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Friday Job Announcements

Monica Williamson

Any posts for an open Indian law or leadership job received prior to 12pm EST on Friday will appear in that week’s announcement, when the following information is sent to indigenous@law.msu.edu:

  1. In the email body, a typed brief description of the position which includes position title, location (city, state), main duties, and closing date;
  2. An attached PDF job announcement.

Please send all job announcements in this requested format.

InterTribal Court of Southern California

Court Services Administrative Assistant, CA 92082. Greet visitors, receive documents for filing, prepare case files for judges’ review, and perform other administrative duties. For more information please see the job description.

Earthjustice

Staff Attorney, Oil and Gas, Appalachia, Chicago, IL. Develop new cases in a strategic fashion; conduct factual investigations; develop legal theories; and otherwise manage new and existing cases within state or federal courts and administrative agencies. Litigate cases from beginning to end, performing all aspects of litigation. The application is a rolling deadline. For more information please see the job description and apply here.

Director of Legal Training and Development, Washington, DC. Create and manage an overall strategy for the organization to meet its mission. Lead and develop robust onboarding, training and professional development programs. Consult with supervisors and department leads to recommend customized training and professional development solutions. The application is a rolling deadline. For more information please see the job description and apply here.

Colorado River Indian Tribes

Deputy Attorney General, Parker, AZ. The Deputy Attorney General works with Tribal Council and all Tribal Departments and Enterprises, under the supervision of the Attorney General. Application closes June 25, 2019 or until filled. The application can be found at  here and submitted to crithr@crit-nsn.gov.

Great Plains Tribal Chairmen’s Health Board

Chief Health Systems Administrator, Rapid City, SD. Responsible and accountable for the continued development of a comprehensive and quality health care service delivery system; the overall fiduciary and leadership responsibilities for the Oyate Health Center; development, implementation and evaluation of new programs; and, overseeing the development and results of short-term and long-term strategic plans. For more information please see the job description.

Intergovernmental Affairs Director, Rapid City, SD. Advance the mission of GPTCHB through excellence in regulatory tracking, policy, advocacy, outreach, technical assistance, research and related projects. This position oversees the interactions of the GPTCHB with tribal, federal and state governments and agencies in addressing all issues affecting health care in the Great Plains Area. This position is open until filled. For more information please see the job description.

Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians

Attorney, Oakhurst, CA. The tribal attorney serves as an in-house legal advisor, representative, and counselor. Ensures the adherence to applicable laws to protect and enhance tribal sovereignty, to avoid or prevent expensive legal disputes and litigation, and to protect the legal interests of the tribal government. This position is open until filled. For more information please see the job description.

RFP, Coarsegold, CA. Requesting Proposals for an independent agency to serve as the
election committee. The responsibilities of the election committee are outlined in the Tribe’s election ordinance. See the announcement for more information. Closing date is June 14, 2019.

American Indian Law Program at University of Colorado Law School

Fellow, Boulder, CO.  The Fellow supports the AILP Director and members of the AILP faculty in two major areas: legal/academic and institution building work. This position is well-suited for a recent graduate with experience in the fields of federal Indian law and international human rights who is planning a career in legal practice, policy, or academia. Apply by July 15, 2019. Please see the position description for more information.

Hopland Band of Pomo Indians

NCICS Court Operations Manager, Hopland, CA. The Northern California Intertribal Court System (NCICS) Tribal Court Operations Manager is responsible for the administration of tribal court operations, programs, and services.  They also work closely with tribal leaders of the NCICS Judicial Council, Judges, tribal attorneys, court clerks, probation officers, tribal advocates, and county Judges and court administrators.  For more information please see the job description.

Great Lakes Indian Fish & Wildlife Commission

Admin Policy Analyst, Odanah, WI (Bad River Indian Reservation). Personnel policies & procedures, Department SOP development; assistance with human resource matters, contracts, leases, insurance policies; related legal research. Closing date is June 21, 2019. Application should include a letter of interest, writing sample, resume, three references. Please see position description for more information.

Anishinabe Legal Services

Staff Attorney, Cass Lake, MN (Leech Lake Reservation). Provide civil legal assistance and court representation to program clients before area Tribal Courts, State Courts and Administrative Forums. Primary duties will include handling a wide variety of civil matters before State and Tribal Courts. Applications preferred by July 5th, 2019 but will be accepted until the position is filled. For more information please see the position description.

Environmental Law Institute

Intern, Washington, DC. Conduct in-depth secondary and primary research, attend and report on outside events, analyze, edit, and synthesize scholarly material, assist with preparation for environmental training courses, and provide limited administrative support. Applications for the fall internship will be accepted until 11:59 pm Sunday, July 21, 2019, and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. For more information on the Institute, visit www.eli.org.

The Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians

Law Fellow, Redwood Valley, CA. Seeking a legal fellow that will assist the General Counsel with the provision of legal services to the Tribe, including the Tribal Council and various Tribal departments.  The Tribe is willing to assist the successful applicant in obtaining student loan forgiveness through any available public service debt elimination programs. Application is open until filled. For more information please see the position description.

The Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas (“KTTT” or “Tribe”)

Staff Attorney, Maverick County, TX. Research matters affecting the legal rights and interests of the Tribal government; Litigate on behalf of the Tribe before tribal, federal, and state courts and administrative agencies; and more. For a complete and detailed list of the duties, please see the job description. To obtain an employment application and/or additional information you may contact the KTTT Human Resources Department at (830) 773-2105.  New attorneys are welcome to apply.

Pueblo of Laguna

Court Prosecutor, Dept: Pueblo Courts / Prosecutor’s Office, Laguna, NM. Under administrative supervision of the Governor, presents/files criminal complaints and prosecutes individuals accused of violating ordinances of the Pueblo. This position is open until filled. For more information please see the job description.

Law Clerk, Dept: Government Affairs Office, Laguna, NM. Under direct supervision of the Government Affairs Director and/or In-House Attorney, the Law Clerk assists in all aspects of legal services including performing legal analysis, researching and preparing legal files and documents. Closing date for application is June 14, 2019. For more information please see the job description.

Associate Prosecutor, Dept: Pueblo Courts / Prosecutor’s Office, Laguna, NM. Under general administrative direction of the Court Prosecutor, presents/files criminal complaints and prosecutes individuals accused of violating criminal laws. For more information please see the job description. Closing date for application is June 19, 2019.

 

See posts from June 7, 2019.

If you have submitted a job posting that was not included in this announcement, please send the posting to indigenous@law.msu.edu in the format requested above. We ask this in response to the dozens of job announcements that are sent to Turtle Talk each week. Thanks!

 

 

Friday Job Announcements

Monica Williamson

Any posts for an open Indian law or leadership job received prior to 12pm EST on Friday will appear in that week’s announcement, when the following information is sent to indigenous@law.msu.edu:

  1. In the email body, a typed brief description of the position which includes position title, location (city, state), main duties, and closing date;
  2. An attached PDF job announcement.

Please send all job announcements in this requested format.

Pueblo of Laguna

Court Prosecutor, Dept: Pueblo Courts / Prosecutor’s Office, Laguna, NM. Under administrative supervision of the Governor, presents/files criminal complaints and prosecutes individuals accused of violating ordinances of the Pueblo. This position is open until filled. For more information please see the job description.

Law Clerk, Dept: Government Affairs Office, Laguna, NM. Under direct supervision of the Government Affairs Director and/or In-House Attorney, the Law Clerk assists in all aspects of legal services including performing legal analysis, researching and preparing legal files and documents. Closing date for application is June 14, 2019. For more information please see the job description.

AmeriCorps VISTA

Strategic Planning VISTA VAD, Washington, DC. The goal of this project is to build capacity within NLADA to determine if there are effective national service interventions that would improve individual and community outcomes in the Civil and Criminal Justice Systems in the areas of Court Fines and Fees, the Opioid Epidemic, and Tribal Defense Structures. For more information please see the description.

Michigan Coalition to End Domestic and Sexual Violence (MCEDSV)

Staff Attorney(s), MI. Work with MCEDSV’s Survivor Law Project to provide victims with access to legal representation to assert and seek enforcement of their rights throughout criminal justice processes. For more information please see the job description.

Earthjustice

Staff Attorneys, Clean Energy/Coal, Chicago, IL or Philadelphia, PA or Washington, DC. Track tariff, rate, resource planning and/or rule proposals in either utility commissions or regional energy markets and at FERC; Conduct legal advocacy before utility commissions and/or wholesale electricity market operators and FERC; and more.  Application is a rolling deadline. To apply click here and visit the job announcement for more information.

Association on American Indian Affairs

Office/Operations Manager, Rockville, MD. Oversee daily operations of the organization; Design and implement office system strategies, plans and procedures that promote the organization’s culture and vision; and more. Application due by June 21, 2019, 5:00 pm EST. Application includes a cover letter that explains your fit with the organization, your resume and a writing sample to shannon.aaia@indian-affairs.org.

Hopland Band of Pomo Indians

NCICS Court Operations Manager, Hopland, CA. The Northern California Intertribal Court System (NCICS) Tribal Court Operations Manager is responsible for the administration of tribal court operations, programs, and services.  They also work closely with tribal leaders of the NCICS Judicial Council, Judges, tribal attorneys, court clerks, probation officers, tribal advocates, and county Judges and court administrators.  For more information please see the job description.

Tribal Probation Specialist, Hopland, CA. Responsible for providing meaningful assistance to the Court in its deliberations and decisions concerning offenders and to ensure public safety through the monitoring and supervision of offenders placed under supervision by the Court.  For more information please see the job description.

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Law Clerk PT, Court of Central Jurisdiction, Onamia, MN.  The Law Clerk position is responsible for assisting the Mille Lacs Band Tribal Court judiciary with legal research, drafting of court decisions and special court development projects.  The closing date for the position is June 18, 2019.  For more information, please see the job posting.

Hoopa Valley Tribe

Hoopa Tribal Court Summer Internship, Northern California, 95546. Assist the Court in the victims advocates program, the comprehensive opioids abuse prevention program, family wellness court, general court operations, research, writing, and other duties as assigned. Please see the position description for more information.

Native American Agriculture Law Center

 

Staff Attorney, St. Paul, MN. The Staff Attorney will handle legal issues relating to Native American agriculture by assisting partner organizations in the analysis and development of effective public policy; authoring relevant legal educational materials and publications; and more. The position is open until filled, and could be located in the FLAG’s office in St. Paul or worked remotely. For more information, please see the job description.

DAKOTA PLAINS LEGAL SERVICES (DPLS)

Deputy Director, Mission, SD. DPLS provides free legal services to low income and elderly clients located primarily in the western half of South Dakota and to Native American clients located throughout South Dakota and on the Standing Rock Indian Reservation, which extends into North Dakota. Deputy Director will have primary responsibility for fundraising, overseeing the Human Relations functions of DPLS, staff development and training. Closing date is July 12, 2019. Please see the description for more information.

 

See posts from May 31, 2019.

If you have submitted a job posting that was not included in this announcement, please send the posting to indigenous@law.msu.edu in the format requested above. We ask this in response to the dozens of job announcements that are sent to Turtle Talk each week. Thanks!

Friday Job Announcements

Monica Williamson

Job vacancies are posted on Fridays. Any posts received prior to 12pm EST on Friday will appear in that Friday’s announcements. If you would like to submit a post for an open Indian law or leadership job, please send the following to indigenous@law.msu.edu:

  1. In the email body, a typed brief description of the position which includes position title, location, main duties, and closing date;
  2. An attached PDF job announcement.

 

Washington Indian Gaming Association

Deputy Director, Olympia, WA. The major area that the Deputy Director is involved in includes supporting the government to government relationship that tribes have with the state of Washington. For more information please see the job description.

University of Arkansas

Program Officer, Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative, Fayetteville, AR. The Program Officer is responsible for participating in the comprehensive development, execution, and maintenance of the Indigenous Food and Agriculture Initiative’s (IFAI) core work: developing strategies and solutions to empower Tribal governments and Native food producers in food and agriculture food system development. For more information please visit the link. Applications close May 6, 2019.

EarthJustice

Managing Attorney, Northeast Office, New York, NY. Provide litigation leadership by working collaboratively with attorneys to maximize the quality and impact of the office’s litigation. Manage, develop, and implement regional strategies that align with organization-wide strategic plans, core values, priorities, and other administrative policies and guidance. Oversee overall operations of the office, including budgets and facilities.  For more information please see the job description. Closing date of application is May 17th, 2019. Application email: applications@gumbspartners.com.

Dakota Plains Legal Services

Managing Attorney, Eagle Butte, SD. The Eagle Butte office serves Cheyenne River Indian Reservation in South Dakota and Dewey, Haakon, Potter and Ziebach counties in South Dakota. For more information please see the job description.

Managing Attorney, Pine Ridge, SD. The Pine Ridge office serves the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota and Oglala Lakota, Jackson and Bennett counties in South Dakota. For more information please see the job description.

Staff Attorney, Mission, SD. The Mission office serves the Rosebud Sioux Indian Reservation and Gregory, Jones, Mellette, Todd and Tripp counties in South Dakota. For more information please see the job description.

Staff Attorney, Sioux Falls, SD. The  Sioux Falls office serves primarily Native Americans in the vicinity of Sioux Falls and in the eastern half of South Dakota. This job requires at least two days of travel every week. For more information please see the job description.

Rosette, LLP

Transactional Attorney, Sacramento, CA. This position includes contract review and drafting, secured financing transactions, and in-house counsel work advising clients on material contracts. The firm specializes in representing federally recognized Indian tribes and their businesses. For more information please see the job description.

Litigation Attorney, Sacramento, CA. This position includes handling complex litigation in tribal, state and/or federal courts. The firm specializes in representing federally recognized Indian Tribes and their governmental agencies. For more information please see the job description.

National Indian Gaming Commission

Training Coordinator, Washington, DC. This position is in the Training Program under the supervision of the Training Manager within the Division of Compliance under the Office of the Chief of Staff and is responsible for collecting, organizing, monitoring, and distributing information related to training projects and initiatives. Application closes May 16, 2019. Please see the job description for more information.

Pueblo of Laguna

Attorney, Laguna, NM. Under the direct administrative supervision of the Government Affairs Director, serves as an in-house legal advisor, representative, and counselor. Ensures the adherence to applicable laws to protect and enhance tribal sovereignty, to avoid or prevent expensive legal disputes and litigation, and to protect the legal interests of the Pueblo government. For more information please see the job description. Note: the announcement states the closing date as May 3, but it will be extended for at least a couple of more weeks.

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

Law Clerk PT, Onamia, MN. Seeking 2nd or 3rd year law students who may be interested in working in the field of federal Indian Law and tribal law. The Law Clerk is responsible for assisting the Tribal Court judiciary with legal research, drafting of court decisions and special court development projects.  For more information please see the description.

Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians

Tribal Attorney, Belcourt, ND. Under the direction of the General Counsel, the Tribal Attorney – represents the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians in government matters, child protection matters, policy and law development. The position is also responsible for performing the duties of the Prosecutor’s Office related to child welfare and related cases in the absence of the Tribal Prosecutor. this position is open until filled. For more information please see the job description.

Tribal Attorney II, Belcourt, ND. Under the direction of the General Counsel, the Tribal Attorney – represents the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians in government matters, child protection matters, policy and law development. The position is also responsible for performing the duties of the Prosecutor’s Office related to child welfare and related cases in the absence of the Tribal Prosecutor. This position is open until filled. For more information please see the job description.

Ryerson University

Founding Dean, Toronto, ON. Reporting to the Provost and Vice-President, Academic and part of Ryerson’s senior administration, the Founding Dean, Faculty of Law will be responsible for all academic, administrative, and external activities of Ontario’s newest law school. For more information please see the job description.

 

See posts from April 26, 2019.

Friday Job Announcements

Monica Williamson

Job vacancies are posted on Fridays. Any posts received prior to 12pm EST on Friday will appear in that Friday’s announcements. If you would like to submit a post for an open Indian law or leadership job, please send the following to indigenous@law.msu.edu:

  1. A typed brief description of the position which includes position title, location, main duties, and closing date;
  2. An attached PDF job announcement.

National Indian Health Board

Director of Congressional Relations, Washington D.C. – Capital Hill. Main responsibilities include advancing Tribal sovereignty and the Federal Government’s Trust Responsibility to Tribes for health care. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until a qualified candidate is secured. Send your application in one PDF to:  jobs@nihb.org. Please see the description for more information and to apply.

Sitka Tribe of Alaska

The Legal Director/Realty Officer, Sitka, AK. This position is responsible for serving as the Legal Director of the Legal Department and providing services as the Realty Officer. This position supervises legal staff, oversees the budget, and works with the Tribal Attorney on all legal issues the Tribe is involved in with the eventual goal of being the Tribal Attorney.  Please see the job description for more information.

Yavapai-Apache Nation

Associate Justice of the Appellate Court, Camp Verde, AZ. This position serves on a three-justice panel that hears appeals from the trial courts, will hear cases as part of the panel, and will write opinions as may be assigned by the Chief Justice. For more information please see the job description. Application closes May 10, 2019.

Prosecutor II, Camp Verde, AZ.  This position investigates, evaluates and prosecutes juveniles and adults accused of violating the criminal laws of the Yavapai-Apache Nation. The Prosecutor also represents the Nation in dependency and neglect proceedings, including Indian Child Welfare proceedings, before tribal and state courts. For more information please see the job description. Application closes May 10, 2019.

Lummi Indian Business Council

Staff Attorney I, Office of the Reservation Attorney, Bellingham, WA. Duties may include representing the Nation primarily in state court proceedings involving Lummi children and youth, prosecution, and other staff attorney duties as assigned. Application closes May 8, 2019. For more information please see the job description.

The Native American Heritage Commission

RFP. Soliciting proposals for a qualified Contractor to provide oversight of the CalNAGPRA implementation activates and to draft CalNAGPRA implementation plan, regulations, and a current state report. The Native American Heritage Commission invites qualified candidates to review and respond to this Request for Proposal (RFP) – Secondary – RFP 2018-19 California Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (CalNAGPRA). The RFP documents are accessed through CaleProcure as Event ID: 0000012549.

 

Navajo Nation Department of Justice

Summer Law Clerk, Navajo Nation, AZ. Seeking energetic and motivated candidates for multiple funded summer law clerk positions in the following areas of practice: Natural Resources, Tax and Finance, Litigation, Employment, and more. For more information please see the position description. Complete application packets must be received no later than 5 p.m. Mountain Time on May 31, 2019.

RFP, (2) ICWA Attorney, AZ. Seeking to contract with two attorneys licensed in the State of Arizona to represent the Navajo Nation in state child custody proceedings, commonly referred to as Indian Child Welfare Act (“ICWA”) cases. One attorney for the northern region of Arizona and one for the southern region. Proposal due Friday, May 17, 2019 at 5pm MT. For more information please see the proposal. Find the demographic form here.

Kalispel Tribe of Indians

Staff Attorney, Usk, WA. This position provides legal, general, and specific case management and assists the Senior Tribal Attorney, and other designated attorneys, with issues and activities concerning Tribal legal rights, obligations, and privileges with an emphasis in Health, Welfare, and Education issues including Indian Child Welfare and related issues.

Paralegal, Usk, WA. The paralegal will have a broad range of responsibilities including, but not limited to, managing various types of litigation (for example employment, contract and tort), assisting in the subpoena and discovery process, file and database management. For more information please see the job description.

Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP)

Associate General Counsel, Bethel, AK. This position is responsible for in-house counsel duties, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and advising departments in the area of human resource management, compliance, and risk management. The start date for this position is August 1, 2019. For more information please see the position description.

Midwest Environmental Advocates

Staff Attorney, Madison, WI.  Seeking an experienced attorney to further our community-based approach to lawyering which involves collaboration with organizational partners as well as providing technical and legal assistance to community-based organizations and coalitions. Application deadline is May 14, 2019. Find more details here or see the job description.

Spirit Lake Tribe

Guardian Ad Litem, Fort Totten, ND. Assist in providing client services in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, or social work, including support for families. May assist clients in identifying and obtaining available benefits and social and community services. May assist social workers with developing, organizing, and conducting programs to prevent and resolve problems relevant to substance abuse, human relationships, rehabilitation, or dependent care. Please see the job description for more information.

Victim Witness Coordinator, Fort Totten, ND. The Coordinator is responsible for managing, coordinating, monitoring and providing case assistance for Juvenile Court and Adult Criminal Court cases within the Spirit Lake Tribal Prosecutor(s) and Juvenile Presenting Attorney(s) Offices. For more information please see the position description.

Juvenile Court Public Defender, Fort Totten, ND. Seeking a qualified attorney to carry out, on a contractor basis, the duties of the Juvenile Court Public Defender for the Spirit Lake Tribal Court.  In addition to considering applications from individual attorneys, the Tribe is interested in and will consider proposals from law firms that would have one or more attorneys available to provide such services. For more information please see the position description.

EarthJustice

Associate Attorney, Bozeman, MT. Main responsibilities: Conducting legal research and preparing memoranda on issues relating to ongoing or potential litigation projects; Drafting motions, briefs and other pleadings; Preparing comments on proposed agency actions and environmental impact statements; Engaging with a variety of news and social media regarding our work; and more. The application is open until filled. Apply here and see the job description for more information.

DNA-People’s Legal Services, Inc.

• Managing Attorney, Public Defender, Keams Canyon, AZ
• Staff Attorney, Public Defender, Keams Canyon, AZ
• Managing Attorney (Civil), Keams Canyon, AZ
• Staff Attorney (Civil), Keams Canyon, AZ
• MLP Attorney, Tuba City, AZ
• Staff Attorney, Flagstaff, AZ
• (2) Staff Attorney, Farmington, NM
• MLP Managing Attorney, Farmington, NM
• Executive Assistant, Window Rock, AZ

Apply here or email Hresources@dnalegalservices.org. Address is: P.O. Box 765, Tuba City, AZ 86045, and business phone is: (928) 283-3206.

 

See posts from April 19, 2019.

 

 

 

Friday Job Announcements

Monica Williamson

Job vacancies are posted on Fridays. Any posts received prior to 12pm EST on Friday will appear in that Friday’s announcements. If you would like to submit a post for an open Indian law or leadership job, please send the following to indigenous@law.msu.edu:

  1. A typed brief description of the position which includes position title, location, main duties, and closing date;
  2. An attached PDF job announcement.

 

Michigan Indian Legal Services

Attorney, Traverse City, MI. The position will have an emphasis on will drafting, simple estate planning, and handling probate issues in communities in northern Michigan and in the upper peninsula. Please see the job description for more information.

The Suquamish Tribe

Realty Officer, Office of Community Development, Suquamish, WA. The Realty Officer position is responsible for performing trust realty functions for the tribal government. The Realty Officer will also assist Tribal Council in the acquisition of fee properties and maintaining all tribal land records, not only trust records. Application closes April 26, 2019. Please see the job description.

South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center

New Mexico Tribal Liaison, Albuquerque, NM. The liaison will be responsible for working closely with partners from a variety of Tribes and inter-tribal organizations in New Mexico to develop and deliver trainings on climate adaptation and related topics, provide support to communities seeking or engaged in adaptation activities, and work to identify and reduce barriers to implementing Tribal adaptation activities. Please see the job description for more information.

Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa & Chippewa Indians

Request for Proposal (RFP) for Public Defender for Criminal Cases in the Tribal Court, soliciting contractual-service proposals for a Public Defender to represent criminal defendants in in the Tribal Court for three (3) years. The Attorney must be familiar with Tribal laws and State of Michigan laws governing criminal laws. Deadline for Submission is 5:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 1, 2019.

Request for Proposal (RFP) for Public Defender for Special Domestic Violence Criminal Jurisdiction (SDVCJ) Cases in the Tribal Court. SDVCJ recognizes and reaffirms the inherent sovereign authority of the Tribe to exercise criminal jurisdiction over non-Indians who violate personal protection orders or commit domestic violence crimes against Indian victims within the Tribe’s Indian County. Deadline for Submission is 5:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 1, 2019.

Little River Holdings, LLC

Assistant Director, Manistee, MI. Working under the direction of the Board of Directors, this position is responsible for learning all aspects of the Economic Development Corporation and its subsidiaries. The Assistant Director will develop and promote economic initiatives and provide services to support entrepreneurship. The Assistant Director will also contribute to strengthening the tribal economy, and advancing the broader economic and community development goals of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians as it aligns to the economic development strategy of the EDC. Application is open until filled. Please see the job description for more information.

Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Endreson, & Perry LLP

Summer Associate, Washington, D.C. We are currently recruiting incoming 2L students for 2020 summer associate positions.   Interested applicants should contact Will Stephens, Partner at wstephens@sonosky.com (please also copy kwray@sonosky.com). Please send this information no later than Thursday, August 31, 2019.  More detail about the firm is available at www.sonosky.com. Please see the job description for more information.

Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians

Attorney, Oakhurst, CA. The tribal attorney serves as an in-house legal advisor, representative, and counselor. Ensures the adherence to applicable laws to protect and enhance tribal sovereignty, to avoid or prevent expensive legal disputes and litigation, and to protect the legal interests of the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians (PRCI) tribal government. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information. This position is open until filled. Please see the job description for more information.

Puyallup Tribe of Indians

Associate Judge, Tacoma, WA. Serves as hearing judge for the Puyallup Tribal Court in accordance with the tribal Judicial Administrative Code. The term of the Associate Judge shall be three (3) years from the date of appointment by the Tribal Council. A judge may be reappointed at the expiration of a term in the discretion of the Tribal Council. Application closes May 17, 2019. Please see the job description for more information.

Judicial Branch of the The Navajo Nation

Staff Attorney, Chinle Judicial District, Chinle AZ. This position provides complex legal advice and guidance, conducts legal research, and drafts legal documents in support of judges and other court staff. For more information, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.navajocourts.org/vacancies. This position is open until filled.

Associate Attorney, Supreme Court of the Navajo Nation, Window Rock, AZ. This position provides a variety of legal advice, research and related legal services in support of the overall operation of the Navajo Nation Judicial Branch; assists with judicial administrative functions, such as researching and recommending policy changes and improvements for overall Judicial Branch. For more information, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.navajocourts.org. This position is open until filled.

Court Solicitor, Supreme Court of the Navajo Nation, Window Rock, AZ.  This position provides a variety of legal advice, counseling, research and related legal services in support of the overall operation of the Navajo Nation Judicial Branch; assists with judicial administrative functions, such as recommending policy changes and improvements for overall Judicial Branch; shall supervise and oversee all licensed attorneys, law clerk, hearing officers, supreme court clerk, and law clerk interns of the Judicial Branch.  For more information, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.navajocourts.org. This position is open until filled.

District Court Judge, Judicial District Court, Navajo Nation Wide. The District Court Judge is responsible in presiding over civil, criminal and family court cases; provides policy direction and guidance in the operation of the Judicial District.  For more information, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.navajocourts.org. This position is open until filled.

Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the Navajo Nation, Window Rock, AZ. This position shall perform work of unusual difficulty, hear arguments, read briefs and conduct research necessary to pass judgment and issue rulings on cases brought before the Navajo Nation Supreme Court.  For more information, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.navajocourts.org. This position is open until filled.

See posts from April 12, 2019.

Friday Job Announcements

Monica Williamson

Job vacancies are posted on Fridays. Any posts received prior to 12pm EST on Friday will appear in that Friday’s announcements. If you would like to submit a post for an open Indian law or leadership job, please send a brief description of the position (which includes position title and location) as well as a PDF job announcement to indigenous@law.msu.edu.

INTERN/FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The Navajo Nation

Law Clerk Intern (summer), Department of Justice, Office of the Prosecutor, multiple worksite locations: Window Rock, AZ, Crownpoint, NM, Ramah, NM, Tohajiilee, NM, Shiprock, NM, Chinle, AZ, Kayenta, AZ, and Tuba City, AZ. For more information please contact Gertrude Lee, Chief Prosecutor, at gertrudelee@navajo-nsn.gov and see the position description.

Department of the Interior National Indian Gaming Commission

Legal Fellow, Office of General Counsel, Washington D.C. The Commission’s primary mission is to work within the framework, created by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) for the regulation of gaming activities conducted by tribes on Indian lands, to fully realize IGRA’s goals. For more information see the attachment or click here. Application closes April 8, 2019.

Association on American Indian Affairs

Cultural Sovereignty Fellowship, Washington D.C. This position will support the development of national policy in Indian affairs, and provide research, analysis and writing to support programs that include youth education, juvenile justice issues, Indian child welfare, sacred site protection, repatriation, protection of cultural heritage, federal acknowledgement, environmental security, and other program issues. Please see the job description or visit the website for more information. Applications are due April 1, 2019.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

The Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe

Associate Tribal Attorney III, Cass Lake, MN. Seeking a recent law school graduate to assist the Legal Department Director with analysis for ongoing legal cases and issues in a broad spectrum of practice areas. This position is also responsible for preparing and analyzing contracts, legal documents, Tribal Codes, Ordinances, and Resolutions. Entry-level candidate preferred, but all qualified applicants will be considered. Please see the attached job description for more information on this position. Please visit www.llojibwe.org/jobs/llbojobs.html to apply.

Tribal Law and Policy Institute

Program Assistant, St. Paul, MN. The Tribal Law and Policy Institute (TLPI) is an Indian owned and operated non-profit corporation organized to design and deliver education, research, training, and technical assistance programs that promote the improvement of justice in Indian country and the health, well-being, and culture of Native peoples. TLPI focuses upon collaborative programs that provide critical resources for tribal court systems, victim’s assistance programs, violence against women programs, and others involved in promoting the improvement of justice in Indian country. For more information please visit www.home.tlpi.org. Deadline to apply, April 15, 2019.

Rosette, LLP

Litigation Associate Attorney, Grand Rapids, MI. Seeking an ambitious and experienced attorney. This firm specializes in representing federally recognized Indian tribes, their governmental entities and agencies, and businesses. For more information please see the job description.

The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR)

Tribal Attorney, Environmental Law Attorney, Office of Legal Counsel, Pendleton, OR. Among other demonstrated competencies, applicant should be familiar with federal Indian law, Superfund site assessment and clean-up, CERCLA, RCRA, Clean Water Act(s), Clean Air Act, NEPA, ESA, Nuclear Waste Policy Act and its implementation under DOE 435.1.  For questions contact CTUIR Human Resources at (541)276-3570. Position closing date is April 12, 2019. To apply click here and see the job description for more information.

DNA-People’s Legal Services, Inc.

Seeking the following positions. To apply, email Hresources@dnalegalservices.org and visit https://dnalegalservices.org. Call (928) 283-3206 for more information.

  • Managing Attorney, Public Defender, Keams Canyon, AZ
  • Staff Attorney, Public Defender, Keams Canyon, AZ
  • Managing Attorney (Civil), Keams Canyon, AZ
  • Staff Attorney (Civil), Keams Canyon, AZ
  • MLP Attorney, Tuba City, AZ
  • Receptionist, Flagstaff, AZ
  • (2) Staff Attorney, Farmington, NM
  • MLP Managing Attorney, Farmington, NM
  • NMVOCA Project Attorney, Farmington, NM
  • Director of Litigation, Window Rock, AZ
  • Director of Information Technology, Window Rock, AZ
  • Community Outreach/Legal Education Coordinator, Window Rock, AZ

The Swinomish Indian Tribal Community

Tribal Advocate, LaConner, WA. Represent eligible clients in Swinomish Tribal Court in criminal prosecutions and in Wellness Court hearings, and also provides general advice on a variety of civil matters.  The role of the Tribal Advocate in criminal matters is similar, but not identical to a public defender in the state court system. For more information please see the job description and view the employment application.

 

See posts from March 15, 2019.

Friday Job Announcements

Monica Williamson

Job vacancies are posted on Fridays. Any posts received prior to 12pm EST on Friday will appear in that Friday’s announcements. If you would like to submit a post for an open Indian law or leadership job, please send a brief description of the position (which includes position title and location) as well as a PDF job announcement to indigenous@law.msu.edu.

INTERN OPPORTUNITIES

Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi

Legal Intern, Fulton, MI. Under the direction of the Chief Legal Counsel and Tribal Attorney, the incumbent provides professional and administrative support to the Chief Legal Counsel and the Staff Attorney.  For more information visit the link. Application closes Monday, March 18, 2019.

The Navajo Nation

Law Clerk Intern (summer), Department of Justice, Office of the Prosecutor, multiple worksite locations: Window Rock, AZ, Crownpoint, NM, Ramah, NM, Tohajiilee, NM, Shiprock, NM, Chinle, AZ, Kayenta, AZ, and Tuba City, AZ. For more information please contact Gertrude Lee, Chief Prosecutor, at gertrudelee@navajo-nsn.gov and see the position description.

JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Seneca Nation

Request for Proposals, Allegany and Cattaraugus Territories located in Western New York. The Seneca Nation desires to enter into a contractual agreement with the selected attorney and is interested in establishing and maintaining a long-term, working relationship. Interesting parties shall submit proposal by April 1, 2019. More details can be found on the RFP.

Colorado River Indian Tribe

Legal Aid Director, Parker, AZ. Please see the job description for more information regarding client contact, attorney, and administrative duties. The site to find the downloadable application is http://crit-nsn.gov/crit_contents/notices/.

Deputy Attorney General, Parker, AZ. The Deputy Attorney General works with Tribal Council and all Tribal Departments and Enterprises, under the supervision of the Attorney General. For more information please see the job description. Application closes April 8, 2019. The site to find the downloadable application is http://crit-nsn.gov/crit_contents/notices/.

Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians

Tribal Attorney – ACFS, Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Under the direction of the Child Placement Program Director and the General Counsel, the Tribal Attorney – ACFS represents the interests of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians in Indian Child Welfare cases in state courts.  The position is also responsible for performing the duties of the Prosecutor’s Office related to child welfare and related cases in the absence of the Tribal Prosecutor. For more information please see the job description.

Tunica-Biloxi

Housing Director, Marksville, LA. Manage the operations of the housing program by directing and coordinating activities consistent with the established goals, objectives and policies of the Indian Housing Plan (IHP), and any other funding sources. For more information please see the job description.

Attorney General, Marksville, LA. This position is responsible for protecting all Tribal assets, defending the integrity of the Tribe, assisting and advising all Tribal entities in their pursuit of progress on behalf of Tribal members, and managing and providing legal services and representation to the Tribe, its Tribal Council, its Tribal Government, and its Tribal Entities. For more information please see the job description.

Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor

Attorney-Adviser, Division of Indian Affairs, Washington D.C. The incumbent will serve as a staff Attorney-Adviser providing legal advice and guidance to the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE). GS-14, application closes on March 22, 2019. Please visit the link for more information.

The University of Arizona College of Law, Indigenous Peoples Law & Policy (IPLP)

Director, IPLP Tribal Justice Clinic (full-time fiscal year-to-year appointment), Tucson, AZ. This position will be involved in the IPLP Program’s teaching, research, and service work in promoting the protection, promotion and advancement of the human rights of American Indian and other indigenous peoples, organizations and communities around the world. Please see the job description or click here for more information.

Director, IPLP Tribal Justice Clinic (Tenure Track), Tuscon, AZ. This position will be involved in the IPLP Program’s teaching, research, and service work in promoting the protection, promotion and advancement of the human rights of American Indian and other indigenous peoples, organizations and communities around the world. Please see the job description or click here for more information.

The Legislative Branch for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

(2) Legislative Staff Attorneys, Onamia, MN. Assist the Chief Legislative Counsel in the amending, revision, and creation of Band Legislation. In order to aid in the development of progressive and practical legislation for the Band, Legislative Staff Attorneys are required to collaborate on committees with staff from all three branches of the Band’s government, attend legislative sessions, and occasionally travel to the Band’s multiple districts within the state of Minnesota. See the job description for more information.

Rosette, LLP

Litigation Associate Attorney, Grand Rapids, MI. Seeking an ambitious and experienced attorney. This firm specializes in representing federally recognized Indian tribes, their governmental entities and agencies, and businesses. For more information please see the job description.

Friends Committee on National Legislation

Congressional Advocate, Washington D.C. The Congressional Advocate on Native American Policy manages the Native American Advocacy program, keeping track of legislation and funding proposals that affect Native Americans, communicating with Congress about selected bills and issues, and lobbying on legislation that is important to Indian country. Please see the description for more information. Application closes June 1, 2019.

Port Madison Enterprises

Legal Office Manager/Board Coordinator, Suquamish WA. This position assists in the management and conduct of the analysis of policy issues, proposed tribal, state or federal legislation, or other items of special concern to the Port Madison Enterprises (“PME”) Legal Department, and the PME Board of Directors; performs complex paralegal duties requiring a high degree of knowledge of legal concepts, issues, and research; and is required to oversee the work of Administrative Assistants, Legal Secretaries, and/or Paralegals. Please see the job description for more information.

See posts from March 8, 2019.

 

 

 

 

Friday Job Announcements

Monica Williamson

Job vacancies are posted on Fridays. Any posts received prior to 12pm EST on Friday will appear in that Friday’s announcements. If you would like to submit a post for an open Indian law or leadership job, please send a brief description of the position (which includes position title and location) as well as a PDF job announcement to indigenous@law.msu.edu.

Student Opportunities

Wisconsin Judicare, Inc.

Indian Law Office Summer Intern, Wausau, WI. (1) Assist Indian Law Office Attorneys with their cases. (2) Appear in Tribal Court on behalf of eligible clients. (3) Research relevant Indian Law Issues. (4) Participate in Indian Law office projects. Please see the position description for more information.

Michigan Indian Legal Services, Inc

(3) Summer Interns, Southwestern Michigan and Traverse City, MI. Michigan Indian Legal Services (MILS) is a statewide provider of free legal services to low income Indians and Indian tribes. MILS represents Indian individuals, families, tribes and organizations in cases that span the complete range of federal Indian law and tribal representation. For more information please see the internship position descriptions.

Job Opportunities

Zuni Tribe

Tribal Prosecutor, Zuni, NM. This position will provide prosecutor service for the Zuni Tribe in all classes of criminal offenses as well as investigate and prosecute criminal matters and related legal issues of crimes that occurred within the exterior boundary of the Zuni reservation. This position is open until filled. Please see the job description for more information.

The Legislative Branch for the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe

(2) Legislative Staff Attorneys, Onamia, MN. Assist the Chief Legislative Counsel in the amending, revision, and creation of Band Legislation. In order to aid in the development of progressive and practical legislation for the Band, Legislative Staff Attorneys are required to collaborate on committees with staff from all three branches of the Band’s government, attend legislative sessions, and occasionally travel to the Band’s multiple districts within the state of Minnesota. Application closes March 6, 2019. Please see the description for more information.

The Hopi Tribe

Chief Prosecutor, AZ. This position is responsible for executive and administrative control of the Hopi Office of the Prosecutor (“Office”), as well as the investigation and prosecution of crimes committed by adult and juvenile offenders within the exterior boundaries of the Hopi Reservation, and presentation of minor in need of care matters in the Hopi Children’s Court. Please see the job description for more information.

Redding Rancheria

Paralegal/Court Facilitator, Redding, CA. The Paralegal will provide legal advice on court process to litigants in tribal court. Consults directly with the Tribal Attorney and Judge and as directed with the Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Team. Processes home loan program files for Tribal Members as directed. Application closes Friday, March 8, 2019 at 3:00 pm. Please see the attached job postings.  If you have any further questions, please contact the Redding Rancheria Human Resources Department (530-225-8979).

Legal Services of South Central Michigan (LSSCM)

Lansing Staff Attorney, Lansing, MI. The staff attorney position is in the Lansing – Legal Services of South Central Michigan (LSSCM) – office, serving Ingham, Eaton, Clinton, Livingston and Shiawassee Counties. The staff attorney will provide a range of individual advocacy and impact work as a generalist, including family, consumer, public benefits and housing law. This position is opened until filled. Please see the description for more information.

Waséyabek Development Company

Executive Assistant, Grand Rapids, MI. Provide high-level administrative support to the Chief Operating Officer of WDC as well as company executives and staff by conducting researching, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests and performing clerical functions such as preparing correspondence, receiving visitors, arranging conference calls and scheduling meetings. Please see our website to apply: www.waseyabek.com

Puyallup Tribe of Indians

Associate Judge, Tacoma, WA. Serve as a hearing judge in accordance with trival Judicial Administrative Code. The term of the Associate Judge shall be three (3) years from the date of appointment by the Tribal Council. A judge may be reappointed at the expiration of a term in the discretion of the Tribal Council. Please see the job description for more information. Application closes April 1, 2019.

Center for Court Innovation

Senior Program Manager, NYC, NY. The Center for Court Innovation is seeking two Senior Program Managers to provide Technical Assistance to tribal courts. Duties will include working on a variety of tribal justice projects such as strategic planning, alternatives to incarceration, juvenile justice, tribal corrections, tribal/state relationships, healing to wellness courts, and other problem-solving initiatives. For more information please see the description. Application closes March 6, 2019.

See posts from February 22, 2019.

Friday Job Announcements

Monica Williamson

Job vacancies are posted on Fridays. Any posts received prior to 12pm EST on Friday will appear in that Friday’s announcements. If you would like to submit a post for an open Indian law or leadership job, please send a brief description of the position (which includes position title and location) as well as a PDF job announcement to indigenous@law.msu.edu.

Cheyenne River Economic Development Corporation (CREDCO)

Executive Director, central South Dakota. Applicants can expect duties including performing a variety of administrative, technical, and professional work in preparation and implementation of economic and community development plans, programs, and services; Directing economic development initiatives to achieve the goals and objectives outline by the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (“CEDS”) guided by CREDCO; and more. Application closes February 15, 2019. For more information please see the job description.

Comanche Nation

Request for Proposals for Chief Appellate Judge, Lawton, OK. Inviting proposals for interested Comanche Nation tribal members to contract with the Nation to provide judicial services. Scope of cases are juvenile, Civil, and Criminal Appeals under Comanche Nation Tribal Codes as well as Direct Jurisdiction under the Comanche Nation Constitution. The Chief Appellate Judge must be an enrolled Comanche tribal member. The vacancy closes February 8, 2019. Please see the RFP for more information.

Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs (CCIA)

Executive Director, Office of the Lieutenant Governor, Denver, CO.  The CCIA is the official liaison between the State of Colorado, the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe. The Commission also works with the other 46 Historic Tribes of Colorado on a government-to-government basis and maintains contact with Colorado’s urban American Indian/Alaska Native communities. Application closes February 19, 2019. Click here for a detailed job description and to access the online application.

Hoopa Valley Tribal Court

Request for Qualifications, Northern California, 95546.The Hoopa Valley Tribal Court intends to address the immediate and long-term needs of crime victims that best match each person’s needs and priorities. Seeking contractual attorneys to establish victim services program policies and procedures, and to provide legal assistance services for victims and survivors within the jurisdictional boundaries of the Hoopa Valley Tribe. The RFQ is due February 7, 2019.

Tohono O’odham Nation

Attorney General, Sells, AZ. The AG provides legal advice and representation to all officials, agencies, departments, divisions and branches of the Tohono O’odham Nation. The attorney general represents the Nation in all legal proceedings, and in other matters that affect the legal interests of the Nation; advises senior management and tribal officials; and supervises assistant attorneys general and contract attorneys. Please see the job description or visit this link for more information. Application closes February 1, 2019.

Colorado River Indian Tribe

Legal Aid Director, Parker, AZ. This position entails client contact, attorney, administrative, and supervisor duties. Interested applicants should send the following: (1) completed CRIT Employment Application (2) a letter of intent (include State Bar License Number), (3) resume/curriculum-vitae, (4) any recommendations, (5) any writing samples, (6) and/or copies of certifications to the listed address: http://crit-nsn.gov/crit_contents/notices/ .

Navajo Nation

Attorney, Department of Justice, Office of the Prosecutor, Kayenta, AZ.  New law school applicants as well as experienced attorneys are encouraged to apply.  Please see the job announcement and the Navajo Nation Department of Personnel Management website http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html for more information.  Please contact Mrs. Jennifer Henry, Acting Deputy Chief Prosecutor for further information at jahenry@navajo-nsn.gov.  This position has a closing date of 3/06/2019.

Attorney, Department of Justice, Office of the Prosecutor, Tuba City, AZ.  This position serves at the pleasure of the Chief Prosecutor of the Navajo Nation.  New law school applicants as well as experienced attorneys are encouraged to apply.  Please see the job announcement and the Navajo Nation Department of Personnel Management website http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html for more information.  Please contact Mrs. Jennifer Henry, Acting Deputy Chief Prosecutor for further information at jahenry@navajo-nsn.gov.   This position has a closing date of 3/11/2019.

Associate Attorney, Supreme Court of the Navajo Nation, Window Rock, AZ. This position provides a variety of legal advice, research and related legal services in support of the overall operation of the Navajo Nation Judicial Branch; assists with judicial administrative functions, such as researching and recommending policy changes and improvements for overall Judicial Branch. For more information, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.navajocourts.org. This position is open until filled.

Court Solicitor, Supreme Court of the Navajo Nation, Window Rock, AZ.  This position provides a variety of legal advice, counseling, research and related legal services in support of the overall operation of the Navajo Nation Judicial Branch; assists with judicial administrative functions, such as recommending policy changes and improvements for overall Judicial Branch; shall supervise and oversee all licensed attorneys, law clerk, hearing officers, supreme court clerk, and law clerk interns of the Judicial Branch.  For more information, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.navajocourts.org. This position is open until filled.

District Court Judge, Judicial District Court, Navajo Nation Wide. The District Court Judge is responsible in presiding over civil, criminal and family court cases; provides policy direction and guidance in the operation of the Judicial District.  For more information, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.navajocourts.org. This position is open until filled.

Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the Navajo Nation, Window Rock, AZ. This position shall perform work of unusual difficulty, hear arguments, read briefs and conduct research necessary to pass judgment and issue rulings on cases brought before the Navajo Nation Supreme Court.  For more information, please see the position description or to apply, visit http://www.navajocourts.org. This position is open until filled.

 

See posts from January 25, 2019.

Friday Job Announcements

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Job vacancies are posted on Fridays. Any posts received prior to 12pm EST on Friday will appear in that Friday’s announcements. If you would like to submit a post for an open Indian law or leadership job, please send a brief description of the position and a PDF job announcement to indigenous@law.msu.edu.

Ho-Chunk Nation

Tribal Counsel, Black River Falls, WI. The Tribal Counsel performs a wide variety of legal work representing the Nation as a government, its departments, boards, and commissions. The Tribal Counsel will prepare pleadings for hearings and other legal proceedings; perform legal research; provide court room representation; and more. For more information please see the job description. Click here for the application.

World Intellectual Property Organization

Intern, Geneva, Switzerland. WIPO’s Traditional Knowledge Division is looking for an intern to work with us as soon as possible in 2019 for an initial period of six months, renewable for another six months. The ideal candidate would have a background in intellectual property (IP) law, an advanced degree (Master, PhD etc.) and an interest in the relationship between IP and traditional knowledge, genetic resources and/or traditional cultural expressions. For more information please see the position description. Application closes November 16, 2018.

Southern Ute Indian Tribe

Tribal Prosecutor, Ignacio, CO. Applicants must be licensed to practice law in one or more state jurisdictions, must be eligible to waive in to admission in Colorado within a year of hiring, and must have one year of criminal law experience with actual trial experience. The Tribal Prosecutor is part of the Legal Department, which is led by a Director and staffed by five attorneys, a Legal Assistant, and a Legal Aide to the Prosecutor. To apply, please visit the link. The position closes on November 1, 2018.

Operating Director – Energy, Ignacio, CO. Ensures Southern Ute Indian Tribe Growth Fund energy activities are conducted in compliance with and to advance the GF Financial & Implementation plan, and applicable company business plans. BS in Engineering, Geology, or Geophysics; AND 20 years project management or development experience including 15 years experience as a Senior Level Manager w/ progressively responsible roles in energy investment, development and project management.  Closing date: 5:00 pm on 11/20/18. For position details and to apply, visit: www.sugf.com

Kalispel Tribe of Indians

Contract and Intellectual Property Staff Attorney, Usk and Airway Heights, WA. The Staff Attorney provides legal representation to the Kalispel Tribe of Indians including governmental departments and enterprises in the areas of contracts, grants and intellectual property. To apply, click here. For more information, please see the position description.

The National Council of Urban Indian Health

Director of Congressional Relations, Washington, D.C. Reporting to the Executive Director and Deputy Director, the Director of Congressional Relations will have both internal and external facing responsibilities grounded in serving Urban Indian Health Programs to advance the mission of NCUIH through excellence in policy, advocacy, outreach, technical assistance, discreet research projects and related programs. Please see the job description for more information.

Congressional Relations Associate, Washington, D.C. The Congressional Relations Associate works under the supervision of the Policy department to support the development, planning and implementation of the legislative priorities of the National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH). The key feature of this position is the ability to be an effective policy analyst and advocate in the legislative arena. Effective advocacy relies on several key elements functioning in harmony. Please see the job description for more information.

Federal Relations Associate, Washington, D.C. Reporting to the Director of Federal Relations, the FRA will have both internal and external facing responsibilities grounded in serving UIHPs to advance the mission of NCUIH through excellence in policy, advocacy, outreach, technical assistance, discreet research projects, and related programs. Please see the job description for more information.

The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe

Public Defender. The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe, located on the beautiful Olympic Peninsula of Washington State, is hiring a fulltime Public Defender to represent defendants/respondents in criminal and civil matters.  Please see job description.

Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Indians

Special Assistant United States Attorney (SAUSA), Onamia, MN. The SAUSA works for the government to try criminal cases. The incumbent will initiate and carry out legal proceedings against a person who has been accused of a crime. On behalf of the national, regional, tribal, or local court system, the incumbent works to evaluate and/or convict criminals to secure other forms of justice. For more information, please see the job description.

San Juan Southern Paiute Tribal Court

Appellate Judge (RFQ), Tuba City, AZ. The San Juan Southern Paiute Tribal Court of Appeals is seeking applicants for a part-time Appellate Judge position. The Appellate Judge of the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribal Court of Appeals is responsible for hearing appeals from the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribal Court. The Appellate Judge shall be responsible for hearing all cases and controversies arising in law or equity under the Constitution of the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe. This is for a four-year appointment contract term. The position will remain open until filled. Please contact Tribal Secretary Tamara Talaswaima at t.talaswaima@sanjuanpaiute-nsn.gov with any questions.

Navajo Nation

Attorney, Department of Justice, Office of the Prosecutor, Tuba City, AZ.  This position serves at the pleasure of the Chief Prosecutor of the Navajo Nation.  New law school applicants as well as experienced attorneys are encouraged to apply.  Please see the job announcement and the Navajo Nation Department of Personnel Management website http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html for more information.  Please contact Ms. Jaime High, Deputy Chief Prosecutor for further information at jaimehigh@navajo-nsn.gov.   This position is open until filled.

Attorney, Department of Justice, Office of the Prosecutor, Kayenta, AZ.  New law school applicants as well as experienced attorneys are encouraged to apply.  Please see the job announcement and the Navajo Nation Department of Personnel Management website http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html for more information.  Please contact Ms. Jaime High, Deputy Chief Prosecutor for further information at jaimehigh@navajo-nsn.gov.  This position is open until filled.

Sitka Tribe of Alaska

Guardian Ad Litem, Sitka, AL. This part-time position serves as a resource for the Tribal Court. Interested individuals must submit a letter of interest, resume, and three references. The letter of interest should include a proposed hourly rate and should illustrate the individual’s background and interest in Sitka native culture. Must have comprehensive familiarity and cultural competency with traditions and values. Must be able to pass a criminal background check. For a full job description, questions or to apply; contact Kathy Mathews at 907-747-7178,  via e-mail at Kathy.mathews@sitkatribe-nsn.gov, or mail to 456 Katlian Street, Sitka, Alaska 99835, Attn: Kathy Mathews. Deadline for applications is November 9, 2018 at 4:00pm.

Michigan State University Department of English

Assistant Professor/Associate Professor, East Lansing, MI. Michigan State University is in Anishinaabe homelands, located in the territories of Ojibwe, Potawatomi and Odawa peoples. Communities of Anishinaabe persons and Indigenous persons from all over the world live in the greater Lansing (Nkwejong) area. We applications and nominations for the Audrey and John Leslie Endowed Professorship in Literary Studies with a focus on North American Indian and Indigenous literary studies, preferably pertaining to Great Lakes American Indian and Indigenous writing and culture. We seek an assistant or associate professor to begin in Fall 2019. This position is tenure-system. Please see the description for more information.

See posts from October 19, 2018.