The Redwood Valley Little River Band of Pomo Indians in Redwood Valley, C.A. is requesting proposals for legal services from attorneys who are currently licensed to practice law in California or from law firms who currently employ attorneys licensed to practice law in California. Please see the attached document for more information on requested qualifications and how to submit the proposal. Please contact Mary Camp at admin@rvrpromo.net if you have any questions.
request for proposals
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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
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.
Department of Justice
Trial Attorney, Environment and Natural Resources Division, Washington D.C. 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. Because of the diverse nature of our docket, the ideal candidate should be comfortable in a “first-chair” role in multiple complex cases, and have demonstrated and substantial experience in all aspects of civil litigation, including pre-trial discovery, presentation of oral argument, and examination of fact and expert witnesses. Applications close on March 27, 2018.
Assistant U.S. Attorney, Oklahoma City, O.K. The office is currently seeking applicants to fill one or more Assistant U.S. Attorney positions in the Criminal Division. Assignment to the Criminal Division may include responsibility for all phases of criminal prosecution from providing guidance to law enforcement officers, initiating criminal charges, conducting grand jury proceedings and trials, handling appeals, or asset forfeiture matters. Applications close on March 15, 2018.
Assistant U.S. Attorney, Albuquerque, N.M. The attorney selected will serve in the Civil Division in the Albuquerque office. In this capacity, the attorney will be assigned to litigate civil defensive cases, including torts, employment discrimination, Administrative Procedures Act cases, immigration cases, and miscellaneous actions. Applications close on March 23, 2018.
California Indian Legal Services
Staff Attorney, Bishop, C.A. This is a full-time position devoted to increasing and enhancing the legal services we provide to individuals with Indian law and non-Indian law issues, including general poverty law. Staff attorney will work with individuals, families, organizations and tribal governments in all areas of Federal Indian law, including but not limited to, advising on issues involving jurisdiction, tax, estate planning, trust assets, environmental law, natural resource development, cultural resource protection, Indian education, tribal governance, employment, tribal justice systems, and the Indian Child Welfare Act. Responsibilities may range from the provision of brief counsel and services to low income Indian individuals to representing individuals and tribes in state and federal court, negotiating contracts, advising tribal clients and developing and implementing constitutions, codes, and policies for tribal clients. For instructions on how to apply, please see the job announcement.
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
Litigator, Nesplem, W.A. The abuse of opioids is a widespread problem on the Colville Reservation. The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation (“Tribes”) is issuing this Request for Proposals (“RFP”) to qualified law firms interested in providing legal services consisting of representation in litigation against opioid manufacturers and distributors on behalf of the Tribes. Applications close on March 26, 2018.
DNA People’s Legal Services
Finance Director, Window Rock, A.Z. The Director of Finance is a full-time position that provides overall financial management and analysis for DNA. The position will oversee and review all financial transactions; perform complex budgeting and accounting functions, conduct financial, statistical and analytical studies and projections; prepare financial reports for management, the board and others; oversee all DNA law offices budgets in the preparation for and execution of the annual audit, tax and other regulatory filings; periodically consult with the program team on financial reports of grantees; and ensure that DNA adheres to the best, most reliable and most transparent financial policies and procedures.
Legal Services of South Central Michigan
Staff Attorney, Lansing, M.I. Legal Services of South Central Michigan is hiring two (2) attorneys to provide a range of individual advocacy and impact work as a generalist, including family, consumer, public benefits and housing law. Applications close on March 28, 2018.
Falmouth Institute
Are you interested in providing Professional Development Training and Technical Assistance to Tribal Governments and Organizations? Founded in 1985, The Falmouth Institute is seeking to expand its Faculty. We will be conducting interviews with experienced candidates March 21-22 in Phoenix and April 16-18 in Las Vegas. We are currently recruiting instructors in the following fields:
· Finance
· Law
· Human Resources
· Governance
· Boards and Councils
Do you have at least 5 years of experience in your field, a degree related to your specialty, and experience presenting before an audience in Indian Country? If so, send your resume and interest to: basla.andolsun@falmouthinstitute.com.
Last Week’s Job Announcements: March 2, 2018.
Friday Job Announcements
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.
Nez Perce Tribe
Hanford Project Legal Policy Analyst, Environmental Restoration and Waste Management Program, Lapwai I.D. The ERWM program’s role is to protect the Tribe’s treaty-reserved right at the Hanford Site in the state of Washington, regulate air quality on the Tribe’s Reservation in the state of Idaho, and oversee emergency response planning on the Reservation. The ideal candidate will be a team player; will have sound judgement, accompanied by excellent research, writing, and communication skills; the ability to analyze complex factual, legal, and policy issues; the ability to delve deeply into environmental strategies and projects related to the Tribe’s interests at the Hanford Site; and the ability to respond to a wide array of environmental issues that require prompt and accurate analysis. The Tribe offers an attractive compensation package, including: medical and life insurance, a matching 401(k) contribution, and a generous leave policy. Applicants must have relevant experience with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school. Applicants must also pass a criminal background check with no criminal convictions, hold membership in good standing with state bar, have a minimum of one (1) year of legal practice experience, and have a positive work history, and a valid driver license with the ability to be insured under the Tribe’s policy. The Tribe is a drug-free work environment; pre-employment drug testing is required. Experience with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and experience working on behalf of Indian tribes or other governments is preferred. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, 5-10 page writing sample, three (3) references, a Nez Perce Tribe application, and a current motor vehicle report from the state(s) where you have been licensed to drive within the last three (3) years. Applications close on March 16, 2018.
Ho-Chunk Nation
Tribal Counsel, Ho-Chunk Nation, W.I. 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 courtroom representation; advocate for federal, state, and tribal statutory, regulatory, and policy changes that provide the best protections for the Nation; and other duties as assigned. Interested applicants should submit an application, resume, and transcripts. Applications close on March 9, 2018.
Shoshone-Bannock Tribes
Deputy Tribal Prosecutor, Fort Hall, I.D. The Deputy Prosecutor investigates, compiles, and presents cases in the Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Court on behalf of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. The caseload is mainly focused on criminal matters, but will include juvenile, child support, child protection, and other cases as assigned. The Deputy Prosecutor completes work in compliance with the Shoshone-Bannock Law and Order Code; Ordinances; Resolutions; and internal protocols, policies, and procedures. The Deputy Prosecutor assists the Chief Prosecutor in handing managerial and administrative duties. A complete application must be submitted to the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Personnel Department no later than 5pm on March 9, 2018.
Assistant Tribal Prosecutor, Fort Hall, I.D. The Assistant Prosecutor investigates, compiles, and presents cases in the Shoshone-Bannock Tribal Court on behalf of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. The caseload is mainly focused on criminal matters, but will include juvenile, child support, child protection, and other cases as assigned. The Assistant Prosecutor completes work in compliance with the Shoshone-Bannock Law and Order Code; Ordinances; Resolutions; and internal protocols, policies, and procedures. The Deputy Prosecutor assists the Chief Prosecutor in handing managerial and administrative duties. A complete application must be submitted to the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Personnel Department no later than 5pm on March 9, 2018.
First Alaskans Institute
For either of the following positions, please consult this website. To apply, please submit your letter of interest, current resume, three current professional letters of recommendation, and three personal references from people other than those writing letters of recommendation to info@firstalaskans.org.
Indigenous and Governmental Affairs Strategist, Anchorage, A.K. The Indigenous and Governmental Affairs Strategist plays an important role within the Alaska Native Policy Center (ANPC) to build relationships, connections, and unity to amplify the self-determination of our peoples through advancing and protecting Alaska Native ways of living, being and knowing. This position responds to the growing need within our Alaska Native community to host difficult dialogues that advance our Native peoples, social justice and self-determination through policy change and healing for the advancement of our collective and cultural ways of life.
Indigenous Knowledge Advocate, Anchorage, A.K. The Indigenous Knowledge Advocate identifies and carries out critical knowledge sharing, research, and analysis to produce technical and culturally relatable content that speaks to the hearts and minds of the Alaska Native and broader Alaskan community on the issues we care about. With 10,000+ years of intimate Indigenous knowledge and stewardship methods which allowed for us to be self-sustaining peoples, we have much to draw upon from our ancestral connections to collectively advance as Peoples in today’s context.
Association on American Indian Affairs
Cultural Sovereignty Fellowship, Rockville, M.D. The Cultural Sovereignty Fellowship is a one-year fellowship position. AAIA is seeking recent graduates of undergraduate, graduate or law degree programs; the applicant must have or will graduate between January 2016 and June 2018. The Cultural Sovereignty Fellow 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, sacred site protection, repatriation and protection of cultural heritage. A successful applicant will receive a stipend starting at $35,000 depending on the applicant’s degree program and level of experience.
Yurok Tribe
Associate General Counsel, Northern California. This is a full-time regular position. Salary ranges from $60,904 to $94,898. This position includes medical, dental, and vision; benefits include sick and vacation pay. To apply, please visit www.yuroktribe.org, or call (707) 482-1350 for more information.
Other postings this week: Request for Proposal: IGRA and AZ State Gaming Compact (Feb. 28, 2018)
Previous Week’s Announcements: Feb. 23, 2018.
Request for Proposal: IGRA and AZ Tribal State Gaming Compact (Hopi Tribe)
The Hopi Tribe is accepting requests for a Contract to provide legal services to Hopi Tribe in connection with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, matters under the Arizona Tribal State Gaming Compact and applicable Hopi Tribe laws and policies. The Contractor will work on amendments, negotiations and implementations of the Compact relative to transfer agreements and/or gaming facilities. The Contractor will assist the Office of General Counsel with transactional services which includes, but not limited to review and drafting Hopi Tribe laws and policies with respect to gaming regulatory, drafting of contracts, review of licensing issues, amendments, negotiations and implementation of the Compacts and any ancillary issues related to the aforementioned. Proposals must be postmarked by 5:00pm MST on March 2, 2018.
Friday Job Announcements
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.
Fort Mojave Indian Tribe
Chief Judge, Needles, C.A. Responsible for fairly and impartially hearing and deciding judicial matters within the jurisdiction of the Fort Mojave Tribal Court, and for the administrative operations of the Fort Mojave Tribal Court and supervises the Tribal Court and its employees, including case management and the timelines of decisions. Anyone interested would go to the www.fortmojave.com website, go to careers, and scroll down to fill out an application, or call the Fort Mojave Indian Tribe’s Human Resources Department at 760-629-6147 and we can fax or e-mail the application.
Reno-Sparks Indian Colony
Staff Attorney, Reno, N.V. Works under the direction and supervision of the Senior Staff Attorney to provide legal counsel and representation to the RSIC Tribal Chairman, Tribal Council and staff on legal and quasi-legal matters as directed by the Senior Staff Attorney. The entire application process including downloadable job application can be found here.
Department of Justice
AUSA, Criminal Division, District of Montana, Billings, M.T. Handles the prosecution of economic crime, public corruption, narcotic cases and Indian Country cases for the District of Montana.
Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians
Tribal Attorney, Oakhurst, C.A. Serves as an in-house legal advisor, representative, and counselor. Job application and job description can be located at www.chukchansitribe.net.
Department of Commerce
Attorney-Advisor, NOAA, Silver Spring, M.D. Provides legal advice to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) on protected resources actions, such as those developed pursuant to the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), Federal Power Act and other protected resources statutes. Closes February 15, 2018.
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. Applications may be made to the Yakama Nation Human Resources Department at the Yakama Nation website. Now open until February 5, 2018. Previously posted in #57.
Comanche Nation
Associate District Judge (RFP), Lawton, O.K. Deadline for submission is February 7, 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. Previously posted in #57.
Central Council Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska
Court Investigator (RFP), Juneau, A.K. The Tlingit & Haida Tribal Court is soliciting contractual-service proposals for a Court Investigator(s) for cases involving children in the Tribal Court. The Tribal Court will contract with up to three (3) Court Investigators for a one (1) year contact with three (3) one-year Options for a maximum of four years. Previously posted in #50.
Other jobs recently posted:
AUSA, Criminal Division, Western District of Michigan (1/25/18).
Previous Friday Job Announcements: 2018/01/19
GTB RFPs for ICW and Probate/Estate Planning Attorneys
Links: RFP for Indian Child Welfare Attorneys [PDF], RFP for Probate-Estate Planning Attorneys [PDF]
Deadline for submissions is 5:00 P.M. Thursday, December 14, 2017.
RFP for Contractual Evaluator of FHTWC at GTB
Link: Request for Proposal(PDF)
Deadline for submission is 5:00PM Friday, November, 10, 2017.
GTB RFP For CR Trainer/Consultant
Link: Announcement(PDF)
Applications for the contractual position within the Grand Traverse Band’s Family Healing to Wellness Court can be submitted until 5 PM ET October 6, 2017.
GTB RFP for GALs
Link: Announcement(PDF)
The Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians Tribal Court is soliciting contractual-service proposals for a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) to represent the interests of minors and vulnerable adults in the Tribal Court. The Tribal Court will contract with three (3) GALs for a one (1) year contact that may be renewed for a maximum of three (3) years.
The deadline to submit proposals is 5:00 PM Wednesday, October 4, 2017.
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