – $101,537
Position Summary:
Under the direct administrative supervision of the Government Affairs Director, serves as an in-house legal advisor, representative, and counselor to the Pueblo of Laguna including programs and departments. Ensures that all applicable laws are followed to protect and enhance tribal sovereignty. Provides assistance to avoid or prevent expensive legal disputes and litigation and to protect the legal interests of the Pueblo government.
Crowe & Dunlevy Seeks Indian Law and Gaming Attorney
EXPERIENCED INDIAN LAW & GAMING ATTORNEY DESIRED
Crowe & Dunlevy, one of Oklahoma’s largest law firms with offices in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, seeks an attorney with 5-9 years of experience to assist in serving clients and managing and expanding our Indian Law & Gaming practice group. The firm’s Indian Law & Gaming practice group serves numerous tribal governments and their entities and organizations, as well as international gaming companies. Our dedicated service to tribal clients include general counsel, consultation attorney general, prosecution, transactional matters, economic development, gaming regulation, compact negotiation, energy environmental law, intellectual property, and financing, in many forums including the courts and agencies of tribes, states, the federal government, and foreign and international governments. Crowe & Dunlevy seeks an outstanding qualified lawyer for the Tulsa office.
Responsibilities include:
- Assisting and managing case load transactions and ongoing matters;
- Mentoring and supervising junior lawyers and support staff;
- Engaging in negotiating and concluding large financial transactions and contracts;
- Counseling and representation in tribal corporate law and tribal government;
- Providing counsel in economic development, business and corporate law;
- Advising tribal governments and their agencies on tribal gaming and gaming regulation issues; and
- Litigation in state, federal and tribal arenas.
Requirements include:
- Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school, with a preferred emphasis in Federal Indian Law;
- Status as an active member in good standing of a bar association of at least one state jurisdiction and an ability and willingness to obtain licensure in Oklahoma and various tribal courts;
- Minimum of 5-9 years of experience as an associate attorney (or agency or government equivalent) in demanding and high quality practice setting;
- Demonstrated cultural familiarity, respect and experience in representing tribes, tribal governments and those doing business with tribes and demonstrated experience in establishing trusted relationships with tribes, tribal government and tribal business organizations;
- Excellent analytical, research and writing abilities;
- Outstanding academic performance, clerkships and/or law review or similar experience;
- Proven communication skills, including verbal, written and listening skills, superior interpersonal skills and proven record of maintaining a positive attitude as well as solving problems; and
- Exercise a high degree of working independently, leadership within a team in a fast paced practice group and large law firm.
Crowe & Dunlevy offers the ideal candidate a competitive salary and bonus opportunity, contribution to 401k, excellent benefits and superior support staff and technical and logistical support.
Send your resume/curriculum vitae, cover letter with salary requirements, several writing samples, law school transcripts and five references to Lisa Rose, Director of Human Resources, Braniff Building, 324 N. Robinson, Suite 100, Oklahoma City, OK 73102; email: lisa.rose@crowedunlevy.com; phone (405) 235-7777.
This position will have the potential to lead to shareholder membership within the firm based upon experience and performance. Applications for this position will be accepted until February 15, 2015, although the position may be filled prior to that date with the right candidate.
Association of Village Council Presidents Seeks General Counsel
General Counsel
The Association of Village Council Presidents, a non profit organization in Bethel, AK is currently recruiting for General Counsel Attorney.
- Competitive Salary
- Excellent Benefits
- 12 Paid Holidays and 18 days personal leave in the first year
- Employer paid Health Care for you
- Retirement Plan with employer contribution after 90 days of service
Summary: The General Counsel will act as the chief legal officer for the AVCP and will report directly to the AVCP President. This position will be accountable for managing both in-house and outside legal counsel; oversee the activities of the Tribal Justice Department; oversee the legal issues of the organization, including litigation; participate in legislative, regulatory and policy initiatives both statewide and nationally; provide advocacy representation and assistance to AVCP’s member Tribes on issues such as tribal sovereignty, self-governance, natural resource law, including subsistence rights under the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act and the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act; provide advice on tribal justice matters, and protection of civil right s and liberties. This position interacts frequently with the Board of Directors, advising on corporate government matters.
Contact AVCP’s Human Resources Department at 800-478-3521 for an application, to submit your resume or more information. Review our job description at www.avcp.org
Per Public Law 93-638 (Indian Self Determination & Education Assistance Act) qualified Alaskan Natives/ American Indians are given preference but candidates from all backgrounds are welcome to apply.
Summer Intern Position within the Office of General Counsel of the National Indian Gaming Commission
Legal Aid of Nebraska Seeking DV Attorney for Native American Victims
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Attention – Attorney Position Open
Legal Aid of Nebraska, a law firm providing free civil legal services to low-income persons, seeks an attorney to serve Native American victims of domestic violence in Western Nebraska. Must be admitted to practice in Nebraska or have a Nebraska license pending, and be licensed or willing to become licensed in the Ponca, Winnebago, Omaha and Santee Tribal Courts. This position entails extensive travel throughout panhandle and Cherry counties. Duties will include but will not be limited to: provide assistance to members of the Omaha, Ponca, Santee, and Winnebago and to other Native Americans who are victims of domestic violence primarily residing in the panhandle and Cherry counties. This position entails providing training to law enforcement; making community presentations; conducting outreach to Native American victims of domestic violence; developing culturally appropriate materials providing legal information and information about Legal Aid of Nebraska’s Native American Project and domestic violence; fostering relationships with the Tribes, tribal members, domestic violence agencies and other service providers. The attorney in this position also provides quality and aggressive representation of low-income Native American domestic violence victims who are clients of LAN primarily in state court, and, engages in the day-to-day practice of law according to the priorities and practices set by Legal Aid of Nebraska. Ideal candidate will possess expertise in the area of domestic violence and demonstrate skill in tribal court practice or connection to Native American issues. This is a full-time position requiring a committed individual. Company cell phone and laptop will be provided. Location in Scottsbluff, Nebraska.
Legal Aid of Nebraska offers excellent supervision, training and support, and state-of-the-art technology. Loan assistance repayment may be available assuming eligibility for Legal Aid’s repayment program. Experience-based competitive salary. Excellent benefits package. Please send resume, references, writing sample and cover letter via email to: Muirne Heaney, Legal Aid of Nebraska, Interim Director of Litigation and Advocacy, at mheaney@legalaidofnebraska.com. EOE. Position open until filled.
Annette Farnan
Interim Executive Director
Job Posting for Executive Director for the Indiana Native American Indian Affairs Commission
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