Job Opportunity – Staff Attorney

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Indian Legal Program

Job Summary: Acts as counsel for the Tribe and arms of Tribal government. Works with a high degree of independence coordinates with the Tribal Attorney and senior attorneys in the Tribal Attorney’s Office as necessary.

Location: Grand Ronde, OR

Closing date: 02/27/2020

Qualifications, Registrations, and Certification:

Requires knowledge of Indian and Tribal law and applicable federal and state laws.
Requires knowledge of and sensitivity to Native American culture.

More information here.

Job Opportunity – Law Clerk PT

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Indian Legal Program

The Mille Lacs Band Tribal Court is looking to hire a part-time judicial law clerk. We are set up so that the individual can work remotely through secure connections, if need be. This is one of the busiest tribal courts I’ve experienced. Extremely competent and friendly judges and staff.

OPEN DATE: Jan 21, 2020

CLOSE DATE: Until filled

SUMMARY: The part–time Law Clerk is responsible for assisting the Tribal Court judiciary with legal research, drafting of court decisions and special court development projects. Work will be performed remotely from 16 to 20 hours a week with initial and periodic meetings at the work site (Tribal Court) with District Court Judge and/or Staff Attorney.

See full job description here.

ILP Alumni & Friends Reception & Awards Ceremony

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Indian Legal Program

On April 6, we invite you to join the Indian Legal Program faculty, staff, and students for a reception and award ceremony at the Federal Bar Association’s Indian Law Conference. Meet the new students, learn what activities we have coming up and visit with friends and colleagues.

RSVP to ilp@asu.edu by March 30.

Job Opportunity – Senior Counsel

Posted on February 6, 2020 by Indian Legal Program

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Scottsdale, AZ

Closing date: 3/6/20 11:59 pm

Definition: Under general supervision from the General Counsel, serves as lead attorney in handling and/or monitoring outside counsel assigned to handle complex commercial transactions for SRPMIC enterprises. Assists the SRPMIC enterprises with day-to-day legal needs, including serving as a liaison between SRPMIC enterprises and SRPMIC government administration and departments. Prepares and negotiates contracts, commercial leases, legal memoranda and other documents on behalf of the SRPMIC enterprises, and attends enterprise board meetings. Regularly consults with other Office of General Counsel (OGC) attorneys to resolve complex legal issues and disputes. Manages assigned caseload, ensures that applicable laws are followed, and that tribal sovereignty is protected and enhanced. This job class is treated as FLSA Exempt.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Graduation from accredited college or university with a Law Degree (Juris Doctor).

Experience: Seven (7) years of experience as a practicing attorney involving commercial transactions or economic development in Indian country. Experience that has provided knowledge of social and economic conditions of tribal governments is essential. Knowledge and experience providing legal advice and mentorship in the areas of commercial transactions, leasing, federal Indian law and tribal government legal matters are required.

For full job description, click here.

Job Opportunity – Associate Position

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Indian Legal Program

Hobb, Straus, Dean & Walker LLP

Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP, a national law firm with offices in Washington DC, Portland, OR, Oklahoma City, OK, Sacramento, CA and Anchorage, AK, seeks an Associate Attorney for its Washington, DC office. Hobbs Straus specializes in Federal Indian Law and has worked for over 35 years to realize positive change in Indian Country. Our attorneys are dedicated to promoting and defending tribal rights, expanding opportunities for tribes, and improving the lives of American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Qualifications for candidates 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 with 0-3 years of legal experience. Prior experience in the field of Federal 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.

www.hobbsstraus.com

Indian Law 101 – Jan. 29

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Indian Legal Program

Wednesday, January 29
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ak-Chin Indian Community Conference Center, Room 544
Beus Center for Law and Society, Phoenix, AZ

The new Indian Gaming and Tribal Self-Governance Programs will host a conference on the fundamentals of Indian Law.

Topics covered:

History of Federal Indian Law and Policy
Overview of Civil and Criminal Jurisdiction
Fundamentals of Tribal Self-Governance
Fundamentals of Indian Gaming

Presenters:

Professor Robert J. Miller
Professor Ann Marie Bledsoe Downes
Professor Lawrence S. Roberts
Executive Director Jay Spaan, Self-Governance Communication & Education (SGCE) Tribal Consortium

Standard Registration rate of $250 ends 1/23

Job Opportunity – General Counsel

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Indian Legal Program

San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe
Tuba City, AZ

The San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe, located in Tuba City, Arizona, is seeking to hire a General Counsel as the principal legal officer of the Tribe. For two years, the Tribe’s current General Counsel has assisted the Tribe in building foundational government infrastructure, but is now transitioning to provide special counsel legal services to the Tribe in the areas of land, water and other special projects. As a result, the Tribe now seeks to hire a new General Counsel.

Duties and Responsibilities

Serve as the principal legal officer of the Tribe and report directly to the Tribal Council.
Provide professional legal counsel and representation to the Tribal government.
Assist the Tribal Council with governance matters and identify legal issues.
Implement legal strategies necessary to meet Tribal priorities as directed by the Tribal Council.
Provide legal advice and assistance to Tribal Administration in carrying out the daily functions of the Tribal government.
Draft and review laws, codes, ordinances, policies, procedures, manuals, handbooks and resolutions.
Draft legal and policy memoranda, correspondence, and other documents.
Coordinate work with other attorneys retained by the Tribe for various matters, including, but not limited to, land, water and gaming.

Qualifications and Skills

Education: Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Member of the State Bar of Arizona in good standing with no past or present disciplinary actions or member of another state bar with the ability to obtain Arizona bar license within one (1) year of hire.
At least 5 years of experience practicing law in the field of Federal Indian Law and/or Tribal Law.
Ability to work efficiently, cooperatively and professionally in a highly complex field of law.
Ability to educate and explain topics in a wide variety of legal matters to enable informed decision-making by the Tribal Council.
Preferred, but not required: Prior experience as legal counsel to a tribal government; Navajo Nation bar license or ability to obtain license within one (1) year of hire.

San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe
P.O. Box 2950
Tuba City, AZ 86045
t.talaswaima@sanjuanpaiute-nsn.gov
Fax: 928-233-8948

See full job description here.

Job Opportunity – Federal Public Defender

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Indian Legal Program

United States Courts for the Ninth Circuit
District of Hawaii

Deadline: February 27, 2020 (5 p.m.)

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit invites applications from all qualified persons for the position of Federal Public Defender (FPD) for the District of Hawaii. This position will be available on or after July 15, 2020.

The FPD Office is headquartered in Honolulu, HI. The appointee will manage an annual budget of $3.2 million and an office of approximately 15 employees, which includes attorneys, paralegals, investigators, and administrative personnel. The term of appointment is four years, renewable upon demonstration of highly satisfactory performance in office. The current authorized annual salary is $170,800. The Office of the Federal Public Defender provides federal criminal defense services to individuals unable to afford counsel. An applicant must satisfy the following conditions: (1) be admitted to practice before the highest court of at least one state; (2) be a member in good standing of every state Bar of which he/she is a member; (3) have a minimum of 5 years of criminal practice, preferably with significant federal criminal trial experience; (4) possess administrative expertise; (5)

The completed and signed original application must be sent to the Office of the Circuit Executive, and a scanned version of the completed application uploaded to the Ninth Circuit Federal Public Defender Application System (https://recruit.ce9.uscourts.gov) by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 27, 2020.

Download full vacancy announcement here.

Telephone: (415) 355-8985
Email: cja@ce9.uscourts.gov
Website: https://recruit.ce9.uscourts.gov

Job Opportunity – Tribal Policy Specialist

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Indian Legal Program

Tribal Policy Specialist

Policy Development & Government Relations Division

Phoenix Location

Salary Range: $50,000 – $60,000

Close date: 1/28/2020

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position will support ADE on interpreting and navigating the tribal governance structures and education policies, as well as analyze and communicate to tribal nations on the intersection and potential impact of state and federal education policy and legislation, and hold the following responsibilities;
Analyze the impact of legislation and regulations on tribal nations and native students;
Conduct outreach and gather input from tribal nations and other relevant stakeholders;
Provide policy guidance and consultation to tribal nations and ADE staff on the impact of new or amended laws, programs, and appropriations;
In-state and out-of-state travel is required for this position.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.).
Offers are contingent upon successful completion of all background and reference checks, required documents and, if applicable, a post-offer medical/physical evaluation.

Apply here*.

*Select Department of Education Category then Click Tribal Policy Specialist

Job Opportunity – Arizona Commission on Appellate Court Appointments

Posted on December 23, 2019 by Indian Legal Program

Arizona Commission on Appellate Court Appointments – 3 Positions

Application Deadline: Friday, January 10, 2020

The Arizona Commission on Appellate Court Appointments is looking to fill three attorney positions on this very important Commission. This Commission’s primarily role is to screen, interview and recommend judicial candidates to the Governor of Arizona for the Governor’s final selection to fill judicial vacancies. Applicants must have been admitted to practice law for not less than five (5) years. Arizona’s Constitution (Article 6, Section 36.C. and Section 41.D.) provides for ethnic and gender diversity on the commissions.

Please find the application form and additional information here.