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AUSA Vacancy Announcement in District of New Mexico

February 25, 2014Matthew L.M. Fletcher

The District of New Mexico has posted vacancy announcements for Assistant United States Attorneys on the DOJ Internet and DOJ Intranet web sites. These positions are located in the Albuquerque and/or the Las Cruces, NM Office. If you know of anyone who might be interested in applying, please make sure to direct them to the appropriate link below and advise them to review the complete announcement for full information.

http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/jobs/14-ausa-nm-1.htm (CRIMINAL)

http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/jobs/14-ausa-nm-2.htm (CIVIL)

Navajo Nation Washington Office Job Posting

February 21, 2014Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here (at the bottom).

Dakota Plains Legal Services, Eagle Butte — Job Announcement

February 20, 2014Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here:

Tulalip Tribes Associate Judge Position

February 7, 2014Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here:

2014 Associate Judge Tulalip Job Announcement

Navajo Nation DOJ Seeks Human Services Attorney

January 30, 2014Matthew L.M. Fletcher

SENIOR ATTORNEY POSITION

HUMAN SERVICES AND GOVERNMENT UNIT

NAVAJO NATION DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

January 28, 2014

The Navajo Nation Department of Justice is seeking an energetic and motivated Senior Attorney, for its Human Services and Government Unit. The qualified applicant will provide legal advice and representation to various programs, departments and divisions of the Navajo Nation government, regarding a wide range of legal issues, including statutory and regulatory grounds for local authority, contract disputes and procurement issues, and intergovernmental relations. Emphasis will be in the area of Health but could expand beyond that subject.

Current active state bar licensure in any state is required, with the expectation that within a year of hire, the applicant will obtain licensure in the Navajo Nation as well as one of the following states: Arizona, New Mexico or Utah. Preferred qualifications are current membership in good standing in the Arizona, New Mexico, or Utah State Bar Association and the Navajo Nation Bar Association.

Please direct applicant packets consisting of (1) Letter of Interest with current address, telephone numbers, and e-mail address; (2) Navajo Nation employment application; (3) resume; (4) recent legal writing sample; (5) copy of bar membership certificates; and (6) law school graduation documents to Navajo Nation Department of Justice, Attention: Kandis Martine, Acting Assistant Attorney General, Human Services and Government Unit, P.O. Box 2010, Window Rock, AZ 86515, and to the Navajo Nation Department of Personnel Management, P.O. Box 7080, Window Rock, Arizona, 86515.

Please visit http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html to obtain a copy of the Navajo Nation employment application. This is position number 202205 listed on the Navajo Nation’s Job Vacancy Announcement document. Applications are currently being accepted. For any questions, please contact Kandis Martine at 928/871-6935. This position will be available the beginning of February 2014.

Attorney Job Postings — Colville, Fort Thompson, Pine Ridge

January 29, 2014Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here:

Fort Thompson (Dakota Plains Legal Services): FTO Staff-Mg Atty Advertisement 01-29-14

Pine Ridge (Dakota Plains Legal Services): PRO Mg Atty Advertisement 01-29-14

Colville: Staff Attorney 2 positions

NM Legal Aid Seeking Attorney for Native American Program

January 29, 2014Matthew L.M. Fletcher

New Mexico Legal Aid is seeking a staff attorney to join the Native American Program (NAP) in Santa Ana. The NAP staff attorney will handle cases and matters involving federal Indian law and Indian tribal law issues, including representation of low income individuals in tribal court. In addition, the staff attorney may be required to handle poverty law issues involving consumer and family law issues in forums other than tribal court and to conduct outreach in Indian communities. The attorney will also be active in relevant bar and community activities.

The Native American Program does creative, challenging and complex work in a context of rich cultures and diverse client communities. We are looking for highly motivated candidates who are passionate and strongly committed to helping NMLA better serve our Native American communities, including development of effective team strategies to handle complex advocacy and extended representation cases.

Requirements: Experience with Native American communities and legal issues will be highly preferred. Must be willing to travel. Candidates also must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to manage multiple tasks, manage a significant caseload and build collaborative relationships within the staff and the community. Proficiency in relevant Native American languages is a plus.

Send a current resume, a letter of interest explaining what you would like to accomplish if you are selected for this position, and three references, to: Gloria Molinar at: jobs@nmlegalaid.org ; or by mail at: PO Box 25486, Albuquerque, NM 87125-5486

Salary: DOE, NMLA is an EEO Employer. Deadline: February 4, 2014