Pipeline to Law Workshop at University of Washington – June 14-18

This summer the Native American Pipeline to Law team will host a 5-day session to help students better understand the law school admissions process at University of Washington School of Law in Seattle, Washington. Housing provided and a limited number of LSAT Prep courses will be available for participating students. Space is limited, register soon!

Register for this workshop at:
https://www.law.asu.edu/conferences/native-american-law-school-admissions-workshops

June 14-18, 2017 at University of Washington
Application deadline: May 31, 2017

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Job Opportunities – Associate Attorneys

Hobbs Straus Dean & Walker, LLP, a national law firm with offices in Washington D.C., Portland, Oklahoma City, Sacramento and Anchorage seeks Associate Attorneys for its Washington, DC and Portland, OR offices.   Hobbs Straus specializes in Federal Indian Law and has worked for over 30 years to realize positive change in Indian Country.  Our attorneys are dedicated to promoting and defending sovereign rights, expanding opportunities for tribes, and improving the lives of American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Qualifications for candidates for both offices include:  (1) superior research and writing skills; (2) strong academic performance; (3) strong communication skills; and (4) a commitment to tribal representation.

We are looking for candidates that have a minimum of 1-3 years of legal experience.  Prior experience in the field of Indian law is strongly preferred.

To apply:  Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and writing sample to Ms. Robin Branthover at rbranthover@hobbsstraus.com. Please indicate which office you are interested in applying for in your cover letter.

Thank you for your interest in Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP.

http://www.hobbsstraus.com

Job Opportunity – Tribal Prosecutor

Havasupai Tribe
Havasupai Tribal Prosecutor

Duties
The following examples of duties are intended to be illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive or restrictive.

  • Prosecuted criminal proceedings in the Havasupai Tribe Court after making initial determinations to prosecute cases.
  • Signs, files and presents complaints, subpoenas, process of service, and other necessary documents in criminal proceedings.
  • Presents evidence against accused person(s) to the Tribal Court of the Havasupai Tribe; assists in the gathering and analyzing of evidence in all criminal cases.
  • Works cooperatively with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, State, County, and other Indian and Federal Law Enforcement Agency Personnel.
  • Provides technical assistance for changes to Tribal Ordinances for approval by the Tribal Council.
  • Performs related duties as assigned and authorized.

Download full job announcement here: Havasupai Tribal Prosecutor.

Interested applicants should provide a letter of interest and a current resume to April Olson at aeolson@rothsteinlaw.com.

Job Opportunity – Public Defender

Salary Range: $87,922 – $174,428 DOE

Pima County Government is seeking a dynamic, creative and experienced leader for the position of Public Defender. This position reports organizationally to the Public Defense Services Director and is responsible for representing, defending, advising and counseling persons not financially able to employ counsel in criminal and other proceedings as set forth in Arizona Revised Statutes. The Public Defender is responsible for the planning, directing, coordinating and administering functions and activities of the Public Defender’s Office including operations, accounting and reporting functions. This is an unclassified position exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules. E

xpected qualifications include: graduation from an accredited school of law and six years of experience in criminal litigation, three of which specialized in criminal defense and two of which involved supervisory or management responsibilities.

This position is with the Pima County Public Defender’s Office. This position is Open Until Filled with a 1stscreening date of March 17, 2017.

Interested candidates can apply at this link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pima/jobs/1669783/7515-public-defender?keywords=public%20defender&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Pipeline to Law Workshop at University of Washington – June 14-18

This summer the Native American Pipeline to Law team will host a 5-day session to help students better understand the law school admissions process at University of Washington School of Law in Seattle, Washington. Housing provided and a limited number of LSAT Prep courses will be available for participating students. Space is limited, register soon!

Register for this workshop at:
https://www.law.asu.edu/conferences/native-american-law-school-admissions-workshops

June 14-18, 2017 at University of Washington
Application deadline: May 31, 2017

Download PDF Pipeline To Law Workshop – UW.
#‎pipelinetolaw‬‪
#‎prelawworkshops