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The Associate Solicitor for the Division of Indian Affairs provides legal advice and counsel to the Secretary and their staff, the Deputy Secretary, Assistant Secretaries, and other offices, bureaus and agencies for all areas under the purview of the Office of the Solicitor, specifically Indian affairs, legislation, and regulations. Responsibilities include:

Develops new and novel legal procedures, instruments and documents, as required, for the most effective operations, administration and enforcement of the tasks assigned within the framework of the Secretary’s policies or delegations of authority, and in collaboration with the Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), and directors of other bureaus of the Department. Suggest proposed legislation concerning the above activities for recommendation to the Congress.
Represents the Department in conferences and meetings held with leading representatives of Indian tribal governments, industry, business, State officials, etc., and is required to give expert legal advice with respect to many novel situations and legal problems arising from the administration of the programs and activities falling within his/her area of responsibility. Consults with tribal officials and legal representatives of Indian tribal governments concerned with all phases of Federal and departmental programs for Indians.
Shares with the Solicitor the responsibility for the formulation of overall policies for the office with respect to organization, budget, personnel, and legal activities.
Supervises and furnishes administrative and technical advice to the BIA Director, who is charged with the general custodial functions for Indians, and is under the sole jurisdiction of the Department. The rehabilitation operations of the Bureau encompass almost every phase of legal responsibility such as examination of title to Indian lands, establishment of rights to water and power, irrigation agreements, leasehold agreements for oil, gas, and other valuable minerals, the determination of values for Indian lands, the disposition of parcels among individual members of tribal groups, establishment of titles through probate proceedings, rendering of advice for the extension of educations and welfare facilities within the authorization of Federal statutes.
Has indirect and functional supervision over the eight Regional Solicitors as their work relates to the programs and activities stated above.
Responsible for the formulation and the initiation of legal policies governing all operations relating to the activities and programs within area of responsibility, consistent with the coordination of all legal services rendered for the major programs and activities of the Department of the Interior.

Little River Band Ottawa General Counsel Position

December 10, 2014Matthew L.M. Fletcher

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General_Counsel_11-18-2014

It’s for the executive branch.

Skokomish Tribal Court Administrator RFP

December 2, 2014Matthew L.M. Fletcher

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Court Administrator RFQ Nov2014

Fredericks Peebles Seeking Transactional and Governmental Attorney

November 26, 2014Matthew L.M. Fletcher

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Transactional and Tribal Government Attorney

Join our growing Firm………. Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP is a nationwide law firm dedicated to the representation of American Indian tribes and organizations. We represent tribes and tribal entities in a wide spectrum of services including business transactions, litigation and governmental affairs, in many forums, including state, federal and tribal courts. FPM is seeking an Associate Attorney for the Omaha, Nebraska office.

Responsibilities will include:

Tribal corporate law and tribal government work.
Experience regarding Economic Development, Business Law, and Corporate law.
Experience regarding tribal gaming and gaming regulations.

Requirements include:

Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school.
Status as an active member in good standing of the bar in at least one state jurisdiction and willing to obtain licensure in Nebraska.
Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience as an Associate Attorney
Must have Indian law experience and experience working with tribes/tribal business/organizations
Excellent analytical, research and writing abilities
Proven communication skills including verbal, written and listening skills; Superior interpersonal skills; Proven record of maintaining a positive attitude
Organized; Detailed; Flexible; Accurate; Reliable and Dependable
Ability and willingness to do whatever it takes to meet tight and unexpected deadlines; Work well independently and as a team in a fast paced environment

Your contributions are rewarded with a “Total Compensation” Package including a competitive salary, bonus potential and excellent Firm paid benefits.

Send your resume, cover letter with salary requirements, writing example, law school transcript (if graduated from law school less than 5 years ago) to:

Ann Hacker, Director of Human Resources ahacker@ndnlaw.com

3610 N 163^rd Plaza

Omaha, NE 68116

Position is open until January 12, 2015

UCLA American Indian Studies Center Director Posting

November 21, 2014Matthew L.M. Fletcher

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AISC Director Announce FINAL

White Earth Tribal Court Law Clerk Position

November 13, 2014Matthew L.M. Fletcher

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WETC Law Clerk

Fredericks Peebles Seeking Experienced Mid-Level Attorney

November 13, 2014Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP is a nationwide law firm dedicated to the representation of American Indian tribes and organizations. We represent Indian tribes and tribal entities in a wide spectrum of services including business transactions, litigation and governmental affairs, in many forums, including state, federal and tribal courts.

We are seeking an experienced Mid-Level Attorney with a minimum of five, (5) years of business and transactional experience for our Sacramento, California office. The attorney will handle various transactional matters related to business development, including the preparation and negotiation of confidentiality agreements, engagement letters, term sheets, letters of intent, credit facilities, definitive agreements and disclosure documents. The attorney will also oversee corporate organization and formalities of business entities.

Requirements include:

Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school.
Status as an active member in good standing of the bar for the state of California.
Minimum of five (5) years of corporate law.
Excellent analytical, research and writing skills.
Polished and effective negotiation, communication and drafting skills, including those suitable for interaction with very senior managers and executives.
Proven ability to initiate and follow-up actions with minimal supervision.
Working with cross-functional colleagues to negotiate and close transactions.

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