Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Scottsdale, Arizona
Managing Defense Attorney
$88,583 to $128,449 per annum (Full Range)

Description: : Under general Administrative direction of the Community Manager or assigned Assistant Community Manager, directs, manages and supervises the overall operations of the Defense Advocate’s Office. Directs all department personnel in duties assigned for the representation of Community members facing criminal, juvenile, and/or traffic charges before the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Community (SRPMIC) Tribal Court. This is treated as an FLSA exempt job class.

Qualification: : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Juris Doctorate degree and three (3) years of experience in the practice of law, which includes general administrative experience. Must have knowledge of the Indian Civil Rights Act, and a working knowledge of Tribal governments and the Tribal Court system. Knowledge of social and economic conditions of tribal communities and governments desirable.

Special Requirements : Membership and good standing in the AZ BAR is required. Must demonstrate a commitment to ongoing training and education.

SUBMIT OFFICIAL SRPMIC APPLICATION OR RESUME TO: SRPMIC -Human Resources, 10,005 E. Osborn Rd. Scottsdale, Arizona 85256

For full job description and to download our application, please visit our website: www.srpmicjobs.com

Closing date: May 5, 2008

ASSOCIATE JUDGE – 3 Vacant Positions

SUPERVISED BY: Chief Judge

SALARY: $54,450 – $74,868 per annum (salary set by SRPMIC Council)

Under the administrative direction of the Chief Judge, responsible for the fair and impartial administration of justice pursuant to the judicial powers granted by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) Council and on matters assigned by the Chief Judge. The Associate Judge is appointed by the Council and presides over and rules in cases as assigned by the Chief Judge. The Associate Judge performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Judge.

Qualifications: The applicant shall meet all the qualifications as set for in Chapter 4, Article 2, § 4-22(B) of the SRPMIC Code of Ordinances as amended. Such qualifications include:
(1) Being thirty (30) years of age or older;
(2) Possessing a two (2) year degree (Associate of Arts, certificate, etc.) or higher preferably in a law related field (e.g., law degree, criminal justice, administration of justice, Police Science, paralegal) OR having at least three (3) years consecutive bench experience within the past five (5) years of appointment to the bench;
(3) Being an enrolled member of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, the Gila River Indian Community, the Ak-Chin Indian Community or the Tohono O’odham Nation with preference given to enrolled members of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community;

SUBMIT OFFICIAL SRPMIC APPLICATION OR RESUME TO: SRPMIC -Human Resources, 10,005 E. Osborn Rd. Scottsdale, Arizona 85256
For full job description and to download our application, please visit our website: www.srpmicjobs.com

Juvenile Judge – 2 Positions

SUPERVISED BY: Chief Judge
SALARY: $54,450 – $74,868 per annum (salary set by SRPMIC Council)

Under the administrative direction of the Chief Judge, responsible for the fair and impartial administration of justice pursuant to the judicial powers granted by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) Council and on matters assigned by the Chief Judge. The Juvenile Judge is appointed by the Council and presides over and rules in cases as assigned by the Chief Judge. The Juvenile Judge performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Judge.

Qualifications: The applicant shall meet all the qualifications as set for in Chapter 4, Article 2, § 4-22(B) of the SRPMIC Code of Ordinances as amended. Such qualifications include:
(1) Being thirty (30) years of age or older;
(2) Possessing a two (2) year degree (Associate of Arts, certificate, etc.) or higher preferably in a law related field (e.g., law degree, criminal justice, administration of justice, Police Science, paralegal) OR having at least three (3) years consecutive bench experience within the past five (5) years of appointment to the bench;
(3) Being an enrolled member of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, the Gila River Indian Community, the Ak-Chin Indian Community or the Tohono O’odham Nation with preference given to enrolled members of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community;
SUBMIT OFFICIAL SRPMIC APPLICATION OR RESUME TO: SRPMIC -Human Resources, 10,005 E. Osborn Rd. Scottsdale, Arizona 85256

For full job description and to download our application, please visit our website: www.srpmicjobs.com

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEYS
California Offices

Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP is a nationwide firm specializing in the practice of
Federal Indian law. We represent Native American tribes in complex governmental
negotiations, business transactions in Indian Country, administrative law and federal
lobbying.

We seek an experienced associate attorney to join our California office located in Palm
Desert and another to join our Sacramento office. Qualified candidates must possess a
Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school, California State Bar license,
and a minimum of two to five years of legal experience. A background in Federal Indian
law is preferred. Candidates must also possess excellent analytical, research and
communication skills, and the ability to work well independently and as a team in a fast
paced environment. We offer excellent salary and bonus compensation, as well as a
generous benefit package.

Please email your resume, a writing sample, law school transcripts if graduated within the
past five years, and compensation requirements to: jwarren@ndnlaw.com.
NOTE: Firm representatives will be available to meet with potential candidates during
the Federal Bar Association Indian Law Conference in Albuquerque on April 10-11,
2008. If you are interested in arranging such a meeting, please indicate this upon
submission of your resume.