The Maricopa County Recorder’s Office in Arizona is seeking a new Elections Director.
Please share this posting far and wide among your voting networks. As Joel Edman of the Arizona Advocacy Network (AZAN) stated, filling this position with a talented individual committed to expanding access to the ballot would make a massive difference in voting rights in Arizona’s largest county. The first review of applications will take place the week of March 20th and the position will remain open until filled. Applicants may contact Joel with questions about the position at joel@azadvocacy.org.

Hobbs Straus Dean & Walker, LLP, a national law firm with offices in Washington D.C., Portland, Oklahoma City, Sacramento and Anchorage seeks Associate Attorneys for its Washington, DC and Portland, OR offices.   Hobbs Straus specializes in Federal Indian Law and has worked for over 30 years to realize positive change in Indian Country.  Our attorneys are dedicated to promoting and defending sovereign rights, expanding opportunities for tribes, and improving the lives of American Indians and Alaska Natives.

Qualifications for candidates for both offices 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 that have a minimum of 1-3 years of legal experience.  Prior experience in the field of 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. Please indicate which office you are interested in applying for in your cover letter.

Thank you for your interest in Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP.

http://www.hobbsstraus.com

Havasupai Tribe
Havasupai Tribal Prosecutor

Duties
The following examples of duties are intended to be illustrative only and are not intended to be all inclusive or restrictive.

• Prosecuted criminal proceedings in the Havasupai Tribe Court after making initial determinations to prosecute cases.
• Signs, files and presents complaints, subpoenas, process of service, and other necessary documents in criminal proceedings.
• Presents evidence against accused person(s) to the Tribal Court of the Havasupai Tribe; assists in the gathering and analyzing of evidence in all criminal cases.
• Works cooperatively with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, State, County, and other Indian and Federal Law Enforcement Agency Personnel.
• Provides technical assistance for changes to Tribal Ordinances for approval by the Tribal Council.
• Performs related duties as assigned and authorized.

Download full job announcement here: Havasupai Tribal Prosecutor.

Interested applicants should provide a letter of interest and a current resume to April Olson at aeolson@rothsteinlaw.com.

Salary Range: $87,922 – $174,428 DOE

Pima County Government is seeking a dynamic, creative and experienced leader for the position of Public Defender. This position reports organizationally to the Public Defense Services Director and is responsible for representing, defending, advising and counseling persons not financially able to employ counsel in criminal and other proceedings as set forth in Arizona Revised Statutes. The Public Defender is responsible for the planning, directing, coordinating and administering functions and activities of the Public Defender’s Office including operations, accounting and reporting functions. This is an unclassified position exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules. E

xpected qualifications include: graduation from an accredited school of law and six years of experience in criminal litigation, three of which specialized in criminal defense and two of which involved supervisory or management responsibilities.

This position is with the Pima County Public Defender’s Office. This position is Open Until Filled with a 1^stscreening date of March 17, 2017.

Interested candidates can apply at this link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pima/jobs/1669783/7515-public-defender?keywords=public%20defender&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation
Nixyaawii Governance Center
Mission, OR

Closing Date: March 10, 2017

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: (lt is the responsibility of the applicant to demonstrate in writing he/she does meet the following minimum qualifications.)

1. Bar admission to practice before the Oregon State Bar, in good standing, or ability to attain reciprocal admission within 6 months of hire and subsequent admission to the Federal District Court of Oregon. Required to protect client communications and client confidences in compliance with the Oregon Rules of Professional Conduct.
2. Experience, three years related to the protection of reserved treaty rights of a federally recognized tribe.
3. Complex litigation experience before federal courts representing a federally recognized tribe.
4. In depth knowledge of the milestones, current status and implications for CTUIR interests in US v Oregon, US v Washington and National l4tildlife Federation v National Marine Fisheries Service (the Federal Columbia River Power System), NEPA, ESA, Columbia River Treaty;
5. Demonstrated legal practice and legislative experience involving federal Indian law and policy, with professional accomplishments advancing tribal civil/criminal jurisdiction, contracting, immunity, government-to- government relations and tribal trustee relations. 6. Must have strong and strategic communication skills that produce concise reports, memoranda, presentations, recommendations, and correspondence. Must have experience educating commissions, agencies, staff, and laypersons on issues of complex law in a manner that supports informed decision making.
7. Candidate must show success in extensive coordination of complex projects that required research, strategic advising and negotiations within defined timelines that achieved tribal objectives.
8. Must work well with an entity client. Worplace relations require afforney to work professionally and collaboratively, as a team member with various staff roles, commissions and committees and elected officials within the organization and with external entities affecting CTUIR interests.
9. Must be willing to be trained and obtain working knowledge using Microsoft Office software and Adobe. Be willing to able to navigate legal research software such as Westlaw and agency internet and intranet resources.
10. Must have a valid state driver’s license, reliable transportation, and meet Tribal insurance requirements.

Download full job description here: Tribal Attorney