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Sault Tribe Appellate Judge Posting

November 20, 2012Matthew L.M. Fletcher

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

The Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians seeks qualified licensed attorneys for the position of Reserve Appellate Judge in the Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa Tribal Appellate Court.

The Appellate Court meets monthly. Oral argument is held in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

Appeals filed vary from year to year, but typically can be anywhere from 1 – 4 per year.

These positions are paid at the rate of $150 per hour with a maximum billing of $5,000 per year.

Qualifications for Licensed Attorney positions include:

Must be a member in good standing with a State Bar.
Preference will be given to those who are members of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians.

To further be considered for these positions, Applicants should be able to demonstrate that they have:

Substantial education and experience working with Tribal, State and Federal law

Extensive knowledge in civil, juvenile, criminal and child welfare proceedings
Knowledge and understanding of the history and traditions of the Sault Tribe

A letter of interest, resume, and application should be submitted to:

Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa Tribal Court

2175 Shunk Road

P.O. Box 932 or via email to tswan@saulttribe.net

Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783

Attn: Court Administrator

Applications can be picked up at the Sault Ste. Marie Chippewa Tribal Court or found at www.saulttribe.com, in the download section of Tribal Court’s webpage under the Government tab. A copy of Tribal Code is also available to view at www.saulttribe.com.

For more information, please contact the Court Administrator’s office at 906.635.7747, or via email at tswan@saulttribe.net.

he deadline to submit an application is November 30, 2012.

NARF Seeks D.C. Attorney Litigation and Legislative Affairs

November 13, 2012Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Details here.

NARF Seeks Alaska Staff Attorney

November 5, 2012Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Here.

Wisconsin Judicare Indian Law Attorney Job Posting

November 4, 2012November 4, 2012Matthew L.M. Fletcher

DESCRIPTION — Wisconsin Judicare’s Indian Law Office has an opening in Wausau for an additional attorney to represent Native American individuals and groups on a variety of Indian Law issues including litigation in tribal and state courts. Wisconsin Judicare is a non-profit legal services program serving northern Wisconsin where there are 11 Indian reservations.

DUTIES — (1) Maintain caseload on behalf of Indian individuals and groups; (2) Participate in tribal court development and community education projects; and (3) Carry out training and back-up assistance to private attorneys.

QUALIFICATIONS — (1) Admission to practice law in Wisconsin at earliest opportunity; (2) Good communications skills; and (3) Knowledge of Native American issues preferred.

SALARY — DOE. There are excellent fringe benefits plus all the advantages of living in the four full seasons of northern Wisconsin.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE — Please submit resume, writing sample and 3 references to James Botsford, Director, Indian Law Office, Wisconsin Judicare, P.O. Box 6100, Wausau, WI 54402 or at jbotsford@judicare.org. For inquiries call James at 1-800-472-1638. The position will remain open until filled.

NATIVE AMERICANS, MINORITIES, WOMEN, OLDER PERSONS AND
HANDICAPPED PERSONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Sisseton-Wahpeton Associate Judge Position

November 3, 2012November 3, 2012Matthew L.M. Fletcher

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New Mexico Law School Indian Law Faculty Job Posting

October 15, 2012Matthew L.M. Fletcher

UNM School of Law is recruiting an Indian Law faculty member. Please consider applying or share with interested candidates. The link to apply is here:

https://unmjobs.unm.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=69890

The position ad is below.

The University of New Mexico School of Law invites applications for one faculty position in its Law and Indigenous Peoples Program starting in the Fall of 2013. The position is full-time and may be probationary leading to a tenure decision, tenured, or visiting. Academic rank and salary will be based on experience and qualifications.

The Law and Indigenous Peoples Program is widely regarded to be among the finest in the country. The School of Law therefore seeks individuals with the scholarly and teaching qualifications to build upon the excellence of this program.

The Indian Law position requires someone who is committed to teaching and scholarship in one or more areas of Indian Law. The Law and Indigenous Peoples program offers courses in: Federal Indian Law, Tribal Law, and International Law and the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. We are interested in building and developing these concentrations of law. In addition, the Law and Indigenous Peoples Program offers an Indian Law Certificate, publishes the Tribal Law Journal, provides clinical experiences through the Southwest Indian Law Clinic and works closely with the nationally-known American Indian Law Center (AILC), Inc., a non-profit legal and public policy organization. The Pre-Law Summer Institute, which prepares Native American students for law school, is administered by the AILC and hosted by the UNM School of Law. Please see our website at lawschool.unm.edu for more information.

The University of New Mexico is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

The University of New Mexico (UNM) provides a diversified package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through tuition remission and dependent education programs.

BIA Job Openings at Spirit Lake (Fort Totten Agency)

October 11, 2012October 11, 2012Matthew L.M. Fletcher

The link for USAJOBS.GOV for the Position Vacancy Announcement AB-13-04 Child Welfare Specialist, GS-7/9 (4 positions) for the Fort Totten Agency.

Rothstein Law Firm Job Announcement

September 28, 2012Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Indian Law Associate – Tempe, Arizona

The Rothstein Law Firm is accepting applications for an Indian law associate position in its Tempe, Arizona office. The position is for an attorney with 2-5 years of Indian law or general legal experience. Candidates should possess excellent oral and written communication skills. The Rothstein Law Firm, with offices in Santa Fe and Albuquerque, NM and Tempe, AZ, focuses its practice on federal Indian law, civil rights, white collar criminal defense, and personal injury. Please send a cover letter, writing samples and resume to The Rothstein Law Firm, Attn: Firm Administrator, P.O. Box 8180, Santa Fe, New Mexico, 87504-8180. E-mail responses may be submitted to info@rothsteinlaw.com.

Univ. of South Dakota Law School Dean Search Announcement

September 21, 2012Matthew L.M. Fletcher

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Dean, School of Law, University of South Dakota

The University of South Dakota is seeking a Dean, for the School of Law. The University of South Dakota School of Law is the State’s only law school and provides a high-quality legal education that prepares students for leadership in the administration of justice, private practice, public service, business and other law-related endeavors.

The Dean will be a respected, accomplished leader who is committed to advancing the missions of the School and maintaining its excellent credentials. He or she must have a strong commitment to diversity and inclusiveness, excellent communication skills and an ability to develop strong relationships with colleagues, donors, and external constituents. Candidates must hold a J.D., L.L.M or equivalent degree and have credentials and a portfolio appropriate to appointment as a tenured Professor in the University.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled, but it is anticipated that review of applications will begin November 1, 2012. Please submit application materials online at: https://yourfuture.sdbor.edu

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