Judicial Vacancy Announcement – Tohono O’odham Legislative Branch

Sells, Arizona
Tohono O’odham Judicial Court

Closing date: Monday, August 2, 2021
Position: Judge (one position)
Term: One term ending January 31, 2023

Length of Employment:
The Nation’s judges are appointed by the Tohono O’odham Legislative Council and serve six-year terms until a successor is appointed and sworn in. A Nation’s judge is eligible for reappointment to additional terms in office.

Qualifications:
1) Possess a juris doctorate degree and be licensed to practice in any state, be a member in good standing with a state bar association, and have at least three years of experience as a practicing attorney;
2) Possess an associate’s degree and be an enrolled member of the Nation, and have served as a judge for at least six years or have at least ten years of work experience and training in a judicial or law-related field.
NOTE: See 6 T.O.C. Chapter 1, Subsection 1103(C) at http://tolc-nsn.gov/docs/Title6Ch1.pdf for additional requirements and disqualifications.

See full vacancy description here.

Application requirements:
Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit materials electronically.
Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, three writing samples, and three reference letters along with the completed application forms available at http://tolc-nsn.gov/ to:

ATTN: Leander V. Mase, Chairperson
Judiciary Committee
Tohono O’odham Legislative Branch
Post Office Box 837
Sells, Arizona 85634
(520) 383-5260 leander.mase@tonation-nsn.gov