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Colville Staff Attorney Job Posting

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Office of Reservation Attorney, seeks two attorneys with experience and expertise in Indian Law and in working for a tribal government.  Must possess at least five, and preferably ten, years of successful experience as a licensed attorney and provide evidence of expertise in issues related to tribal governmental law and policy. Exceptionally strong research and writing skills are required. Candidates with litigation experience and experience working with Indian tribes are particularly encouraged to apply. Applicants must be admitted to practice before the Washington State Courts upon hire or within one year of hire.

The Colville Reservation, with headquarters in Nespelem, Wash., contains over 1.4 million acres and provides attorneys the opportunity to work on a variety of important Indian law matters. The Office of Reservation Attorney is one of the oldest on-reservation tribal government law offices, with a strong tradition of excellence.

Salary DOE.  The ORA salary for an attorney with ten years’ experience is approximately $94K annually, with increases at all levels based upon years of experience. Generous health and retirement benefits are provided.

Open until filled.  Submit cover letter describing in detail how the applicant meets or exceeds minimum requirements, a resume listing at least three work-related references/contact information, and writing sample to Office of the Reservation Attorney Attn: Alice Koskela, Managing Attorney, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA  99155.

The ORA is an Indian Preference employer.

Umatilla Confederated Tribes Prosecutor Job Posting

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Here in PDF: RFP for Prosecutor Services July 2012

 

Pokagon Band Potawatomi Prosecutor Position Posting

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, a federally recognized tribe in Southwest Michigan and Northwest Indiana is seeking a full-time Prosecutor / Presenting Officer. Under the administrative supervision of the General Counsel, the Prosecutor/ Presenting Officer provides criminal and civil law enforcement services to the Band, presents child protection and custody matters in the Pokagon Band Tribal Court, and represents the Band in child custody matters in state courts.  Occasional travel within and outside Michigan and Indiana will be required.

General Position Requirements:

  • 5 – 10 years of experience as a practicing attorney in one or more legal fields relevant to the principal duties of the Prosecutor / Presenting Officer.
  • High level of written and oral communication skills and superior ability to advocate and persuade.
  • Exceptional ability to think on feet and to identify and analyze legal issues and present legal theories.
  • Highly independent and organized and able to manage significant number of active matters simultaneously.
  • Licensed and member in good standing of the State Bar of Michigan.
  • Demonstrated high academic achievement with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
  • Valid driver’s license and able to meet minimum insurance requirements in order to use GSA vehicles.
  • Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal background investigation and submission to drug and alcohol testing by urinalysis.
  • Never have been convicted of a felony.
  • Have experience in, or within three months of appointment, have training in prosecutorial skills equivalent to training required for prosecutors in Michigan.

Preferred candidates will:  (1) display demonstrated commitment to Indian affairs as shown through significant experience working with Indian tribes or in the area of Indian affairs, including familiarity with the Indian Child Welfare Act, and (2) have previous prosecutorial experience within the Pokagon Band’s ten (10) county service area consisting of the Michigan counties of Allegan, Berrien, Van Buren and Cass and the Indiana counties of La Porte, St. Joseph, Elkhart, Starke, Marshall, and Kosciusko.

Salary is commensurate with demonstrated achievement, experience, and credentials.

For additional information on this position, including the full job description and how to apply, please visit our Careers page at www.pokagonband-nsn.gov/career_opportunities.aspx.

NARF Senior Staff Attorney Announcement

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

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The Native American Rights Fund is a nonprofit law firm representing Indian tribes, organizations and individuals in Indian law cases of major significance. NARF’s main office is in Boulder, Colorado. NARF also has offices in Washington, D.C. and Anchorage, Alaska. NARF is looking for an experienced attorney with excellent research and writing skills, to assume an active water litigation and settlement docket, working out of the Boulder office.

Job Posting: Standing Rock Asst. Public Defender

Matthew L.M. Fletcher
ASSISTANT TRIBAL PUBLIC DEFENDER
Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Court
Fort Yates, ND. 58538
OPEN: Until Filled       SALARY:  Negotiable   
The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe is soliciting applications for employment, as independent contract employees, to hire One (1)  Assistant Tribal Public Defender for the Standing Rock Tribal Court.
This position will be full time for a minimum of one (1) year. The number of hours, days of employment and compensation are all negotiable. The terms of employment will be determined by the agreement of the parties.  The contracts shall be compensated on an hourly basis. Employment beyond one year will be contingent upon funding.

Gila River Indian Community Chief Prosecutor Job Opening Announcment

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

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Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Prosecutor Job Announcement

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

ASSISTANT TRIBAL PUBLIC DEFENDER

Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Court

Fort Yates, ND. 58538

OPEN: Until Filled                                                                      SALARY:  Negotiable    

The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe is soliciting applications for employment, as independent contract employees, to hire One (1)  Assistant Tribal Public Defender for the Standing Rock Tribal Court.

This position will be full time for a minimum of one (1) year. The number of hours, days of employment and compensation are all negotiable. The terms of employment will be determined by the agreement of the parties.  The contracts shall be compensated on an hourly basis. Employment beyond one year will be contingent upon funding.

The Assistant Public Defender position will be under the supervision of the Tribal Public Defender and the Court Administrator.

The statutory prerequisites for employment are: To be eligible to serve as a Tribal Court Assistant Public Defender, a person shall (1) be a member in good standing of the bar in any state or federal court; (2) at least 21 years of age, (3) be of high moral character and integrity, (4) have a law degree from an (ABA) accredited law school, (5) must never have been convicted of a felony; (6) shall not have been dishonorably discharged from the Armed Services, and (7) must (be physically able to perform the duties of the office.

Applications shall be in writing, to include a professional Resume, legal qualifications and any other submissions at the option of the applicant. All applications are considered on merit.

Applications and any inquiries regarding the Assistant Public Defender position can be directed or submitted to Ms. Dellis M. Agard, Court Administrator, Standing Rock Tribal Court, PO Box 363, Fort Yates, ND, Telephone (701) 854-7244 or by Email to dagard@standingrock.org.

The worksite for this position is located at the Standing Rock Tribal Court in Fort Yates, ND. The Sitting Bull College Transit provides bus services, at nominal cost, to and from Bismarck, ND; Mobridge, SD; McLaughlin, SD and Selfridge, ND, and is coordinated with the Tribal work day, which is 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Central Time).

Colorado American Indian Law Clinic Position Announcement

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

The University of Colorado Law School seeks applicants for a clinical faculty position in its American Indian Law Clinic (http://www.colorado.edu/law/clinics/ilc/). The Clinic was one of the first of its kind in the country, having been founded in 1992.  The incoming clinical faculty member will be charged with assessing and creating a docket of cases and projects that will expose students to an array of issues of Indian law and to legal work in Indian Country.  The faculty member will have primary responsibility for supervising students in their case or project work, and for organizing and teaching a companion clinical seminar.  The faculty  member also will have an opportunity to work with students as part of Colorado Law’s broader American Indian Law Program.

Candidates must have a JD degree and a minimum of five years practical experience greatly preferred.  Prior teaching experience is strongly preferred.  Candidates must be licensed to practice law in at least one state and be eligible either to sit for the Colorado bar or to apply for an admission waiver.

To apply, candidates should mail a letter describing their interest, their initial thoughts on the kinds of cases or projects they would develop for the Indian Law clinic, including discussing why the range of work selected well prepares students to work on behalf of Native peoples or in Indian Country.  The letter should also address a candidate’s relevant practice experience and any prior teaching experience, and include a resume and the names of three references to Deborah J. Cantrell, Associate Professor & Director of Clinical Programs, University of Colorado Law School, Wolf Law Building, 404 UCB, Boulder, CO 80309-0404.  The deadline for applications is September 15, 2012.  Teaching will begin August 2013.  Colorado Law is an equal opportunity employer.

Navajo Nation DOJ Attorney Position Announcement

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

The Navajo Nation Department of Justice is seeking three energetic and motivated attorneys with varying years of legal experience.  One position requires a minimum of eight years of experience in natural resources and/or environmental law. One position requires a minimum of two years of experience in water law or Indian law.  One position requires a minimum of two years of experience in Indian law or tribal law.  Current Arizona, New Mexico, or Utah and Navajo bar licensure is preferred, though not required.  Please direct applicant packets consisting of (1) Letter of Interest with current address, telephone numbers, and e-mail address; (2) Navajo Nation employment application; (2) resume; (3) recent legal writing sample; (4) copy of bar membership certificates, if any; and (5) law school graduation documents to Navajo Nation Department of Justice, Attention: Dana Bobroff, Deputy Attorney General, Office of the Attorney General, 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 www.nndoj.org to obtain a copy of the job description and www.nndpm.navajo.org/services.htm to obtain a copy of the Navajo Nation employment application.  Applications will be accepted beginning June 18, 2012.  For any questions, please contact Dana Bobroff at 928/871-6345.

The Navajo Nation Department of Justice complies with the Navajo Preference in Employment Act.  This position is open until filled.

Kanji & Katzen Job Announcement

Matthew L.M. Fletcher

Update (10/15/2012) — This position has been filled.

Kanji & Katzen, PLLC, with offices in Seattle, Washington, and Ann Arbor, Michigan, seeks an attorney for either office.  Kanji & Katzen’s nationwide legal practice focuses exclusively on the representation of tribes, tribal organizations, and tribal members.  The firm assists tribes in protecting their sovereignty, their natural and cultural resources, and their lands, and in  pursuing economic development projects.  The firm expects its attorneys to devote their careers to advocacy on behalf of tribes.

Applicants should possess a stellar academic and professional record and a commitment to tribal representation.  We prefer that applicants have 2-7 years of practicing or judicial clerkship experience subsequent to law school, but such experience is not an absolute requirement for highly qualified applicants.  Prior experience in the field of Indian law, while helpful, is not a pre-requisite to employment.

The firm offers competitive salaries and an opportunity to hone advocacy skills in a wide variety of interesting settings.

To apply, please send by email a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and a writing sample addressed to Phil Katzen, pkatzen@kanjikatzen.com.