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Sustaining the Reservation: Creating the Tribal Economies CLE Conference

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February 27 – 28, 2014

Thursday, February 27th
Turquoise Ballroom – Memorial Union
Arizona State University – Tempe                          

Friday, February 28th
Great Hall/Armstrong Hall/College of Law
Arizona State University – Tempe

The extreme poverty found on most reservations today threatens their very existence as the permanent homelands of Indian families and tribal governments. As a consequence, improving economic conditions on reservations is one of the most important issues facing tribal governments and communities today.

Sustaining the Reservation: Creating Tribal Economies will continue the conversation and explore viable solutions how tribal governments and tribal citizens can create sustainable economies that will help them preserve their reservations as permanent homelands for their families, governments, and cultures.

This conference brings together cutting-edge scholars, tribal leaders, and officials, economic development planners, attorneys, and others to explore this important topic.

Who should attend? Tribal leaders and employees, attorneys, economic development planners, investors, and anyone who cares about the future of tribal communities.

Early Rate:  $275.00 ends January 25, 5 p.m.
Regular Rate:  $325.00 ends February 25, 5 p.m.
Walk-In Rate:  $400.00

May quality for up to 10 General CLE Credits for State Bar of Arizona.
Approval pending New Mexico MCLE Bar Association.

Click here for more info and to register!  http://conferences.asucollegeoflaw.com/tribaleconomies/

 

Job Opportunity – Executive Director, DNA Legal Services

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Executive Director

DNA-People’s Legal Services, Inc. (Window Rock, AZ)

Position Type:      Attorney

Practice Area(s):  Indian/Native American, Legal Services, All Practice Areas

Geographic Preference:  Southwest (AZ, NM)

Description:          DNA-PEOPLE’S LEGAL SERVICES
WINDOW ROCK, ARIZONA
JOB VACANCY

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Complete information on-line at www.dnalegalservices.org
Minimum seven years management experience,
excellent communication skills, fundraising experience and knowledge of financial accounting.

Licensed with AZ*, NM* or Navajo Nation, Juris Doctor degree preferred.

Application Deadline: January 25, 2014
*Legal services provisional license acceptable

DNA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Preference given to qualified Navajo and other Native American applicants.

Desired Class Level:       RECENT GRADS, Alum 0-3 yrs exp, Alum 4-6 yrs exp, Alum 7+ yrs exp, MLS, LLM

Posting Date: December 10, 2013

Expiration Date:   January 25, 2014

contact:       Jammie Watchman

Executive Assistant

PO Box 306 Window Rock, Arizona 86515 United States

Resume Receipt:   E-mail, Other (see below)

Default email for resumes.:     Exec.dir.apps@dnalegalservices.org

How To Apply:     APPLICATION/INFORMATION: Persons interested in being considered for this position should submit a letter of introduction along with a resume and references to:

Executive Director Search Committee
DNA Board of Directors

Requested Document Notes:   APPLICATION/INFORMATION: Persons interested in being considered for this position should submit a letter of introduction along with a resume and references to:

Executive Director Search Committee
DNA Board of Directors

Applications should be sent to: Exec.dir.apps@dnalegalservices.org

DNA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Preference given to qualified Navajo and other Native American applicants.

id:                  23101

 

Judicial nominating commissions

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The State Bar Appointments Committee is currently accepting applications from active members in good standing to fill the following upcoming vacancies on several judicial nominating commissions. Application forms are due at the State Bar office by Friday, January 31, 2014, and can be obtained by calling Nina Benham in the State Bar’s Phoenix office at 602.340.7329. An application form can also be downloaded from the Bar’s website – www.azbar.org ( click on: For Lawyers/Sections and Committees/Committees/Appointments).

 

Arizona’s Constitution (Article 6) provides for diversity on the judicial nominating commissions.  The Appointments Committee and the Board of Governors consider all aspects of diversity in their recommendations and appointments.  Diverse individuals are encouraged to apply for these positions. 

For more information and candidate criteria/qualifications, please click on the link below.

This is a great opportunity to advance judicial diversity in Arizona.  Feel free to pass this information along to members of your organizations and other qualified individuals.

http://www.azbar.org/sectionsandcommittees/committees/appointments

Vacancies:

Arizona Commission on Appellate Court Appointments
Maricopa County Commission on Trial Court Appointments
Pima County Commission on Trial Court Appointments

Job Opportunity – Tohono O’odham Nation

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Tohono O’odham Nation
Office of Attorney General

 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 Office of Attorney General is now hiring an Assistant Attorney General III, with at least six years of relevant Indian law experience.  The Nation offers generous benefits including paid holidays, sick and annual leave, and low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.

 Minimum requirements include an active Arizona State Bar license, or a license in another state and Arizona licensing within 18 months of employment.  A valid Arizona driver’s license is also required, along with consent to have your driving record checked periodically.  Applicants must also pass a background check.

Send a letter of interest, resume, legal writing sample, and three references to Attorney General Jonathan Jantzen by email to jonathan.jantzen@tonation-nsn.gov. 

Job Opportunity – Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP

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ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY 

Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP is a nationwide law firm dedicated to the representation of American Indian tribes and organizations. We represent tribes and tribal entities in a wide spectrum of services including business transactions, litigation and governmental affairs, in many forums, including state, federal, and tribal courts.

 

We are seeking an experienced Associate Attorney with 1 – 5 years of tribal and federal Indian law practice for our Rapid City, South Dakota office.

 

Minimum qualifications include:

  •  Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school
  •  Status as an active member in good standing of the bar with any state jurisdiction
  • One to five years of experience working with Indian tribes or tribal entities on a wide array of legal issues such as business transitions, housing, education, finance, gaming, government affairs, litigation, energy, natural resources and taxation
  • Familiarity with tribal and federal Indian law
  • Excellent analytical, research and writing abilities
  •  Ability to work well independently and as a team in a fast paced environment
  • Willingness and ability to travel frequently to attend client meetings and court or administrative hearings at locations throughout North Dakota and South Dakota
  • Proven skills in effectively communicating with Tribal clients, opposing co-counsel and federal/state/tribal agency representatives

Your contributions are rewarded with a “Total Compensation” Package including a competitive salary, bonus potential and excellent benefits.

 

Send your resume today with a cover letter, salary requirements, writing sample, professional references and law school transcripts, if graduated within the last 5 years to:

 

Ann Hacker, Director of Human Resources
ahacker@ndnlaw.com
3610 N 163rd Plaza
Omaha, NE 68116

Position is open until November 30, 2013

 

Job Opportunities

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National Tribal Judicial
Center at the National Judicial College: Tribal Program Attorney

We have updated the online option for the NTJC Program Attorney
position, so if you have time, please send this out to your contacts.  We
truly appreciate your assistance!

http://www.judges.org/about/employment.html

 

Mashpee Wampanoag Elder’s Judiciary Committee

 District-Court-Judge-Job-description-10-7-13-Final

 

Attorney Services Request for Proposals

Job ID: 15329575
Position Title: Attorney Services Request for Proposals
Company Name: Kalispel Tribe of Indians
Location(s): Usk, Washington, 99180, United States
Posted: October 22, 2013
Job Function: Attorney
Entry Level: No
Job Type: Contract

APPLY FOR THIS JOB

Contact Person:Cathleen Kintner-ChristiePhone:(509) 445-1664 Ext. Ext 7128
Email Address:ckintner@kalispeltribe.com

Job Description

The Kalispel Tribe is soliciting proposals for contracted services from legal firms or independent attorneys interested in working with the Kalispel Tribal Court (KTC) to provide public defense services. Services are to be provided to persons appointed a public defender by the KTC for criminal proceedings, and to represent parents or young adults who are engaged in ICW dependency and/or guardianship actions in KTC.  The services include, but are not limited to:

  • Review reports, complaints and citations issued or filed by the Tribal Prosecutor, Presenting Officer, Public Safety Officers, Probation Officer or other authorized Officer of the KTC.
  • Performs investigations through interviews, legal research, reviewing reports and evidence.
  • Represents clients by advising clients as to legal and civil rights, choices and consequences and appearing at hearings or trials before the court with client.
  • Files legal motions, briefs, memorandums of authority and other documentation as necessary. Negotiates and confers with other counsel, professionals and interested parties to determine the appropriate legal course of action on behalf of clients.
  • Assists and advises clients to access appropriate services and to comply with court orders as necessary.
  • Performs trial preparation including introducing and examining witnesses, experts and exhibits.
  • Prepares for and participates in sentence and dependency review proceedings.
  • Prepares and presents appeals of cases when, in the Attorney’s opinion, an appeal is in the interest of justice.
  • Maintains high ethical standards and maintains strict confidentiality.

Proposals will be reviewed by the Kalispel Tribal Administrator and those selected may be called for an interview. The Kalispel Tribe reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. Indian Preference shall apply. The contract form shall be a mutually acceptable agreement between the Kalispel Tribe and the law firm or independent Attorney.

Proposals of Professional Qualifications, Fee Schedule and responses to criteria are to be submitted to:

Kalispel Tribe of Indians

Darren Holmes, Tribal Administrator

P.O. Box 39

Usk, WA  99180-0039

All questions concerning this Request for Proposal should be addressed to:

Cathleen Kintner-Christie, Court Administrator

Kalispel Tribal Court

P.O. Box 96

Usk, WA 99180-0096

(509) 445-1664 Ext 7128

Job Requirements

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

Contractors must be graduates of an ABA accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate degree and be in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association.

Contractors must have working knowledge of federal law pertaining to Indian Country and experience in Tribal Court practice, including tribal codes of law and tribal court jurisdiction.

Contractors must have the flexibility to be available on an on call basis as needed.

Kalispel Tribal Court admission requirements must be met before Contractor will be permitted to practice in court.  Contractor will be required to complete an Application to Practice in Kalispel Tribal Court, submit a Resume´ and letter listing accomplishments and stating why they should be given admission to practice in the Kalispel Tribal Court.

Contractors shall base their contract proposal on the following criteria:

1.         Set hourly fee for consultation.

2.         Set hourly fee structure for court appearances.

3.         Other office staff time, if applicable, at an hourly rate.

4.         Travel cost reimbursement requirements.

5.         Any reimbursable cost associated with the service.

6.         Experience of the attorney with providing public defender services in Tribal Court.

7.         References speaking to the attorney’s qualifications and experience in criminal defense and family law representation, including but not limited to, Indian Child Welfare cases.

8.         Availability and ability to respond in a timely manner to clients and to the Court’s schedule.

9.         Tribal Membership affiliation (if any).

Proposals will be reviewed by the Kalispel Tribal Administrator and those selected may be called for an interview. The Kalispel Tribe reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. Indian Preference shall apply. The contract form shall be a mutually acceptable agreement between the Kalispel Tribe and the law firm or independent Attorney.

 

 

Job Opportunity

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Position Title                                     Internship Program Coordinator, Senior

Job Number                                       53907

Department                                       3601-Law Administration

College/Division                                 Law and Udall
Foundation

Posted Rate of Pay                              $48,000 – $52,000
DOE

Exempt / Non-Exempt                           Exempt
Category                                          Appointed: Professional
Departmental Contact                          Sally Rider

Departmental Contact Phone                  626-1637

Departmental Contact Email                   rider@email.arizona.edu

Job Open Date                                   11-05-2013

Job Close Date                                   Open Until Filled

Review begins on
(Continues until position filled)              11-18-2013
Benefits Eligible                                 Yes

Full Time/Part Time                              Full
Time

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Position Summary

The Program Coordinator will divide his/her time between the Native American Congressional Internship Program at the Morris K. and Stewart L. Udall Foundation and The College of Law’s Externship Program (including the externship aspects of the Indigenous Peoples Law & Policy (IPLP) Program). The Congressional Internship Program is a joint program of the Native Nations Institute at the University of Arizona and the Udall Foundation. This 12 month position would spend 3 months working full time in Washington, DC for the Native American Congressional Internship Program (housing and per diem provided). The remaining 9 months would be split evenly between Native American Congressional Internship Program and the College of Law’s Externship program.

 

The Native American Congressional Internship Program is a ten-week, summer internship for American Indians and Alaska Natives in Washington, D.C. Interns work in Senate and House offices and federal agencies to gain an insider’s view of the federal government. The incumbent manages strategy, implementation, and communication in four principal areas:
 * Applicant recruitment and intern selection;
 * Congressional and federal agency office placements;
 * Intern housing and enrichment activities; and
 * Alumni development.

 

For the Native American Congressional Internship Program, the incumbent reports directly to the Senior Program Manager for Education Programs at the Udall Foundation, and works with the Program Manager for the Udall Scholarship Program on Native American recruitment for the undergraduate scholarship. For the College of Law Externship Program, the incumbent reports to the Director of the IPLP Program and to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. The incumbent will spend approximately 3 months each year (May 15-August 15) in Washington, D.C. to provide general supervision and professional mentoring of 12 Native American Interns. Travel costs, housing, and a daily stipend are provided.

 

The College of Law provides its students with a number of experiential learning opportunities, including externship placements. Externs work in a variety of legal and public policy offices, including courts, legislatures, law offices, corporate legal departments, and administrative agencies. The program coordinator would be responsible for maintaining and developing relationships with potential externship placement providers, as well as matching students with appropriate placements.

 

For additional information on the College of Law http://www.law.arizona.edu. For information on the Native Nations Institute, visit http://nni.arizona.edu. For information on the Udall Foundation and the Congressional Internship Program, visit www.udall.gov<http://www.udall.gov> and http://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/NACInternship/NACInternship.aspx.