Ak-Chin Indian Community
Closing Date:  Friday, October 28, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.

Job Title: Prosecutor
Pay Range: $76,469 – $93,674.50 per annum ($2,941.11 to $3,602.86 per pay period)
Reports to: Community Services Manager
Supervises: Assistant Prosecutor and Legal Assistant

Minimum Qualifications:  Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited university.  Experience equivalent to three years full time work providing legal counsel in a tribal, local government, or corporate setting, at least one year of which involved trial work and supervisory experience.  Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Arizona.  Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license and be able to meet the Community’s insurance carrier requirements (see list attached to application or on website).   Must successfully pass a background check.

Preferred Applicant Qualifications:  Possess or be willing to obtain Special Assistant U.S. Attorney (SAUSA) Certification.  Possess knowledge and experience interfacing with Federal agencies and have the ability to work within prosecutorial processes coordinating with Federal agencies and the Ak-Chin Indian Community.

To be considered for this position, please submit a signed and complete Ak-Chin Indian Community application (additional resume optional), 39-month driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles, a copy of CIB or proof of tribal enrollment if claiming Indian Preference, and a copy of DD214 if claiming Veteran’s preference to:

Ak-Chin Indian Community
Attn: HR Department 16-66
42507 W. Peters and Nall Road
Maricopa, AZ 85138

Fax:  520-568-1051
Email:  resumes@ak-chin.nsn.us
Website:  www.ak-chin.nsn.us

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Protective Services Attorney
Closing: 10/18/2016

Job Number: 16-473 (2)
Job Type: Regular Full-Time -(2 positions)
Department:  Office of General Counsel/Protective Services Office
City:  Sacaton, AZ
Location:  Family Advocacy Center, 259 W. Seed Farm Road
Salary Type: DOE
Salary/ Hourly Rate: $79,720 Salary
Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The Protective Services Attorney provides support in child welfare, juvenile and adult in need of care litigation on behalf of and representation for the Gila River Indian Community (Community) and Tribal Social Services (TSS).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide counsel and advice to TSS on substantive issues related to child welfare.
• Draft, review various legal pleadings, motions, discovery, documents, and correspondence necessary to litigate Child In Need of Care, Juvenile Offender, and Status Offender matters; in the Community Court for Adult in Need of Care matters; and in state court child custody proceedings, as defined in the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 U.S.C. § 1901 et seq (1978), involving children who are enrolled or eligible for enrollment in the Community.
• Prepare for and attend hearings, staffings, and trials related to litigation and casework.
• Conduct legal research, analysis and document production related to the litigation.
• Represent the Community at meetings, court proceedings and other functions.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of case files, calendars and databases.
• Assist in the development, revision and modification of the Community’s laws, resolutions and ordinances.
• Comply with tribal, state, and federal governmental regulations; maintaining an ethical practice in respect to the Community, Tribal Courts, judicial system and clients.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Assist in representing the Community at meetings, court proceedings and other functions.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Visit our GRIC website and apply online: http://vss.gric.nsn.us/MSS/employmentopportunities/default.aspx

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Supervising Protective Services Attorney
Closing Date: 10/18/2016

Job Number: 16-474 (2)
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Department:  Office of General Counsel/Protective Services Office
City:  Sacaton, AZ
Location:  Family Advocacy Center, 259 W. Seed Farm Road
Area of Interest: Legal
Salary Type: DOE
Salary/ Hourly Rate: $96,251 Salary
Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The Supervising Protective Services Attorney provides litigation support and representation for child welfare, dependency, juvenile and adult in need of care matters on behalf of the Gila River Indian Community (Community).  This position provides support in the more complex cases and oversight of the Protective Services Attorney’s and support staff; providing effective, vigorous and compassionate legal services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform professional and managerial work directing the operations of the Protective Services Office; demonstrating continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively to provide quality customer service.
• Supervise and provide leadership and direction to Protective Service Attorneys and support staff.
• Provide counsel and advice to TSS on substantive issues related to child welfare.
• Draft, review various legal pleadings, motions, discovery, documents, and correspondence necessary to litigate Child In Need of Care, Juvenile Offender, and Status Offender matters; in the Community Court for Adult in Need of Care matters; and in state court child custody proceedings, as defined in the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 U.S.C. § 1901 et seq (1978), involving children who are enrolled or eligible for enrollment in the Community.
• Prepare for and attend hearings, staffings, and trials related to litigation and casework.
• Conduct legal research, analysis, and document production related to the litigation.
• Prepare and present budgets and reports to the Community, Committees, Council and Executive Office.
• Represent the Community at meetings, court proceedings and other functions.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of case files, calendars and databases.
• Assist in the development, revision and modification of the Community’s laws, resolutions and ordinances.
• Comply with tribal, state, and federal governmental regulations; maintaining an ethical practice in respect to the Community, Tribal Courts, judicial system and clients.

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Visit our GRIC website and apply online: http://vss.gric.nsn.us/MSS/employmentopportunities/default.aspx

The Office of General Counsel within the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC) has an Attorney position available in our Washington, DC office. The open period to apply for this position is  09/22/2016 – 10/03/2016. If you are interested, it is important that you act quickly to complete the application process. For more information please go to our website www.nigc.gov, our Facebook page www.facebook.com/NIGCgov, and on www.usajobs.gov. If you have any questions regarding this position you may contact our Legal Executive Administrator Shakira_Ferguson@NIGC.gov, or our General Counsel Michael_Hoenig@NIGC.gov.

Quileute Indian Tribe
La Push, Washington

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Chief Court Clerk/Court Administrator is responsible for ensuring that all aspects of court administration are operating effectively and efficiently.  Responsibilities include supervision and management of Tribal Court staff, preparing the court’s budget, as well as drafting, updating and researching court codes, court rules, and court forms, overseeing court reports, public information, and ensuring court documents are processed and filed effectively. The incumbent serves in a senior leadership capacity for the Tribal Court and has day-to-day responsibility for managing all court operations including case management, courtroom support, facility management, quality assurance, and safety and security.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have AA degree in Paralegal or related field.
• Must have at least five years’ experience in a court setting as a supervising clerk or administrator with a strong preference to applicants with prior tribal court experience.
• Must have recent experience performing or supervising the duties of court clerk.
• Must have good interpersonal skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Interested persons send resume, cover letter and job application to the following address:

Personnel Department
C/O Quileute Tribal Council
P.O. Box 279
La Push, Washington 98350

Obtain a job application and job description at www.quileutenation.org

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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)

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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