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Friday Job Announcements

Monica Williamson1 Comment

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 job and a PDF job announcement to indigenous@law.msu.edu.

See postings from September 21, 2018.

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 for more information.  Please contact Ms. Jaime High, Deputy Chief Prosecutor for further information at jaimehigh@navajo-nsn.gov.

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 for more information.  Please contact Ms. Jaime High, Deputy Chief Prosecutor for further information at jaimehigh@navajo-nsn.gov.

Procopio

(2) Summer 2019 Native American Law Internships, Native American Internship Program, San Diego CA.  Procopio offers two paid summer internships. Please note the deadline for submission is October 31 at 5pm PST.  You can gain additional information about the applications here, and you can learn about our alumni of the program here.  Should you have any questions regarding the internship or the application process, please contact Ted Griswold at ted.griswold@procopio.com.

The Hopi Tribe

Deputy General Counsel, Kykotsmovi, AZ. The Deputy General Counsel provides professional legal counsel and representation to the Hopi Tribal government – including the legislative and executive branches of the Hopi Tribe, the administrative departments, offices and programs. Please see the job description for more information.

Chief Probation Officer, Kykotsmovi, AZ. This position is responsible for administrative management and supervision of the Probation Unit; and supervision of adult and juvenile probationers to assure adherence to court orders in support of the Hopi Tribal Court, Judicial Services. Please see the job description for more information.

Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP

Associate Attorney, Oklahoma City, OK. Our attorneys are dedicated to promoting and defending sovereign rights, expanding opportunities for tribes, and improving the lives of American Indians and Alaskan Natives. This position is open until filled. Please see the  job announcements for more information. To apply:  Candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and recent writing sample to Cindy Bonewitz at cbonewitz@hobbsstraus.com.

Michigan Indian Legal Services

Staff Attorney,  Traverse City, MI. This position will focus on tribal and state law
legal issues; with an emphasis on tribal court child welfare and criminal defense
matters. This position will require overnight travel in the Upper Peninsula. For more information please see the job description.

The Ute Indian Tribe of Northeastern Utah

Tribal Prosecutor, Tribal Courts, Fort Duchesne, Utah. For more information regarding this position and how to apply, please refer to job description. Closing date: October 11th, 2018. To apply, please send application, resume, and certifications to one of the following individuals: Ronevav@utetribe.com or Taunishac@utetribe.com. Closing date: October 11th, 2018

Attorney, Social Services, Fort Duchesne, Utah. Attorney will act as the legal representative for the Ute Indian Tribe Social Services in child welfare and vulnerable adult related matters where court and/or legal interventions are needed to ensure the safety and well-being of clients served by the Ute Indian Tribe Social Services (UITSS). Please refer to job description for more information regarding this position. To apply, please send application, resume, and certifications to one of the following individuals: Ronevav@utetribe.com or Taunishac@utetribe.com. Closing date: October 11th, 2018

Tribal Law and Policy Center

Program Assistant, St. Paul, MN. The Program Assistant is a full-time position responsible for a range of administrative and program support duties to assist the TLPI Minnesota Office staff with the implementation of current TLPI projects. Application closes October 15, 2018. For more information please see the job description.

Native American Rights Fund

Paralegal, Boulder, CO. Application closes October 16, 2018. NARF paralegals provide multiple attorneys with whatever litigation, administrative, and clerical support is required. They coordinate and manage all aspects of cases and matters, including in all phases of the litigation process. Please see the job description for more information.

ILPC/TICA 15th Annual Indigenous Law Conference: Pre-Conference Activities

Monica Williamson

If you’re headed to the banks of the Red Cedar for our Indigenous Law Conference, consider coming early for exciting pre-conference activities!

The Tribal Intern Recruitment & Information Session is a chance for students to network with Tribal In-House Counsel. After, all registrants are welcome to join us downtown East Lansing for a full dinner reception at Beggar’s Banquet.

Register for the conference today!

 

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Friday Job Annoucements

Monica Williamson1 Comment

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 Indian law or leadership job, please send a brief description of the job and a PDF job announcement to indigenous@law.msu.edu.

View job postings from August 3, 2018.

Table Mountain Rancheria

In-House Legal Counsel, Friant, CA. Serve as legal advisor to the Tribal Council, tribal government departments and economic enterprises. Perform high level legal research and analysis in numerous areas of law and policy related to Federal Indian and California Law. Provide in-house support and legal advice on Tribal, State, Gaming and Federal laws and regulations. Please see the job description for more information.

Sacks Tierney, P.A.

Litigation Associate, Scottsdale AZ. Seeking a candidate with three to five years of experience. Knowledge of tribal law and water law is strongly preferred. Please direct questions and send resumes to Nicole at Nicole.vick@sackstierney.com.

Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLP

2019 Summer Clerkships and Fellowships, San Francisco, CA. Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLP is a boutique law firm specializing in government, land use, renewable energy, and environmental law. Summer clerkships are open to students who will have completed their 2L year. The three-year fellowship is open to recent law school graduates. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with a deadline of August 15 for the clerkship and Labor Day for the fellowship. Please see the job descriptions for more information.

WildEarth Guardians

(2) Staff Attorneys, Sante Fe, NM. WildEarth Guardians seeks two public interest-focused staff attorneys with a minimum of 5 years experience to join our legal team. Experience with at least some of the laws governing management, land use, and resource protection on public lands is essential. Applications should include, in a single pdf: cover letter; resume; one legal writing sample; and contact information for three professional references. The hiring committee will review applications on a rolling basis, with an ideal start date of no later that September 28. Please see the job description for more information.

Federal Communications Commission

Attorney Advisor (General), Washington, D.C. The position is in the Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau, Office of Native Affairs and Policy. Incumbent in this position: Serves as a senior attorney advisor to the Chief and Deputy Chief, on all policy matters. Provides expertise on Tribal issues and ensures that the Commission’s telecommunications regulatory policies with respect to federally-recognized American Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Villages, Hawaiian Home Lands, and other Native Communities are implemented and met. Application closes August 21, 2018. Please see the job description for more information.

Department of the Interior

(2) Attorney Adviser (General), Lakewood, CO. Specific duties will include providing a full array of legal services to the offices and programs of the Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR); Coordinating with colleagues and other offices in the Office of the Solicitor; and reviewing proposed legislation and testimony on proposed legislation related to the ONRR. Application closes August 16, 2018. Please see the job description for more information.

Department of Justice

(2) Trial Attorneys, Denver, CO. The Natural Resources Section seeks to hire and cultivate talented trial attorneys and provides its lawyers with frequent and meaningful court experience in a variety of jurisdictions on a broad range of issues. The ideal candidate should be comfortable in a “first-chair” role in multiple complex cases. The application closes September 4, 2018. Please see the job description for more information.

Trial Attorney, Washington, D.C. The Environment and Natural Resources Division, Indian Resources Section seeks applicants with a demonstrated record of complex case management, initiative and creativity, strong courtroom skills, outstanding legal writing, and a commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards. Experience in water rights litigation and knowledge and experience in Indian, administrative, and constitutional law are highly desirable. Application closes August 30, 2018. Please see the job description for more information and to apply.

(8) Trial Attorneys, Washington D.C. The Natural Resource Division seeks attorneys for cases involving the stewardship of our national parks, forests, rangelands, wildlife refuges, and offshore resources; the Nation’s trust relationship with Native Americans and Tribes; vital federal programs ranging from nuclear materials management to military preparedness to energy policy and resource extraction; and original actions in the U.S. Supreme Court to resolve boundary and water allocation disputes. Applications close September 4, 2018. Please see the job description for more information.

Assistant United States Attorney, Phoenix, AZ. AUSAs represent the interests of the United States of America in the United States District Court of Arizona and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. AUSAs immediately undertake cases, many high profile, in any of several units within each division. Application closes August 16, 2018. Please see the job description for more information.

Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal), Portland, OR. The qualified applicant would be expected to (a) assist federal law enforcement agents in structuring and implementing criminal investigative plans and strategies; (b) actively participate in grand jury proceedings; and (c) litigate cases of moderate to high complexity from start to finish with limited supervision. Application closes August 20, 2018. Please see the job description for more information.

(2) Assistant United States Attorney (Civil), Portland, OR. Seeking attorneys to fill an Assistant United States Attorney vacancy in the Asset Recovery and Money Laundering Division, Affirmative Civil Enforcement (ACE) unit. Application closes August 20, 2018. Please see the job description for more information.

Assistant United States Attorney (Criminal), Medford, OR. The individual selected for this position will be responsible for the investigation and prosecution of violent crime cases that may include drug crimes; firearms offenses; child exploitation crimes; human trafficking; organized crime; criminal immigration matters; and general crimes. Application closes August 20, 2018. Please see the job description for more information.

Honors Program Entry Level Attorneys, Washington D.C. This job is being filled at many locations nationwide. The Attorney General’s Honors Program is the Department of Justice recruitment program for entry-level attorneys, and attracts applications from law students graduating during the current academic year, and law school graduates serving in judicial clerkships, qualifying full-time fellowships, or attending full-time graduate law programs (LL.M.). Application closes September 4, 2018. Please see the description for more information.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Friday Job Announcements

Monica Williamson1 Comment

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 Indian law or leadership job, please send a brief description of the job and a PDF job announcement to indigenous@law.msu.edu.

View job postings from July 27, 2018.

United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights

Indigenous Fellows Programme, Geneva.  The summer program includes four weeks of intensive training on international instruments and advocacy strategies and the opportunity to participate in UN sessions. The program offers a chance to learn the substance and process of international human rights law, in a community of indigenous people who become lifelong colleagues. Applicants must be of indigenous origin with a nominating letter from their tribe or organization (need not be law students). Applications for next summer are due on August 30. Please see the description for more details or watch this video introduction.

The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Tribes Reservation

RFP Will Estate Attorney Services. The goals of this Program are to encourage that trust property be devised to CTUIR members without further fractionalization or leaving trust status through BIA probate process. The Program provides individual Clients with legal services that result in completion and confidential filing of a will and estate-planning documents with the CTUIR Enrollment Office. Proposals due August 17, 2018. For more information please see the job description.

Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP

Associate Attorney, Omaha, Nebraska. Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP has developed a reputation as aggressive litigators, advocates, and accomplished negotiators. Our dynamic team of attorneys offer a diverse skill set and are able to tackle the toughest and most complex issues facing tribal governments, tribal corporations, and Native Americans. Deadline for application is Monday, July 30, 2018. Please see the description or our website for more information.

Mille Lacs Band

Tribal Court Staff Attorney, Onamia, MN. The Court Attorney is responsible for research and analyzing complex legal issues and questions raised in cases heard in District Court.  The position will also provide support in the context of drafting, preparing and maintaining legal documents for court cases.  The Court Attorney will serve in a confidential capacity and work with substantial independence; however, collaboration with the judicial body and court administration will be required.  The Court Attorney will supervise the law clerks, interns and externs. Application closes August 10, 2018. Please see the job description for more detail.

Department of Justice

AUSA (Criminal), Muscogee, OK. The applicant will join other criminal AUSAs who handle a wide variety of litigation. The criminal division investigates and prosecutes federal cases arising from a wide array of criminal activity. The typical criminal caseload for an attorney may involve major drug cases, gang-related violent crimes, other crimes of violence, computer crimes including child pornography, and sophisticated white-collar offenses. Application closes August 12, 2018. Please see the job description for more information.

Hopi Tribe

For the following positions, please see this job ad and employment application. Applications close Monday, August 13, 2018.

Senior Associate Judge, Kyotsmovi, AZ. This position performs professional legal courtroom proceedings in the Hopi Trial Court pursuant to the Hopi Code, approved and adopted on August 28, 2012 and implemented on October 28, 2012. The duties performed require the individual to conduct hearings and decide cases in a fair and impartial manner to the end that justice may be administered and law and order maintained. Please see the job description for more information.

Assistant Finance Director, Kyotsmovi, AZ. This position is responsible for general direction and supervision over all accounting functions, such as general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, grants & contracts administration, budgeting and financial reporting. Please see the job description for more information.

Behavioral Health Therapist II, Kyotsmovi, AZ. This position is primarily responsible for providing direct treatment services with assigned clients, behavioral health assessments, service planning, and implementation, individual and group therapy, case management, crisis intervention, outreach services, and collaborative service documentation, treatment techniques are based on circumstances requiring flexibility. Please see the job description for more information.

Civil Engineer , Kyotsmovi, AZ.Incumbent performs duties in applying specialization of technical expertise to the program of roads and bridges facilitating social and economic development for the Hopi Tribe. Please see the job description for more information.

Community Service Administrator, Kyotsmovi, AZ. The CSA plans, directs, administers and supervises activities associated with the administrative operations of the village of Mishongnovi. Please see the job description for more information.

Certified Emergency Paramedic, Kyotsmovi, AZ. This position is responsible for responding to and providing emergency medical care, transporting the sick or injured to medical facilities to prevent loss of life or aggravation of illness or injury in support of the Hopi Emergency Medical Services. Please see the job description for more information.

Deputy Executive Director, Kyotsmovi, AZ. The Deputy Executive Director contributes and participates as the principle strategist, planner and manager regarding the internal administrative operations and related management systems of the Tribe, and is further responsible for providing professional level management oversight, direction and supervision of the major functional units & projects of the tribal administrative departments. Please see the job description for more information.

IT Associate, Kyotsmovi, AZ. The work consists of duties involving various related steps, processes or methods. Decisions regarding what needs to be done involve various choices requiring the employee to recognize the existence of and differences among several alternatives. Please see the job description for more information.

Heavy Equipment Operator, Kyotsmovi, AZ. The position is responsible for the operation of heavy equipment machinery and 1-2 ton trucks/trailers in support of the Hopi Solid Waste Management Project. Please see the job description for more information.

Court Security Officer, Kyotsmovi, AZ. Under the supervision of the Court Administrator or his/her designee, provides a range of court security services. The primary responsibility of the Court Security Officer is to ensure a safe courtroom and workspace environment for the Judges, Court personnel, attorneys and the general public.  Please see the job description for more information.

CPS Social Worker, Kyotsmovi, AZ. This position is responsible for the protection of targeted clientele who are suspected of, or subjected to physical, emotional and/or sexual abuse, neglect, or deemed minors in need of care. Please see the job description for more information.

Client Transporter, Kyotsmovi, AZ. The work consists of duties, which are routine in nature and involve various related steps, processes or methods. Decisions regarding needs to be done involve choices requiring the incumbent to recognize the existence of the differences among alternatives. Please see the job description for more information.

Receptionist, Kyotsmovi, AZ. This position is responsible for providing reception and clerk/office support for the administrative staff. The incumbent performs duties of moderate difficulty and complexity requiring knowledge and skill in customer service, telephone etiquette, correspondence formatting and records management. Please see the job description for more information.

Grants Administrator, Kyotsmovi, AZ. This position is responsible for administrative and financial management duties in support of the Village Infrastructure Projects, Water Resources Program. The incumbent performs duties of considerable difficulty and complexity. Please see the job description for more information.

Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi

GovWin IQ Specialist and Administrative Assistant, Grand Rapids, MI. The position is responsible for providing GovWin IQ and Administrative support to WDC and subsidiary companies. Conduct research for existing and upcoming Request for Proposals (RFPs). This work will entail soliciting and scheduling communications between employees, teammates as well as collecting and organizing inputs from multiple sources. Provides proposal support and provides a broad variety of administrative duties in the Grand Rapids office. The position works closely with all employees, customers and related agencies and or enterprises to provide support for day-to-day administration. Please see the job description or website for more information.

Michigan Indian Legal Services

Staff Attorney, Traverse City, MI. This position will focus on tribal and state law legal issues; with an emphasis on tribal court child welfare and criminal defense
matters. This position will require overnight travel in the Upper Peninsula. Ideally the position will start in November. Please see the job description for more information.

Department of Revenue

Tribal Liaison, Tumwater, WA. This position’s primary objective is to represent the department in government-to-government relationships and coordinate overall tax policy development with statewide tribal governments. Please see the job description for more information.

Table Mountain Racheria

Legal Counsel, Friant CA. Serve as legal advisor to the Tribal Council, tribal government departments and economic enterprises. Performs high level legal research and analysis in numerous areas of law and policy related to Federal Indian and California Law. Provides in-house support and legal advice on Tribal, State, Gaming and Federal laws and regulations. Please see the job description for more information.

Kickapoo Traditional Tribes of Texas

Staff Attorney, Egale Pass TX.  Work with Native American individuals, families, organizations and Tribal governments in all areas of Federal Indian Law, including but not limited to, advising on issues involving jurisdiction, estate planning, trust assets, tribal governance, employment, and the Indian Child Welfare Act. May have to represent clients in court or before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government. Please see the job description for more information.

 

View job postings from July 27, 2018.

 

Friday Job Announcements

Neoshia Roemer1 Comment

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 Indian law or leadership job, please send a PDF job announcement and a brief description of job to indigenous@law.msu.edu.

Office of Indian Education

Program Manager, Washington D.C. This position serves as the Director, Office of Indian Education (OIE), Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE). The OIE administers the Indian Education Program, Title VI, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, as amended by the Every Student Succeeds Act. The office executes program requirements and provides technical assistance for supporting local education agencies, Indian tribes and organizations, post-secondary institutions and other entities in meeting the unique educational and culturally relevant academic needs of American Indians and Alaska Natives. Formula grants are provided to school districts and tribal schools for the purpose of meeting the unique educational needs of Indian students. In addition, discretionary grants are awarded to support tribal education agency planning and development, demonstration projects serving Indian children, professional development for American Indian/Alaska Native teachers and administrators, and Native American language projects. OIE also supports national research activities. Please see the website for more information. Applications close on June 22, 2018.

Department of Justice

Assistant United States Attorney, Rapid City, S.D. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of South Dakota is seeking an experienced attoreny to fill one Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) position in the Criminal Division of its Rapid City office. AUSAs in the Criminal Divsion advise federal law enforcement agents on criminal investigations, present criminal cases to the grand jury, perpare and argue a broad range of motions, and try criminal cases before the United States District Court. Candidates should be capable of handling a variety of significant and complex criminal prosecutions, including Major Crimes Act violations involving murder, child sex abuse, rape; white collar and economic crime; narcotics and immigration. Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress. Please visit the website for more information. Applications close on June 8, 2018.

Department of the Interior

Regional Solicitor-Pacific Southwest, Sacramento, C.A. The Regional Solicitor represents the Solicitor, Secretary or other Departmental officials in meetings, negotiations and conferences with Governors and key officials of state and local governments, Members of Congress and their staffs, State and Federal Judges, distinguished private attorneys, and high officials of other Federal agencies and the Department. Please visit the website for more information. Applications close on June 25, 2018.

Tohono O’odham Nation

Summer Legal Intern, Sells, A.Z. The Office of Attorney General (OAG) is hiring two (2) Interns, for an exciting eight (8) week Summer Internship that starts on June 18, 2018 and continues through August 10, 2018. The Office of Attorney General represents the interests of the Tohono O’odham Nation in tribal, state, and federal venues. Attorneys and staff in the office enjoy a diverse practice and challenging jurisdictional issues while protecting the sovereignty of the Nation. The OAG is committed to investing in the next generation of Native leaders. An internship with the OAG offers a unique opportunity for young Tohono O’odham students with an interest in tribal legal affairs, to help the Nation with legislative efforts, legal advocacy, research and analysis, and policy development from within the Nation’s top legal agency. Duties will vary, depending on the nature of the issues being addressed by the OAG and the interests and experience each student brings to the position. Legal Interns will have an opportunity to attend legislative committee hearings, attend meetings of attorneys and departments that work on government matters related to the Nation’s priorities; research and analyze important issues; assist attorneys and staff; and perform additional duties to support the work of the OAG. Please see the announcement for more information. Applications close on June 11, 2018.

Last week’s postings: May 25, 2018.

Friday Job Announcements

Neoshia Roemer1 Comment

Job vacancies are posted on Friday. Additional announcements may appear throughout the week. If you would like your Indian law or leadership job posted on Turtle Talk, please email indigenous@law.msu.edu.

Little River Holdings (Little River Band of Ottawa Indians)

Little River Holdings LLC, a wholly owned enterprise of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians, is accepting proposals from consultants to facilitate a development project.  If you have experience in some or all of the following areas and are interested in bidding, please contact us for a Request for Proposal Packet. Areas of expertise required are: Real Estate Development Planning, Financial Projections, Debt/Equity Projections, Grant Procurement, Securing of Investors/Lenders, Construction Monitoring, and Compliance and Asset Management. You can show interest and request the packet at tomstdennis@lrboi-nsn.gov or crystalnewman@lrboi-nsn.gov. Deadline for showing interest is April 1, 2018, and the deadline for submitting the proposal is April 30, 2018.

Pueblo of Isleta

Associate General Counsel, Isleta, N.M. Under the direction of General Counsel, the Associate General Counsel provides professional legal counsel in the areas of tribal government, federal-tribal relations, jurisdiction issues, environmental and natural resources law and policy, economic development, tribal business enterprise, and employment issues. Works to protect tribal assets and preserve tribal sovereignty. The Pueblo is looking for someone who is a member of the New Mexico bar and has at least three years of relevant experience.

Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation

Summer Law Clerk, Office of Legal Counsel, Pendleton, O.R. The OLC is looking for a summer law clerk, who may work on up to two projects: (1) research concerning historic CTUIR specific cases; and/or (2) work with a project team research project concerning reservation boundaries. Clerk(s) will work on site with occasional remote locations for associated tasks. Applications close April 18, 2018.

Navajo Nation

Summer Law Clerk, Department of Justice, Window Rock, A.Z. The Navajo Nation Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking energetic and motivated candidates for multiple funded summer law clerk positions in the following areas of practice:

  • Natural
  • Tax and Finance,
  • Litigation,
  • Employment,
  • Human Services,
  • Government Services,
  • Economic Development,
  • Gaming,
  • Water Rights, and
  • Direct Legal Services for Navajo Relocate

Interested candidates must be enrolled in an ABA accredited law school, should have at least taken Federal Indian Law, and should submit their cover letter, resume, transcript and a short (5-10 page) writing sample to Cherie Espinosa at cespinosa@nndoj.org.  Complete application packets must be received no later than 5 p.m. Mountain Time on Friday, April 20, 2018. Externally funded applicants strongly encouraged to apply.

Crow Tribe of Indians

Legislative Attorney, Crow Agency, M.T. The Legislature is seeking an attorney to work alongside them in developing and implementing policy that protects and develops the Nation, its people and assets. The job requires both administrative experience and trial experience (to respond to challenges of new, or enforcement of existing, law).

Tohono O’odham Nation

Mining Attorney, Sells, A.Z. The Tohono O’odham Nation is in the preliminary stages of searching for a Mining Attorney on a contract basis. This is not an official request for proposals but we are scoping out the interest and will be sending bid packets to those interested. Please see the attached RFP for the scope of work. Any further questions can be directed to Joshua Rees, Deputy Attorney General at joshua.rees@tonation-nsn.gov

National Indian Child Welfare Association

Strategic Communications Manager, Portland, O.R. The National Indian Child Welfare Association to promote NICWA’s public image and visibility through a variety of communications media. They will support and work directly under the supervision of the executive director. The strategic communications manager has four key areas of responsibility. Applications close on April 4, 2018.

Association on American Indian Affairs

Cultural Sovereignty Fellowship, Washington, D.C. The Association on American Indian Affairs seeks a recent graduate of an undergraduate, graduate or law degree program to join AAIA for a year in the metro DC area for a paid internship to work on National policy on protecting cultural resources/heritage and Indian child and youth matters. Applications are due by April 23.

Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Miller & Monkman, LLP

Attorney, Anchorage or Juneau, A.K. Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Miller & Monkman, LLP announces an attorney position opening in either our Anchorage, Alaska or Juneau, Alaska office.  The Sonosky Chambers firm specializes in representing Native American interests in a wide range of work involving tribal sovereignty and self-governance, complex litigation, appellate and Supreme Court work, legislative affairs, health care, and a wide range of additional matters.  Additional information about our firm is available at www.sonosky.com.  Interested applicants should have strong credentials and a commitment to representing Native American interests.  We are ideally looking for an entry-level candidate with 0 to 2 years of experience, but all qualified applicants will be considered.  If you have any questions or would like to submit application materials, please send them to Office Manager Sue Tyree at sue@sonosky.net.  All applications will be considered on a rolling basis, but we encourage serious applicants to apply by April 15th.

Last week’s postings: March 9, 2018

Friday Job Announcements

Neoshia Roemer1 Comment

Job vacancies are posted on Friday. Additional announcements may appear throughout the week. If you would like your Indian law or leadership job posted on Turtle Talk, please email indigenous@law.msu.edu.

Nevada Legal Services

Staff Attorney, Indian Law Program, Reno, N.V. The Indian Law Program is looking for an attorney to serve the 27 Native American tribes and colonies within the State of Nevada and provide a wide range of services to both tribal members and tribal governments. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Robert O’Hara, rohara@nlslaw.net.

Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe

Staff Attorney, Akwesasne Mohawk Casino, N.Y. The Staff Attorney will be responsible for providing legal advice on a wide array of legal issues as assigned. The Staff Attorney shall report to the General Counsel. Application closes on Feb. 16, 2018.

Pechanga Tribal Government

Associate General Counsel, Temecula, C.A. The Associate General Counsel will work in the Office of the General Counsel under the direct supervision of the General Counsel for the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians.  The Associate General Counsel will work with the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel to provide legal services, representation and advice on legal issues confronting the Tribal Government, its entities and enterprises; provide guidance and assistance to Tribal Government departments; and provide limited service to tribal members in matters relating to tribal status. Send resume and application to HR@PECHANGA-NSN.GOV.

Department of Justice

Assistant U.S. Attorney, Sioux Falls, S.D. United States Attorney Offices prosecute federal criminal offenses and represents the interests of the United States in civil and criminal cases. Our mission is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States, provide Federal leadership in preventing and controlling crime, seek just punishment for those guilty of unlawful behavior, and to administer and enforce the Nation’s laws to ensure fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans. Closes on Feb. 22.

Northern California Intertribal Court System

Clerk of Court, Hopland, C.A. The Clerk of the Court is responsible for the administration and management of Northern California Intertribal Court System’s (NCICS) criminal and civil docket, including, but not limited to, matters referred to mediation or arbitration. The Court Clerk is also the initial point of contact for public inquiries regarding the Northern California Intertribal Court System, and is responsible for other duties assigned by the Court Operations Manager.

NCICS Court Operation Manager , Hopland, C.A. The Northern California Intertribal Court System (NCICS) Tribal Court Operations Manager is responsible for the administration of tribal court operations, programs, and services.  The Tribal Court Operations Manager works closely with tribal leaders of the NCICS Judicial Council, Judges, tribal attorneys, court clerks, probation officers, tribal advocates, and county Judges and court administrators.  The Tribal Court Operations Manager supervises and manages all daily operations of the NCICS including but not limited to, preparing the court budget, maintaining court security, overseeing court reports, managing public information, and maintaining records.  The Tribal Court Operations Manager is also responsible for the supervision and management of all court staff.  The Tribal Court Operations Manager reports to and is directed by the Chair of the Judicial Council and the NCICS’ governing body – a Judicial Council appointed by the governing bodies of the four consortium Tribes.

Tohono O’odham Nation

Attorney Prosecutor, Sells, A.Z. The attorney presents criminal complaints and prosecutes individuals accused of violating the laws or ordinances of the Tohono O’odham Nation. Entry-level attorneys are welcome.

Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians

Student Law Intern, Petoskey, M.I. The Little Traverse Bay Bands of Odawa Indians (LTBB) Prosecutor’s Office is seeking one unpaid summer law clerk funded through your school or other external sources.  The Prosecutor’s Office handles criminal, civil, child welfare and natural resource cases. The Tribal Prosecutor is looking for applications from students interested in working on a huge variety of legal issues. No prior Indian law classes are required, but a genuine interest in Indian law and strong legal research and writing skills are necessary. Please email cover letter and resume and writing sample to Human Resources at hr@ltbbodawa-nsn.gov and state your GPA in your cover letter.

Previous Friday Job Announcements: Feb. 9, 2018.

Friday Job Announcements

Sarah M Donnelly1 Comment

Job vacancies are posted on Friday. Some announcements might still appear throughout the week. If you would like your Indian law or leadership job posted on Turtle Talk, please email indigenous@law.msu.edu.

Indian Law Resource Center

Executive Director, supervises staff in both the Helena, Montana, and Washington, D.C., offices. Additionally, the Executive Director works closely with and provides leadership and support to the Board of Directors and especially the Board Chair. The Executive Director is actively involved in fund raising with the support of the Development Director and the Board’s Fund Raising Committee. Send a cover letter and resume or curriculum vitae via email to Melanie Dayton Mt@indianlaw.org. The position will be open until filled. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Sidley Summer 2018 Fellowship, Washington, D.C. The Terrance A. Sidley Fellowship is a competitive Fellowship awarded each year to a law student who shows particular promise for a career in federal Indian law and international indigenous human rights issues. The deadline for receipt of applications for summer 2018 is March 16, 2018.

Wisconsin Judicare’s Indian Law Office

Staff Attorney, Wausau, W.I. Key responsibilities: (1) Maintain caseload on behalf of Indian individuals and groups; (2) Educate and serve Native American Elders; (3) Provide backup services and education to Tribal Benefit Specialists; (4) Participate in tribal court development and community education projects; and (5) Carry out training and back-up assistance to private attorneys.

Muscogee (Creek) Nation

Judge, Civil Division, Trial Court, Okmulgee, O.K. Exercise jurisdiction over any person or subject matter on any basis consistent with the Constitution and law of the Nation and not prohibited by federal law, including over the territorial and political boundaries of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation which includes; Creek, McIntosh, Okfuskee/Seminole, Tulsa, Hughes/Seminole (Tukvpvtce), Muskogee, Okmulgee and Wagoner/Roger/Mayes Districts.

Anishinabe Legal Services

Staff Attorney, White Earth Reservation, M.N. Provides civil legal assistance and court representation to program clients before area Tribal Courts, State Courts and Administrative Forms on or near the White Earth Reservation.

Jill Grant & Associates LLC

Summer Law Clerk, Washington, D.C. Experience and/or demonstrated interest in environmental law is required.  Applicants should have excellent research and writing skills, a strong academic record, and have completed their first or second full year of law school. The position is full-time for 10-12 weeks at $1,000 per week, with the possibility of a part-time position continuing into the school year.  The Summer Law Clerk will gain practical environmental law experience in a small firm setting and work closely with our attorneys on matters for our clients. Jill Grant & Associates provides environmental counsel and representation to Indian tribes, tribal entities, and environmental organizations, and represents tribes on jurisdictional and administrative law issues.  We are an equal opportunity employer.  Native Americans are encouraged to apply. To apply, please submit: (1) a cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position, (2) a resume, (3) a legal writing sample, (4) three references, and (5) a current law school transcript by email to lawclerkposition@jillgrantlaw.com.

Department of the Interior

Supervisory Attorney-Adviser, Office of the Solicitor, Division of Indian Affairs, Branch of Environment and Lands, Washington D.C.  Overseeing the Branch of Environment and Lands, incumbent will be the first line supervisor of attorneys assigned to the Branch. Closes 2/12/18.

Other jobs recently posted:

Senior Attorney, Muckleshoot Tribe, Seattle, W.A. (2/1/2018)

Previous Friday Job Announcements: 2018/01/26

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Job vacancies are posted on Friday. Some announcements might still appear throughout the week. If you would like your Indian law or leadership job posted on Turtle Talk, please email indigenous@law.msu.edu.

Tulalip Tribes

Staff Attorney, Tulalip, W.A. Provides civil legal representation to the Tulalip Child Support Program. Position will also involve representing other Tribal departments in civil legal hearings.

Portland City Auditor

Chief Hearings Officer, Portland, O.R. Acts on behalf of City Council to conduct quasi-judicial administrative hearings and render impartial decisions related to code enforcement, land use, vehicle tows, appeals, and other types of cases.
The Hearings Office is a division of the City Auditor’s Office, which provides it administrative support and a neutral base from which to make its decisions, which are subject to appellate review. As an elected official, the Auditor is independent of the Mayor, Commissioners, and City management.

National Congress of American Indians

Director of Governmental Affairs, Washington, D.C. Responsible for representing Indian Country’s consensus policy priorities with Congress and the Administration. The successful candidate will be prepared to work in a collaborative environment to develop and implement a strategy to advance the policy priorities identified by the NCAI membership and Board. The Director will work with the federal government, tribal nations, Native organizations, and non-Native partners to enhance opportunities for tribal nations while ensuring the trust responsibility towards tribes is upheld. Typically, the Director works closely with the Executive Director and General Counsel and leads a staff of 2-4 policy associates and a Fellow.

Little River Band of Ottawa Indians

2018 Summer Legal Intern, Manistee, M.I. Interns will assist the Unified Legal Department in its role as in-house legal counsel to the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians. The position is paid at a rate of $15.00-$17.50 per hour, depending on experience. The position is temporary part-time and will last eight to twelve weeks. The Department is willing to accommodate a flexible schedule but wants a minimum commitment of 20 hours per week. Hours worked should conform to a schedule of Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Applications must be received by March 30, 2018, 5:00 p.m. EST. Applications will be reviewed on a revolving basis, beginning December 1, 2017, until the position(s) is filled.

Department of the Interior

Regional Solicitor, Office of the Solicitor, Southeast Region, Atlanta, G.A. Represents and acts for the Solicitor as the chief legal officer for the Department of the Interior for legal matters covered in the Southeast Region. Closes Tuesday, February 6, 2018.

Previous Friday Job Announcements: 2018/01/05

Friday Job Announcements

Sarah M Donnelly2 Comments

Job vacancies are posted on Friday. Some announcements might still appear throughout the week. If you would like your Indian law or leadership job posted on Turtle Talk, please email indigenous@law.msu.edu.

Santo Domingo Tribal Housing Authority

Executive Director, Santo Domingo Pueblo, N.M. Administers and manages all affordable housing programs for the Santo Domingo Tribal Housing Authority (SDTHA), including programs funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Bureau of Indian Affairs Home Improvement Program, the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority, and through the Internal Revenue Service Low-Income Housing Tax Credit program. Inquiries about the job application or position and a request for a complete job announcement should be directed to Timothy Humphrey, Stetson Law Offices, P.C., by contacting him at (505) 256-4911 or at tjh@stetsonlaw.com. The applicant shall submit a letter of application and a resume that includes at least three (3) housing-related references.  All applications must be received at Stetson Law Offices, PC, Attn: Timothy Humphrey, 1305 Rio Grande Blvd. NW, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104, no later than 5:00 p.m., January 5, 2018.  Applications not received by that time and date may be rejected. SDTHA reserves the right to reject any and all applications and to waive any and all deficiencies.

Penobscot Nation

Deputy Court Clerk, Indian Island, M.E. Performs a variety of administrative duties to process and manage the caseload of the Penobscot Nation Tribal Court and Appellate Court. Provide customer service to potential court users, litigants, judicial officers, attorneys, tribal government leaders, departmental personnel and the general public. Closes January 29, 2018.

Mescalero Apache Tribe

Public Defender, Mescalero, N.M. Represents individuals subject to any criminal complaint filed in the Mescalero Apache Tribal Court.  Works with the Chief Prosecutor’s Office to resolve criminal cases by deferred prosecution for treatment, counseling, family therapy or other options, or plea agreement or trial or sentencing and/or appeal.

Tohono O’odham Nation

The Tohono O’odham Office of Attorney General is hiring three (3) Assistant Attorneys Generals and the Prosecutor’s Office is hiring two (2) Prosecuting Attorneys.  The Office of Attorney General represents the interests of the Tohono O’odham Nation in tribal, state, and federal venues.  Attorneys enjoy a diverse practice, face challenging jurisdictional issues, and protect tribal sovereignty. While you must have at least 1 year of legal experience, the  first year of experience does not need to be as a licensed attorney and can be gained while working in legal fields. Starting salaries for each classification are as follows:

Assistant Attorney General I (1-3 Years of Experience) – $85,982.00
Assistant Attorney General II (3-6 Years of Experience) – $104,761.00
Assistant Attorney General III (6-8 Years of Experience) – $124,528.00
Assistant Attorney General IV (8+ Years of Experience) – $144,414.00
Assistant Chief Prosecutor (3 Years of Experience) – $92,594.00
Assistant/Juvenile Prosecutor (1 Year of Experience) – $72,333.00

The Nation offers generous benefits including paid holidays, employer funded retirement plan, sick and annual leave, and low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance. Requirements include an active Arizona State Bar license, or a license in another state and Arizona licensing within 18 months of employment.  A valid Arizona driver’s license is also required, along with consent to have your driving record checked periodically.  Applicants who are citizens or members of federally recognized tribes are preferred.

For more information, go to Tohono O’odham Nation Human Resources website at http://www.tonation-nsn.gov/employment/. Applicants must also pass a background check.  Send a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for your last three employers to the Office of Attorney General Eunice.Grana@tonation-nsn.gov.

Comanche Nation

Prosecutor(RFP), Lawton, O.K. Full copies of the Request for Proposal can be obtained through the Comanche Nation website: http://www.comanchenation.com. Deadline for submission is January 11, 2018 at 4:00pm CST. Proposals should be submitted in PDF format via email: shannonn@comanchenation.com. Sealed proposals will be received in person at Comanche Nation Administration Building, 584 NW Bingo Rd., Lawton, OK 73502 Attention: Grants Department.

Dakota Plains Legal Services

Managing Attorneys(2), Pine Ridge and Fort Thompson, S.D. The Pine Ridge office serves the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota and Oglala Lakota, Jackson and Bennett counties in South Dakota. The Fort Thompson office serves the Crow Creek and Lower Brule Indian Reservations in South Dakota and Brule, Buffalo, Hughes, Hyde, Lyman, Stanley and Sully counties in South Dakota.

Applicants must have a JD degree and be licensed to practice, or by reciprocity be able to obtain a license to practice, in South Dakota, or be 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.  Applicant must have at least one year’s 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 is competitive, depending on experience.  DPLS has an excellent fringe benefits package including generous leave benefits and employee insurance coverage (medical, dental, life, disability). Please submit a letter of interest and resume to: John J. Buchy, Executive Director, Dakota Plains Legal Services, PO Box 727, Mission, SD 57555, (605) 856-4444, dpls1@gwtc.net.

Native Americans, Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.  Dakota Plains Legal Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Barnhouse Keegan Solimon & West LLP

Transactional Attorney, Albuquerque, N.M. law firm focusing on representation of Native American Tribes and tribal businesses is seeking an associate attorney with four plus years’ experience working as a transactional lawyer.  Federal Indian law experience is a plus but is not required.  Please submit a cover letter, resume and three references to Barnhouse Keegan Solimon & West LLP at lvera@indiancountrylaw.com.

Yakama Nation

Attorney II, Office of Public Defender, Toppenish, W.A. Serves as attorney for the Yakama Nation Public Defender Office and is responsible for providing professional legal representation and advice to Tribal member clients in Tribal, State and Federal Court systems or administrative agencies as assigned by the Lead Attorney Program Manager. Employee is responsible for providing a full range of legal services to Tribal members in areas of criminal, dependency, children’s court, fish and game, civil, family and Federal Indian Law matters, as assigned by the Lead Attorney Program Manager. Services include, legal research, evaluation of potential cases, analysis and preparation of accepted cases, motions, hearings, trials and appeals. The attorney may be appointed by the court(s) as a Guardian Ad Litem in custody matters. Applications may be made to the Yakama Nation Human Resources Department at the Yakama Nation website. Closes January 17, 2017. UPDATE 1/23/18: Now open until February 5, 2018.

DNA-People’s Legal Services

All vacancies as of January 2018, multiple locations, A.Z. Attorneys represent clients in federal, state, and tribal courts, and before administrative agencies. Representation encompasses a wide range of civil matters, including domestic relations, public benefits, consumer problems, civil rights, land disputes, and for Hopi Public Defenders office they represent criminal cases.

Native American Legal Aid Program

Paralegal, Tacoma, W.A. The Native American Legal Aid Program is a project of the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Foundation. Funded by the Puyallup Tribe of Indians, this Program utilizes the resources of the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association’s Volunteer Legal Services Program and other legal services providers to provide civil legal services that help meet the specific and unique needs of Native Americans in our community, including the needs of Puyallup Tribal Members, Alaska Natives and First Nations People. Staff working in this program are employees of the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association. To be considered for this position, please submit BY E-MAIL ONLY a letter of interest, resume, and 3 professional references by the application deadline to Laurie Davenport, Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association Volunteer Legal Services Program Director, at vls@tacomaprobono.org.

Michigan Advocacy Program

2018 Summer Law Clerks, multiple locations, M.I. Law clerks work under the supervision of our staff attorneys on all aspects of our work. Depending on the office, a law clerk’s work may include conducting client interviews, drafting pleadings, legal research, appearing in court hearings under the Michigan student practice rule, assessing legal problems, conveying legal advice through oral and written communication, conducting outreach to migrant labor camps, conducting educational seminars for clients and migrant agency staff, legal research and writing related to individual cases and broader policy issues, legislative tracking and analysis, other systemic advocacy projects in one or more poverty law areas (housing, public benefits, consumer, foreclosure, and family law), MLH content development and maintenance, and assisting with staffing LiveHelp.

Other jobs recently posted:

Attorney, Gila River Indian Community (1/2/2018).

Chief Executive Officer, Iowa Tribe of Kansas and Nebraska (1/2/2018).

Family Court Judge, Oneida Nation, now open until January 8, 2018 (12/15/2017).

Previous Friday Job Announcements: 12/15/2017