The Rocky Mountain Office of Earthjustice, located in Denver, Colorado, is seeking applicants for two Associate Attorneys to begin work in the summer or fall of 2016.

Earthjustice is the premier nonprofit environmental law organization.  We take on the biggest, most precedent-setting cases across the country.  We wield the power of law and the strength of partnership to protect people’s health; to preserve magnificent places and wildlife; to advance clean energy; and to combat climate change.  We partner with thousands of groups, supporters and citizens to engage the critical environmental issues of our time, and bring about positive change.  We are here because the earth needs a good lawyer.

Qualifications

• Law school graduate by fall of 2016 admitted to, or willing to apply for admission to, the Colorado State Bar.
• Excellent research, analytic, writing and communication skills.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, sound yet creative judgment.
• Strong desire to fight for the right of all to a healthy environment.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented atmosphere.

• Commitment to public interest work and a passion for the role of Earthjustice and its mission.
• Demonstrates an awareness and sensitivity to the needs and concerns of individuals from diverse cultures, backgrounds and orientations.
• Contributes to the creation of a diverse, equitable and inclusive work culture that encourages and celebrates differences.

We offer a mission- and employee-focused work environment and a competitive compensation package, including excellent benefits.  Earthjustice is an equal opportunity employer and highly values diversity.

To Apply
Interested candidates should submit a:

• Resume.
• One or two page cover letter that addresses: 1) aspects of your background that are relevant to the qualifications listed above; 2) why you are drawn to Earthjustice’s mission and whether there are particular legal, environmental or justice issues that inspire you; and 3) how your time at Earthjustice would contribute to your career aspirations.
• Writing sample, preferably a legal brief or memorandum that primarily reflects your work.
• Law school transcript.
• List of three references.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Please reach out to jobs@earthjustice.org if you are having technical difficulties submitting your application. No phone calls, drop-ins, or hard copies.

For full application, click the following link: Associate Attorney-Rocky Mountain Regional

Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Court
Fort Yates, ND 58538

The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe requests applications for an ASSISTANT TRIBAL PROSECUTOR/SPECIAL ASSISTANT US ATTORNEY (SAUSA) for the Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Court.

See full job description here.

Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Salary Range: $168,315.00 to $185,100.00 / Per Year
Location: Washington, D.C.
Closing Date: 7/8/16

Established in 1824, Indian Affairs is the oldest bureau of the U.S. Department of the Interior. Within the government-to-government relationship, Indian Affairs provides services directly or through contracts, grants, or compacts to 566 federally recognized tribes with a service population of about 1.9 million American Indians and Alaska Natives. While the role of Indian Affairs has changed significantly in the last three decades in response to a greater emphasis on Indian self-governance and self-determination, Tribes still look to Indian Affairs for a broad spectrum of services.

Are you interested in joining:

• An agency whose responsibilities touch the lives of all Americans, and contributes to the Nation’s environmental quality, economic vitality, and the well-being of communities, including those of Native Americans, Alaska Natives and affiliated Islanders?

The U.S. Department of the Interior has a multifaceted mission that combines natural resource protection, recreation, natural resource use, services to communities and individuals, and biological and earth sciences.  Indian Affairs offers an extensive scope of programs that covers the entire range of Federal, State and local government services.  The Bureau of Indian Education administers an education system consisting of 183 schools and dormitories, educating approximately 42,000 elementary and secondary students and 28 tribal colleges, universities, and post-secondary schools.  The Bureau of Indian Affairs administers an extensive scope of  programs from social services, natural resources management on trust lands representing 55 million surface acres and 57 million acres of subsurface minerals, estates, economic development programs, law enforcement and detention services, land and water claim settlements, housing improvements, disaster relief, replacement and repair of schools, repair and maintenance of roads and bridges and operates a series of irrigation systems and provides electricity to rural Arizona.  Indian Affairs is seeking individuals who share a passion for our country’s most valuable resources and a commitment to obtaining, training and retaining a highly skilled and diverse workforce needed to accomplish our exciting and challenging mission.

This position is located in the Bureau of Indian Education; and you can find more information specific to our organization at www.bie.edu.

Indian Preference Policy:  Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, U.S.C. Section 472).  Verification Form BIA-4432 must be submitted with the application if claiming Indian Preference.

For full job description and how to apply, see the following link:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/441394400/

National Indian Gaming Commission
Location: Washington, D.C.
Salary Range: $64,650.00 to $100,736.00 / Per Year
Closing date: 6/29/16

This position is located in the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC). The NIGC is an independent Federal regulatory agency whose primary mission is to work within the framework created by the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA) for the regulation of gaming activities conducted by tribes on Indian lands to fully realize IGRA’s goals: (1) promoting tribal economic development, self-sufficiency and strong tribal governments; (2) maintaining the integrity of the Indian gaming industry; and (3) ensuring that tribes are the primary beneficiaries of their gaming activities.

The incumbent works with the Director of Public Affairs and Senior Leadership to coordinate NIGC congressional initiatives, external relationship building, government-to-government consultations, and other intergovernmental coordination. Incumbent exercises independent judgment in the performance of difficult and high profile assignments in preparation of briefing and presentation materials, both oral and written, which require familiarity and comprehension with the operations of the NIGC, the federal legislative process, the NIGC Consultation Policy, and tribal and state governmental structures.

For full job description and how to apply, please see the following link:
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/442618800

The Position:

The Office of the Mayor is seeking candidates for Tribal Liaison. A primary objective is to assist the City Council and all city bureaus to establish and strengthen relationships with tribal nations, tribal officials and staff, and urban Indian leadership and communities. This position is responsible for overall American Indian/Alaska Native policy development and overall coordination of the city’s relationships with Native American tribal governments and affiliated entities, and also American Indians and Alaska Natives living in Portland. It involves providing expertise on tribal history, treaties, sovereignty, self-governance, protocols, customs and traditions, natural resources, relevant economic enterprises and cultural properties. The position provides a primary point of contact for City and the tribal public, and also involves facilitating the identification and discussion of urban Indian needs in Portland and facilitating discussions of Portland’s interests with Pacific Northwest tribes. The Tribal Liaison will report to the Mayor’s Deputy Chief of Staff and hold a full-time position within the Office of the Mayor.
To Apply:

Please email a résumé and a cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications for the position to Sidd Mandava at mayor.intern2@portlandoregon.gov by 5:00 p.m. on July 1, 2016.

If any questions arise, please also direct them to Sidd Mandava at mayor.intern2@portlandoregon.gov and we will respond to you shortly.

For full job description, click the following link: http://www.portlandoregon.gov/oehr/article/580564

Department: Tribal Prosecutor’s Office
Reports to: Tribal Prosecutor

Essential Functions: Essential functions may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Tasks:

• Represents the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation in all criminal, juvenile, dependency and/or comparable actions;
• Represents the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation in all appeals of all criminal and juvenile actions;
• Prosecutes violations of tribal laws and ordinances and negotiates plea agreements;
• Effective Representation, Contractor shall provide effective legal representation of the Nation including, but not limited to;
• Working knowledge of the Fort
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

POSITION STATUS: Contract on Case by Case basis.

OPEN DATE: June 2, 2016
CLOSE DATE: Open Until Filled

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.ftmcdowell.org

Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Human Resources Department Attn: Recruiter P O Box 17779 Fountain Hills, AZ 85269 Phone: 480-789-7118 Fax: 480-816-0419

INDIAN PREFERENCE: Preference will be given to qualified applicants who are members of federally recognized Indian tribes. To be considered for Indian Preference, you must submit your Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) with your application.

WILL REQUIRE TO PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN AND COMPLETE A BACKGROUND CHECK WHICH MAY REQUIRE FINGERPRINTING

Gila River Indian Community

Job Number: 16-337 (2)
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Department: Defense Service Office
City: Sacaton, AZ
Location: 151 S. Bluebird Rd.
Area of Interest: Law
Salary Type: Depending on Experience
Salary/ Hourly Rate: $66,058 Salary
Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes

Closing Date: 06/28/2016

Download full job description here: GRIC_Defense Attorney_062816

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Tribal Court Advocate-Defense Advocate Office
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, Legal Services Office (Scottsdale, AZ)

Description: Under general supervision of the Defense Advocate Office Managing Attorney, represents parents involved in dependency and neglect cases and performs other legal tasks as required.This job class is treated as FLSA Exempt.

Examples of Tasks:
Essential Functions: (Essential functions, which vary among positions, may include the following tasks, knowledge, abilities, skills, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification).

Tasks: 
1.Under supervision of the supervising attorney, provides legal services and representation to eligible clients of the Defense Advocate Office through tasks illustrated by, but not limited to, the following: interviewing clients, providing legal advice, conducting necessary research, and drafting correspondence and legal documents.

2.Drafts and prepares legal documents, pleadings, motions, briefs and appeals; represents clients in matters before the SRPMIC Court, including the SRPMIC Appellate Court.

3.Under supervision, conducts legal research and analysis, performs factual investigations and analysis, and prepares legal memoranda, pleadings and motions, as directed.

4.Ensures that files are kept and maintained in a timely and professional manner.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics:

• Knowledge of the history, culture, laws, rules, customs and traditions of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
• Knowledge of SRPMIC laws, ordinances and policies and Federal Indian law.

• Ability to judge when consultation with, or referral to, attorneys is necessary or appropriate.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to acquire and develop skills in communicating with, and instructing others, using both technical and non-technical language as appropriate.
• Ability to provide legal information service and explanations to those for whom the subject matter is unfamiliar and/or difficult to understand.

Important Notes
Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check. Employees are subject to random and alcohol testing. “SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer” Preference will be given to a qualified Community Member, then a qualified Native American and then other qualified candidate

Expiration Date: June 30, 2016

Contact: Sophia Perez
1005 E Osborn Road Scottsdale, AZ 85256-9722

Application instructions: To apply or view full job description go to www.srpmic-nsn.gov/employment *Resumes alone will not be accepted. Apply by closing date 6/30/2016