The Hopi Tribe is seeking a qualified person to serve as a Pro Tem Judge of the Hopi Tribal Court located in Keams Canyon, Arizona on the Hopi Indian Reservation. The Hopi Tribal Court is located approximately 60 miles northeast of Winslow, Arizona. The Hopi Tribe exercises jurisdiction over a broad range of civil and criminal matters. A Pro Tem Judge(s) will be appointed to hear cases as assigned by the Chief Judge in instances where the Hopi Trial Court judges have conflicts of interest and in other cases where needed. This is a part-time, as needed appointment and will be paid at a daily stipend rate.

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Job Title: Staff Attorney
Classification: Full Time Regular
Department: Legal
Overtime: Exempt
Background Check: Criminal History (based upon personal identifying information).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with Indian individuals, families, organizations and Tribal governments in all areas of Federal Indian Law, including but not limited to, advising on issues involving jurisdiction, estate planning, trust assets, tribal governance, employment, and the Indian Child Welfare Act. May represent clients in court or before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government.

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The General Counsel is the principal legal counsel of the Hopi Tribe and reports directly to the Hopi Tribal Council. The General Counsel provides professional legal counsel and representation to the Hopi government as specified by the Tribal Council. The General Counsel manages the work of the Tribe’s Office of General Counsel, and assists the Tribal Council in managing the work of the Tribe’s outside legal counsel.

Job #: 11-007
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Number of positions: 1
Department: Office of General Counsel
Salary: $DOE
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To obtain the employment application, you may go to the Tribe’s website or click the following link: http://www.hopi-nsn.gov/tribal-services/human-resources/job-listings/

Questions may be directed to its HR office at 928-734-3212.

YAKAMA NATION HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Associate Attorney II
Office of Legal Counsel
Hourly Wage: $40.56/Regular/Full-Time

Serves as legal counsel to the Yakama Nation Tribal Council, Yakama Nation government as a whole, including all departments and programs, and Yakama Nation enterprises. Representation includes appearances before tribal, state, and federal courts, and other hearing bodies. Services encompass many different subject matter areas without specialization in any particular field other than Federal Indian law.

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• Provide employee relations and labor relations advisory services based on knowledge of Federal laws, rules, and regulations.
• Perform case and situation analysis of problems and apply knowledge and skills to solve diverse disciplinary issues, and provide accurate direction and instruction for procedural requirements on adverse and disciplinary actions.
• Develop and maintain a sound working relationship with other Federal agencies, especially the Department of Labor (DOL), the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), and the Office of Regional Counsel (ORC) to ensure a viable program.
• Advise management on appropriate procedures and practices to avoid unfair labor practices (ULP) changes on proposed actions, and is a technical advisor and/or representative on controversial and complex ULP and grievance issues, to include mediation and impasse proceeding before Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service (FMCS) and Federal Service Impasses Panel (FSIP).
• Provides advisory services on performance management and the function of an employee appraisal program.
• Perform duties associated with Labor Management Relations, including representing the Area Office in meetings and discussions with formal and informal employee groups determining the appropriateness of recognition required by employee organizations under Executive Order 11491; Serve as an advisor to management’s negotiating committee for general agreements and handle grievance cases in accordance with negotiated agreements as appropriate.

HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants must submit a completed application prior to Midnight Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date: Monday, November 30, 2015

1. Click “Apply Online” to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
2. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload the Required Documents listed below.
3. Please ensure you click the “Submit My Answers” button to submit your application.  It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
4. Applications must be received by the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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   AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

   Rowena Valadez
   Phone: (602)364-5224
   TDD: (301) 443-6394
   Email: ROWENA.VALADEZ@IHS.GOV
   Agency Information:
   Indian Health Service HR Center HR
   12300 Twinbrook Parkway Ste 230
   Rockville, MD
   20852

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Nez Perce Tribe seeks Tribal Prosecutor to:

• Represent the Tribe in all criminal and juvenile cases before Nez Perce Tribal Court, reviewing reports and charging cases, drafting written complaints, motions, proposed orders, legal briefs, jury instructions, sentencing recommendations, and other legal documents.
• Work closely with the Tribal Police Department, Conservation Enforcement, Social Services, Probation, Domestic Violence Programs, and other tribal agencies in filing and prosecuting their cases in Tribal Court.
• Supervise an office assistant, deputy prosecutor, and Child Support Enforcement attorney.

Requires at least two years (five preferred) of successful experience as a prosecutor or criminal defense attorney, preferably in a tribal government setting. Please provide a legal writing sample with application, and resume listing at least three work-related references. Must include a completed NPT application (available on www.nezperce.org). Applicant must possess a valid driver’s license with the ability to be insured under the Tribe’s policy; applicants who are not Idaho residents must provide their own Motor Vehicle Report.

Salary approximately $75K+ DOE/DOQ and includes generous health insurance and other benefits.  Call (208) 843-7332 for assistance. Applications to be accepted until position is filled. Tribal preference applies.  Incomplete application packets will not be considered.

Mail to:
TRIBAL PROSECUTOR HR-15-180
PO Box 365
Lapwai ID 83540-0365