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Little River Band Ottawa Attorney Job Posting
Position: General Counsel, Executive Legal Department
(Full Time – Contractual)
Summary: This position is responsible for providing legal counsel, guidance, and direction to the office of the Ogema and the Executive Branch of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians Tribal Government.
Employment Qualifications: A qualified candidate offers the following:
- J.D. Degree from an ABA accredited law school; and
- seven (7) years experience with a major law firm or legal department; and
- demonstrative experience of Constitutional Law and Federal Indian Law practices; and
- admittance to practice in Michigan or other state bar (shall obtain Michigan Bar within one year of employment); and
- strong knowledge of litigation, employment and business law.
“Indian Preference applies in accordance with Ordinance #11-600-02”
National Indian Gaming Commission Attorney Job Posting
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2013 Rincon Band Summer Legal Internship
The Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians, Office of the Attorney General, is establishing a summer internship program for a law student who has completed at least one year of law school in an ABA accredited institution. The Rincon Attorney General is seeking applicants with an interest in federal Indian law for a seven-week position, beginning June 17, 2013 and ending on August 2, 2013.
This internship will offer the opportunity to obtain practical knowledge and experience regarding both tribal and federal Indian law. A law student will assist the Attorney General to research and develop a land tenure inventory in compliance with the Rincon Band Land Assignment Ordinance. This position is full-time. A stipend equivalent to $900 per week will be paid to the selected candidate.
Applications are due by close of business on June 3, 2013. The selected candidate will be informed by June 7, 2013. To apply, please submit the following to Aimee Powers, by e-mail to apowers@rincontribe.org, or fax to (760) 749-5144, by the deadline:
(1) A cover letter;
(2) A current resume;
(3) A writing sample; and
(4) A copy of your transcript.
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
In order to be eligible for selection and participation, an applicant must meet the following requirements at the time the internship begins and for the duration of the internship:
(1) Must be currently enrolled at an accredited law school and submit official transcript for the 2012-13 academic year prior to the start of the internship.
(3) Must not currently be subject to any disciplinary action by any institution or entity, including, but not limited to, any education or law enforcement agency.
(4) Must possess a high level of maturity with the ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
(5) Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
Please call or e-mail any questions to Aimee Powers at (760) 297-2680 or
apowers@rincontribe.org
Colorado River Indian Tribes Job Postings
Navajo Nation Office of Legislative Counsel Posting
CHIEF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL
NAVAJO NATION OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL
The Office of Legislative Counsel seeks to fill the Chief Legislative Counsel position to work with the Legislative Branch of the Navajo Nation Government.
The Chief Legislative Counsel serves as legal counsel to the Navajo Nation Council; provides comprehensive legal guidance and advice to the Navajo Nation Council, standing committees, boards, commissions, and the Legislative Branch; coordinates with the Department of Justice and other attorneys in providing legal services to the Nation; provides advice and representation, interpretation of law, research, analysis and representation in mediation and administrative hearing; provides training and orientation in specific laws and areas of law; directs and performs complex legal research and analysis of laws, legal precedents, and issue; drafts, reviews and prepares proposed legislation, reports, legal documents, and correspondence for the Navajo Nation Council and entities of the Legislative Branch; responsible for the codification of Navajo Nation laws, rules and regulations; develops annual work plan and budget for the Office of Legislative Counsel; attends meetings, training and seminars in support of continuing legal education requirements; prepares and submits activity reports to the Office of the Speaker.
The Chief Legislative Counsel must have a Juris Doctorate and twelve (12) years of professional work experience as a state licensed attorney, four (4) years of which must have been in a supervisory or lead capacity. Current admission in any state bar with the intention of seeking and securing admission to the Navajo Nation Bar Association and either the Arizona, New Mexico or Utah Bar within one (1) year of date of hire.
Application shall be submitted to the Navajo Nation Department of Personnel Management on official Navajo Nation Employment Application forms, along with copies of J.D. diploma and state bar membership certificate, and Navajo Nation law license. Application available at www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov. Copies of the application and accompanying documents are also to be submitted to the Office of Legislative Counsel at the address below.
The Chief Legislative Counsel serves as legal counsel to the Navajo Nation Council at a negotiated salary. Veterans’ Preference applies. The Navajo Nation will give preference to qualified applicant in accordance with the Navajo Preference in Employment Act.
Closing Date: Open until filled
Contact: Mariana Kahn, Acting Chief Legislative Counsel or Ronald Haven, Principal Attorney
Office of Legislative Counsel
P.O. Box 3390
Window Rock, Arizona 86515
Tele: 928/871-7166
Pechanga Assoc. General Counsel Posting
In-House Tribal Attorney for The Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians, located near Temecula, Riverside County, California, is seeking one or two attorneys to join its In-House Legal Dept. Experienced and entry-level will be considered. Preferred experience in all aspects of Indian law and environmental and natural resources law. Salary is competitive, dependent upon qualifications and experience, full benefit package and opportunity to work with a motivated and progressive team in beautiful Southern California wine country. Pechanga Office of the General Counsel provides legal opinions and assistance to Tribal Council, all departments of the Pechanga Tribal Government and Pechanga Development Corporation; oversees work of outside counsel; and limited service to tribal members in matters relating to tribal status. Qualifications for this position are as follows: Bachelors Degree from accredited college, must be admitted to practice before the California state bar or admitted to a state bar and willing to become a member of the California state bar, Minimum of (5) years experience in all aspects of American Indian law, with knowledge and experience in employment law, Intellectual Property, Indian Child Welfare Act, gaming law, contracts and litigation, ability to conduct legal and general research that is accurate and thorough, and have strong written and verbal advocacy skills. Application and full Job Announcement at http://www.pechanga-nsn.gov Send resumes and completed application to HR@pechanga-nsn.gov
Dakota Plains Legal Services Job Announcement
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
(Managing Attorney – Mission, South Dakota)
DAKOTA PLAINS LEGAL SERVICES (DPLS), a non-profit legal services program, is accepting applications for a Managing Attorney position in our Mission, South Dakota, branch office. The Mission office serves the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation in South Dakota and Gregory, Jones, Mellette, Todd and Tripp counties in South Dakota.
QUALIFICATIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: Applicants must have a JD degree and be licensed to practice in South Dakota, or willing and qualified to take the next South Dakota Bar Exam; must be a bright, motivated, self-starter; must have the tenacity to assume immediate practice responsibilities, including handling a significant caseload touching on many different areas of law with regular appearances in court; must demonstrate an interest in poverty law and working with Native American and low income clients; and must commit to a minimum of a two year employment period, upon completion of a six month probationary period. Applicant must have at least one year experience in the practice of poverty law or Indian law, with trial and appellate experience in state and federal courts or two years experience in the general practice of law. If Applicant does not possess this experience we would consider Applicant for a staff attorney position until qualified to be a Managing Attorney.
SALARY: Competitive, depending on experience and budgetary constraints. DPLS has an excellent fringe benefits package including generous leave benefits and employee insurance coverage (medical, dental, life, disability).
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
APPLICATION INFORMATION: Please submit a letter of interest and resume to: Continue reading
NIGC Summer Legal Internship — Paid Position
Galanda Broadman Associate Position Announcement
Galanda Broadman, PLLC, an Indian Country Law Firm with offices in Seattle, Washington, and Bend, Oregon, seeks to add an associate to its growing tribal practice.
Galanda Broadman is an American Indian owned firm dedicated to advancing tribal legal rights and Indian business interests. The firm represents tribal governments, businesses and members in critical litigation, business and regulatory matters, especially in the areas of Indian Treaty rights, tribal sovereignty, taxation, commerce, personal injury, and human/civil rights.
The firm seeks an associate who is deeply committed to representing Indian interests, and who is state bar licensed, preferably in Washington State. The following criteria are strongly preferred but not absolutely required for applicants: two to seven years of experience practicing law or serving as a judicial clerk; law review or journal experience; impeccable writing and research skills; critical and audacious thinking; strong oral advocacy; tremendous work ethic; tenacity; and sound ethics.
Salary DOE.
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter tailored to this announcement, as well as a resume, writing sample, transcript, and list of at least three educational and professional references, to Alice Hall, the firm’s Office Manager, at alice@galandabroadman.com. Applications will not be otherwise considered.
For more information about Galanda Broadman, visit galandabroadman.com.
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