Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
Center for Indian Country Development (CICD)

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis recently established the Center for Indian Country Development (CICD), whose mission is to help American Indians communities attain their economic goals and thus improve economic and community well-being throughout Indian Country. The CICD accomplishes its mission by building relationships, convening thought leaders, and conducting research concerning economic and community development in American Indian communities. As part of its five-year strategic plan, the CICD intends to focus on four particular areas: land, business and entrepreneurship, education, and homeownership. The CICD seeks support for this work in designing diverse programs and initiatives related to Indian Country community and economic development in the district and nationally.

Description of the Position

The incumbent generally will (1) work across disciplines to increase the CICD’s reach and relationships with diverse stakeholders, including tribal, state, and federal governments, lending institutions, and philanthropic organizations, (2) design, participate in, and lead a variety of projects and assignments aligned with the CICD’s strategic plan, including planning meetings and conferences, analyzing data and academic and policy reports, writing articles and blogs, and interfacing with community development-related groups and organizations, and (3) coordinate and communicate the work of the CICD effectively across diverse cultures and organizations.

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Yurok Tribe
Office of Tribal Attorney

The Law Clerk position requires a minimum seven-week commitment and includes research, writing, or other work on federal Indian law and/or Yurok specific-issues related to current OTA assignments. Our Law Clerk program provides the unique opportunity to work closely with our clients, Yurok Tribal Council and Department Directors, and experience the diversity of areas in-house counsel regularly work. The Yurok Tribe currently has over 30 departments and programs, ranging from forestry, social services, economic development, fisheries, and governmental affairs.

To apply to the Law Clerk position, please email the following application materials to Associate General Counsel Cheyenne Sanders at csanders@yuroktribe.nsn.us.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• References (no more than three)
• Law School Transcript (unofficial copy acceptable)
• Legal Writing Sample (no more than five pages)

For full description, download the Application Packet

Swinomish Indian Tribal Community

Tribal Prosecutor

Nature of Practice: The Tribal Prosecutor represents the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community in Tribal Court in criminal prosecutions, Wellness Court hearings, exclusion proceedings and civil code violations. The Prosecutor reports to and is supervised by the Director of the Office of Tribal Attorney. The Prosecutor also drafts ordinances and may provide advice and recommendations to the Police Department and other departments of the Tribe, as well as the Swinomish Indian Senate and its Committees, on legal policy issues. The work involves a creative, holistic, and interdisciplinary approach developed in conjunction with other Tribal departments to achieve restorative justice. The Prosecutor is supported by a legal assistant in the Office of Tribal Attorney. The Office of Prosecuting Attorney is paperless– all files are maintained electronically.

Minimum Qualifications: Candidate must have graduated from an accredited law school; be licensed to practice in Washington State or have the ability to become licensed through reciprocity, or be eligible for and register for the next scheduled Washington Bar Exam; have excellent written, oral, research and analytical skills; have sufficient experience to independently run a prosecutor’s office; have strong interpersonal communication skills; have negotiation and litigation experience; have an ability and desire to thrive in a dynamic, interdisciplinary and cross-cultural work environment; have experience engaging in creative problem-solving and a dedication to problem-solving approaches; have a commitment to restorative justice; be willing to work in a team setting, including with defense counsel; and view the prosecutorial role as a minister of justice rather than simply an advocate. Experience in a therapeutic court and/or tribal court preferred. Strong preference for an attorney with experience in criminal and Indian law, a demonstrated commitment to working with Native or other minority communities, and/or experience as a supervisor. Willingness and ability to independently work in a paperless office strongly preferred. Native American hiring preference will be in effect during the selection of candidates.

Location: Tribal offices are located in the Swinomish Village on the beautiful Swinomish Indian Reservation at the southeastern end of Fidalgo Island in rural Skagit County, Washington, across the Swinomish Channel from La Conner, W A. The Tribal offices are located 90 minutes north of Seattle, and 90 minutes south of Vancouver, Canada.

Salary: Negotiable depending upon experience. The position is full-time. Compensation includes medical, dental & vision, 401 (k) retirement plan, and other fringe benefits.

Application: The Tribe would like to hire an attorney for this position as soon as possible, with initial review of applications on September 13, 2016. Please submit the following: Swinomish employment application (available at http://www.swinomish-nsn.gov or via email), cover letter expressing the reasons for interest in the position and salary requirements; current resume, writing sample and the names of at least three professional references to:

Elizabeth Miller, Paralegal
Swinomish Indian Tribal Community
11404 Moorage Way
La Conner, Washington 98257
Tel: (360) 466-7369
Fax: (360) 466-5309
E-mail: emiller@swinomish.nsn.us

Association of Village Council Presidents
Bethel, Alaska

ICWA Director
Responsible for the overall operations of the ICWA department and personnel. Supervision of the ICWA Program involving case management oversight entered into on behalf of the compacted villages in the AVCP region.

Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a Human Services field of study or in a related field with a Master’s degree preferred. Work experience and training which provided the required knowledge, skills and abilities for the position can be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Three (3) years of successful experience as a Program Manager, including staff supervision, management networking, communications and staff development, grant writing and reporting and fiscal management.

Tribal Court Development Coordinator
Provides direct services to the villages in enhancing or creation of tribal courts under the directive of the center Director, including tribal court program planning, program reporting, assistance with training and technical assistance, tribal court reporting software troubleshooting and training of the software to tribal court staff. This position will research and draft policy and legal documents for the tribal court use, will assist member tribes and work directly with the Assigned Court Assessment Team under the guidance of the federal partners. Other duties include providing clerical and office support for the Tribal Justice Center (TJC). The Tribal Court Development Coordinator will work with the Director to seek funding sources for the tribal courts in conjunction with the tribes.

High school diploma or GED is required. A Bachelor’s or an Associate’s degree from an accredited university is preferred. A minimum of two to three (2-3) years of progressive experience in working with tribes is required.

To apply: www.avcp.org

The City of Surprise is now accepting applications for the position of Associate Judge.

The Associate Judge is appointed by the City Council, reports directly to the Presiding Judge and is responsible for misdemeanor and civil traffic, zoning, orders of protection, and injunctions against harassment filed with the Surprise City Court. The Associate Judge is responsible for applying relevant Supreme Court Rules, State statutes, City ordinances, and case law when presiding over trials to the court, trials to a jury, pre-trial conferences, arraignments, motions, and other hearings. The Associate Judge is also responsible for imposing sentences commensurate to the offense and within the parameters allowed by law. Competencies include exercising considerable independent judgment in managing the docket, ruling on motions, and adjudicating cases.

To be eligible, applicants must: 1) be an active member of the State Bar of Arizona in good standing for at least five (5) years prior to appointment; 2) be free from any discipline by any State Bar or State Supreme Court for a period of ten years prior to appointment; 3) successfully complete employment screening pursuant to City of Surprise Code, Chapter 3.

To be considered for this challenging and rewarding career opportunity, please visit www.surpriseaz.gov/associatejudge for information on the application and selection process.

The final filing date for this position is Friday, September 9, 2016 by noon.

Questions should be directed to the City of Surprise Human Resource Department at 623.222.3500

Office of the Solicitor
Phoenix, AZ
Closing Date: September 2, 2016

As an Attorney-Adviser with the Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor, Intermountain Region, Phoenix Field Office located in Phoenix, Arizona, your specific duties will include:

• Providing advice on and legal services on matters relating to laws and regulations of general applicability to Federal agencies, such as, but not limited to, the Freedom of Information Act, Federal Advisory Committee Act, Federal Tort Claims Act, federal appropriation laws, and the Federal Acquisition Regulation, Touhy requests, and similar matters.
• Providing litigation support on behalf of the Secretary of the Interior and Interior agencies, to the Department of Justice in federal, state, or administrative litigation.
• Reviewing and providing advice on draft legislation and policy guidance for Interior agencies.
• Providing advice on and representing Interior agencies in administrative tribunals, such as the Interior Board of Land Appeals, Interior Board of Indian Affairs, the Civilian Board of Contract Appeals, and other administrative tribunal.
• Providing advice on land management issues, such as, but not limited to, environmental compliance and restoration, trespass, acquisitions, title opinions, and issues associated with managing the federal water delivery systems.
• Providing advice on and representing Interior agencies on employment and labor law issues in administrative and judicial cases and matters.

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The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs
Chief Judge

Position Number: 700013
Closing Date: August 24, 2016 by 5:00 p.m.
Contact Name: Lynn Davis, Administrative Services Manager lynn.davis@wstribes.org or Elizabeth Asahi Sato, HR Director,  lizabeth.sato@wstribes.org

Position Description: Adjudicate civil and criminal cases on the Warm Springs reservation and administer the overall tribal court system. Protect all individual rights as guaranteed by the Constitution and by-laws, the law and order code of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and the United States of America. Guide and service work of other judges, department head and court administrator. Preside over all cases presented to the court under the CTWS Law and Order code and ordinances. Recommend additions, deletions and modifications to overall court system, its laws, rules and regulations.

Education & Experience: Law degree preferred or relevant college course work in legal field. Ten years of experience in private or public job that is related to adjudicating civil and/or criminal cases. A combination of legal course work and/or experience is acceptable. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written, verbal and presenting. Thorough working knowledge of tribal court laws, rules of court, tribal code, ordinance and resolutions, laws pertaining to Indian tribes and other federal and state laws affecting Warm Springs Understanding of reservation’s customs, traditions and values. Other duties as indicated in Position Description.

Download Warm Springs_Chief_Judge_Recruitment pdf job announcement.

Job Application Site:
https://warmsprings-nsn.gov/job-opportunities/

Applications are being accepted for a vacancy on Division One of the Arizona Court of Appeals, created by the retirement of Judge Maurice Portley. The Commission on Appellate Court Appointments will review applications, interview selected applicants, and recommend at least three nominees to Governor Doug Ducey.

An updated version of the application form can be downloaded at the Judicial Department website: www.azcourts.gov/jnc. Applications may also be obtained from the Administrative Office of the Courts, Human Resources Department, 1501 W. Washington, Suite 221, Phoenix, by calling (602) 452-3311, or by sending an electronic mail request to jnc@courts.az.gov.

 Applicants must be at least 30 years of age, of good moral character, and admitted to the practice of law in Arizona, as well as a resident of Arizona, for the past five years. To be eligible, an applicant must also have resided in Maricopa County for the past three years.  

The original completed application, one single-sided copy and 16 double-sided copies must be returned to the Administrative Office of the Courts, Human Resources Department, 1501 W. Washington, Suite 221, Phoenix, AZ, 85007, by 3:00 p.m. on September 6, 2016. 

Applicants for the recent vacancy in Division One of the Arizona Court of Appeals DO NOT need to reapply to be considered for the new vacancy.

 The Commission may, at its discretion, use the applications filed for this vacancy to nominate candidates for any additional vacancies known to the Commission before the screening meeting for this vacancy is held. 

 All meetings of the Commission on Appellate Court Appointments are open to the public. 

 As of January 1, 2017, the new judge will be paid $152,250 annually.