Author Archives: Indian Legal Program
Job Opportunities – DNA-People’s Legal Services, Inc
DNA-People’s Legal Services, Inc.
DNA-People’s Legal Services (DNA) is the nation’s largest non-profit Native American legal services program. Since its inception, DNA has pursued an aggressive program of advocacy for the disadvantaged and actively promoted community legal education. We assist low income individuals and families with their most critical legal needs, ensuring a steadfastvoice in the justice system for those struggling with the challenges of poverty. We provide multilingual community legal education and work with community groups to ensure that low-income people understand and can exercise their fundamental legal rights. And we actively work to promote tribal sovereignty and strengthen the judicial systems of those tribes living in and around the areas we serve.
Vacancies
– MLP Attorney, Tuba City, AZ
Closes: 10/13/17
– Staff Attorney, Hopi Public Defender, Keams Canyon, AZ
Closes: 10/13/17
Application Instructions
Applications must include an employment application, transcripts, cover letter, resume, writing sample (5 pages or less), and a list of three references. Any missing documents is considered incomplete.
E-mail to: Hresources@dnalegalservices.org
Mail: DNA-People’s Legal Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 765; Tuba City, AZ, 86045
Phone: (928) 283-3206; Fax: (928) 283-5460
DNA is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. Preference is given to qualified Navajo and other Native American applicants.
Download vacancy announcement PDF: 090617 Advertisement_HPD_MLP-TC
Job Posting – Tribal Court Solicitor
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Salary: $90,724 – $129,283 Annually
Closing Date: 9/16/17 11:59 PM
Definition:
Position Summary: Under general supervision from the Chief Judge, provides legal review and advice to Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) Court. Through legal expertise with Tribal laws, provides research for the Court, working to resolve legal issues as they arise. Ensures that applicable laws are followed so that tribal sovereignty is protected and enhanced. This position may be expected to work evenings and weekends as needed and is not subject to a standard work schedule.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and experience: Bachelor’s degree and graduate of recognized law school, with a minimum of three years experience in state and/or federal setting, and at least three years experience in a tribal court setting. Prefer experience/familiarity with executive, legislative, and judicial functions of tribal government.
Must be admitted to a State Bar, preferably the Arizona State Bar, and to Federal District Court. Incumbent can have no prior felony convictions, no prior misdemeanor convictions in any jurisdiction within the last seven (7) years, and no disbarment or current suspension from other tribal, state or federal courts. Â Must attend a minimum of 15 hours annual continuing legal education as related to job and approved by supervisor.
For full job description and application submission, click here: Tribal Court Solicitor
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Tribal Justice Movie Screening featuring Judge Claudette White – 9/15
Judge Claudette White, Tribal Justice Movie Screening & Reception will be held on Friday, September 15 at 1:30 p.m. in the W.P. Carey Armstrong Great Hall at the Beus Center for Law and Society.
Judge White has served as Chief Judge for the Quechan Tribal Court since 2005. She also rides circuit, serving in tribal courts throughout Southern Arizona and California, including the Fort McDowell Indian Community, Ak-Chin Indian Community, Salt River Pima Maricopa Indian Community and Tonto Apache Tribal Courts. She is President of the Arizona Indian Judges Association, and is a member of the Arizona Tribal, State and Federal Court Forum and the newly formed California Tribal Court/State Court Forum. She works closely with families, state court judges, probation officers and social workers to ensure the best outcomes for families and children. Judge White received her juris doctorate and a Certificate in Indian Law from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in 2005.
This event is free and open to the public. RSVP to ilp@asu.edu. We hope you will join us.
Click the following link to view film clip: Tribal Justice
‘Sin Sells: Economic Development in Indian Country’ by Professor Robert J. Miller – In 3 weeks!
Navajo Nation Law 2017 CLE Conference – Register Today!
Navajo Nation Law CLE Conference will be held on Friday, October 20, 2017 at the Beus Center for Law and Society located at Downtown ASU Phoenix campus.
Register at: law.asu.edu/navajolaw2017
Questions? Contact us at ILP@asu.edu or 480-965-2922
ILP Welcome Dinner – Next week!
ILP Welcome Dinner
August 24, 2017 / 6 p.m.
Beus Center for Law and Society
Conference Center, Room 544, 5th floor
Join the faculty, staff, students and alumni of the Indian Legal Program at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law for a casual reception. We’re excited to welcome newly admitted students to downtown Phoenix campus, and share information about our upcoming events and activities where students can get involved.
RSVP by August 18th to ILP@asu.edu or at 480.965.2922. Come join us!
ILP Student Summer Update – Brian Curley-Chambers
This summer, Brian Curley-Chambers (rising 3L), interned with the Navajo Nation Department of Justice in Window Rock, AZ. He assisted in preparing Public Comments submitted to the United States Office of Tribal Justice, conducted legal research in various areas of law and Navajo Legislative history, and worked closely with attorneys from the Economic and Community Development Unit, Employment and Litigation Unit, and the Human Services and Government Unit. Brian also drafted internal documents for future internal administrative implementations at the NNDOJ and legal memorandum addressing legal questions posed by the Navajo Nation Council.