Call for Presentations: 2016 Navajo Nation Law CLE

2016 Navajo CLE Proposals

The Indian Legal Program will host the 2016 Navajo Nation Law CLE on Friday, October 21, 2016 at the new ASU law school located in downtown Phoenix. I hope you will save the date an join us for this event. Please consider proposing individual session or a panel for this year’s event. The planning committee would love to hear your ideas. Please share with anyone you think might be interested. Thanks in advance for your help.

 

Job Opportunity – Administrator Advisor (AK)

Department of Housing and Urban Development
Anchorage, AK

Salary Range: $92,426.00 to $120,159.00 / Per Year
Job Announcement Number: 16-HUD-577-P
Closes: Sunday, 5/1/2016

This position is located in the Office of Native American Programs (ONAP).

Duties:
As the Administrator Advisor, you will:

  • Prepare policy letters and position papers for the Administrator and review all policy guidance for consistency with regulations, statues; and coordinate all policies for consistency.
  • Be responsible for planning and conducting outreach to the public and client groups.
  • Plan, coordinate and assemble periodic reports on the Business Operating Plan (BOP).
  • Utilize available computer equipment and data systems to maintain current grantee data, track performance trends, compliance issues and generate appropriate work products.
  • Provide oversight to local functions such as managing travel, staff and equipment resources, and training.

For Anchorage, AK job announcement, click here: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/436170200/

Job Opportunity – Administrator Advisor (IL & CO)

Administrator Advisor
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Chicago, IL and Denver, CO

Salary Range: $90,779.00 to $120,427.00 / Per Year
Job Announcement Number: 16-HUD-575-P
Closes: Sunday, 5/1/2016

This position is located in the Office of Native American Programs (ONAP).

Duties:
As the Administrator Advisor, you will:

  • Prepare policy letters and position papers for the Administrator and review all policy guidance for consistency with regulations, statues; and coordinate all policies for consistency.
  • Be responsible for planning and conducting outreach to the public and client groups.
  • Plan, coordinate and assemble periodic reports on the Business Operating Plan (BOP).
  • Utilize available computer equipment and data systems to maintain current grantee data, track performance trends, compliance issues and generate appropriate work products.
  • Provide oversight to local functions such as managing travel, staff and equipment resources, and training.

For Illinois and Colorado job announcements, click here: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/436170200/

Job Opportunity – Associate Attorney

Wagenlander & Heisterkamp LLC (Denver, CO)
Associate Attorney

There is an immediate opening for a full-time Associate Attorney. This is for an attorney at least three years legal practice experience. Salary is commensurate with such an experience level and being a small firm. Travel will be required.  Applicants must be licensed and in good standing in Colorado or willing to take the next available state bar exam at own expense. An attorney with interest in Indian, international or cross-cultural issues is being sought. Applicants should be self-starters who want to be immediately and directly engaged with the firm’s long-time clients. Some litigation in tribal, state, and federal court will occur from time-to-time, but the position mostly involves general counsel work including policy making, contracting, dispute resolution and public policy development. Indian preference in hiring is given.  Starting salary up to $61,000 D.O.E. with health insurance and retirement savings benefits when qualified. Bonus possibility at year-end. An opportunity to develop into a firm partner is always offered by the firm to its attorneys and is dependent on achievement, compatibility and commitment to law and the firm.

Desired Class Level: Alum 0-3 yrs exp, Alum 4-6 yrs exp
Posting Date: April 19, 2016
Expiration Date: May 20, 2016
Contact:
Mr. David Heisterkamp
Partner/co-owner
1700 Broadway, Suite 1202 Denver, Colorado 80290 United States
Default email for resumes.: wagenlan@wagenlander.com
How To Apply: Please submit resume, cover letter and references via Symplicity.
Additional Documents: Cover Letter, Other Documents
Requested Document Notes: Please submit resume, cover letter and references via Symplicity.
id: 26688

Job Opportunity – City Magistrate

City of Mesa – City Court
City Magistrate

JOB DESCRIPTION

Classification Responsibilities: A City Magistrate is responsible for presiding over misdemeanor and civil traffic cases filed with the Mesa Municipal Court, and presides over Orders of Protection. A City Magistrate is responsible for applying relevant Supreme Court Rules, state statutes, City ordinances, and case law when presiding over trials to the court, trials to a jury, pre-trial conferences, arraignments, motions, and other hearings. An employee in this class is also responsible for imposing sentences commensurate to the offense and within the parameters allowed by law. In addition, may be required to conduct initial appearances or arraignments in a jail court environment in accordance with the Arizona Rules of Criminal Procedure. This class performs related duties as required.

Distinguishing Features: A City Magistrate is appointed by the City Council to a specified term. Prior to consideration for reappointment by the City Council, City Magistrates are evaluated by a Judicial Advisory Board, which makes recommendations to the City Council. This class is FLSA exempt- professional.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to 7 – 9 years of experience as a lawyer, judge, or hearing officer in criminal or traffic cases, and graduation from an accredited school of law.

Special Requirements. Admission to the Arizona State Bar Association. For this position, an individual receiving a conditional offer of employment from the City of Mesa must pass a background investigation through the City of Mesa Police Department, the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and Federal Bureau of Investigation prior to commencing employment with the City of Mesa.

Salary: $143,000 / Year
Closing Date: 05/05/2016 11:59 PM

Click here for City Magistrate – City of Mesa Job Posting

Job Opportunity – Attorney General

The Office of Attorney General is now hiring an Assistant Attorney General I, with at least one year of relevant experience.  The Office of Attorney General represents the interests of the Tohono O’odham Nation in tribal, state, and federal venues.  Attorneys in the office enjoy a diverse practice and challenging jurisdictional issues while protecting tribal sovereignty.   The Nation offers generous benefits including paid holidays, sick and annual leave, low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.  Applicants must pass a background check.  Send resume, legal writing sample, and three references to Acting Attorney General Laura Berglan via email at laura.berglan@tonation-nsn.gov.

Tribal Court Trial Skills College – June 6-8, 2016 – Register Today!

Trial Skills 2016 Flyer

 

June 6: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
June 7: 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
June 8: 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
(Breakfast and lunch will be provided each day)

Do you need to improve your trial skills? Our Tribal Court Trial Skills College is a robust, 3-day program designed for tribal advocates and attorneys who want to improve all facets of their trial advocacy skills.

Test your skills and gain immediate feedback from practicing trial lawyers and judges who specialize in the field of Indian Law.

The agenda is filled each day with informational lectures on Indian Law and trial advocacy, culminating in a trial simulation, where you can test your skills by participating in interviewing and preparing witnesses, opening statements, direct and cross examination, evidence and exhibits, and more.

For more information, see conference webpage: http://conferences.asucollegeoflaw.com/tribalcourt2016/

Lunch Lecture with Christopher Deschene – April 19!

Chris Deschene

Christopher Deschene (’05) will be on campus to meet students and share information about his position as Director of the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Indian Energy.

April 19 (12:15pm) in Room 114, Armstrong Hall.
Free and open to the public. Food will be reserved to those who RSVP to ILP@asu.edu. We hope you will join us!