Swinomish Indian Tribal Community

The Office of Tribal Attorney advises and represents the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community in Federal, Swinomish and State courts. The Office of Tribal Attorney has seven attorneys and four legal assistants, and provides legal services covering a broad range of Tribal government, economic development, natural resource and Federal Indian law issues. The Office’s practice includes legal advice, document drafting and collaboration with a wide range of Swinomish policy committees, departments and entities, with work including contract preparation and review; drafting ordinances; economic development activities; intergovernmental issues; treaty hunting and fishing rights and management; reservation lands governance and management; water rights, environmental protection, Indian gaming, housing and utilities, among other areas.

Application: Submit the following: Swinomish Indian Tribal Community Employment Application (you may request this application via email); cover letter including salary preference, along with current resume, the names and contact information for at least 3 professional references, and a writing sample to:

Wendy A. Otto
Swinomish Indian Tribal Community
11404 Moorage Way
La Conner. Washington 98257
Tel: (360) 466-1134
Fax: ( 360) 466-5309
E-mail: wotto@swinomish.nsn.us

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Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe
Division: Legal
Job Code: 22-1011
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Deadline: Open Until Filled

Description of position:
Under the direction of Tribal Council, General Counsel is responsible for legal advice, representation, assistance and support to the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, its government, departments and enterprises. General Counsel represents the Tribe in all aspects of tribal government, including, but not limited to, Commercial Transactions, Contracts, Gaming, application of environment and natural resources laws and other federal laws relating to Tribal and reservation agencies and enterprises, federal-state jurisdiction issues, taxation issues, economic development, construction law, employment law, federal administrative proceedings, Tribal court jurisdiction issues, hunting and fishing rights and tribal taxation law and policy. General Counsel advises Tribal Council on intergovernmental agreements, drafting ordinances and resolutions, advises tribal agencies such as social services, police department, and tribal enterprises, drafts leases and other commercial documents. The General Counsel is responsible for the administration of all assignments to the staff of the Office of the General Counsel including planning, development and legal strategy of all assignments and directives of the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribal Council.

Job Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Applicants must submit letter of interest, resume, supporting documents (certificates, degrees, licenses) and proof of native preference eligibility (Status Card or letter) by email to human.resources@srmt-nsn.gov or by mail to Human Resources, Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe, 412 State Route 37, Akwesasne, NY 13655. Applicants must clearly outline that they meet the qualification requirements on their resume.

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Rosette LLP is a majority-Indian owned and operated law firm providing legal services to federally-recognized Indian tribes and their governmental entities and agencies nationwide.

We are seeking an attorney for the Firm’s Folsom Office, in Northern California, who has zero to 3 years of relevant experience. Candidates must be a member in good standing of at least the California Bar. Preference will be given to attorneys who are licensed in multiple jurisdictions, as well as those who have established commitment to protecting the interests of federally-recognized Indian Tribes and matters involving Native American heritage, as well as a keen interest and experience in Federal Indian law including the areas of litigation (in tribal, state and federal courts), transactional law, gaming law, internal tribal governance matters, lobbying, water law and/environmental law.

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Please respond with resume, writing sample and cover letter via e-mail to:
Marianne Galli at: mgalli@rosettelaw.com

Staff Attorney, Indian Law Practice Group – Montana Legal Services Association
Position Type: Attorney

Description:

Expiration Date: April 1, 2016
Contact: Krista Partridge
616 Helena Ave. Suite 100 Helena, Montana 59601

How To Apply: Send a letter of interest, three professional references, writing sample, and resume to hiring@mtlsa.org.
Additional Documents: Cover Letter, Writing Sample, Other Documents
Requested Document Notes: Send a letter of interest, three professional references, writing sample, and resume to hiring@mtlsa.org. Submission Deadline: Screening of applicants will begin on March 18, 2016 and the position will remain open until filled.

Position Overview:
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Legal Director will lead and expand the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) of Arizona’s legal program, including developing and litigating high-impact cases and managing the legal department. The Legal Director will be responsible for setting the overall legal strategy to advance the ACLU of Arizona’s mission, as well as handling the day-to-day management of legal staff, volunteers and cooperating attorneys. As a critical member of the organization’s senior management team, the Legal Director will provide strategic leadership on both litigation and non-litigation legal advocacy in priority areas of immigrants’ rights, voting rights, reproductive rights and LGBT equality. In addition, the Legal Director works in close coordination with our policy, outreach, and communications team, as well as with the national ACLU staff, to advance advocacy goals.

Application Procedure:
Please submit a cover letter to info@acluaz.org that illustrates your commitment to civil liberties and civil rights, a current resume, a legal writing sample, and contact information for three professional references. Include “Legal Director Search” in the subject line and specify how you heard about the posting. No phone calls or walk-ins, please.

Hard copy materials may also be sent to the attention of “Legal Director Search,” ACLU of Arizona, P.O. Box 17148, Phoenix, AZ 85011.

Deadline: March 20, 2016 although applications received after this date may be considered until the position is filled.

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Colorado River Indian Tribes

Department: Office of the Attorney General
Position: Deputy Attorney General (Criminal Prosecution)
Reports To: Attorney General

Job Summary: The Office of the Attorney General provides legal representation to the Colorado River Indian Tribes, its Tribal Council, departments, and enterprises. The Office is a diverse and dynamic working environment.

For Employment Application visit: http://critonline.com

Submit completed application to:
CRIT Human Resource Department
26600 Mohave Road
Parker, Arizona 85344

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Tempe Municipal Court

Purpose:
Actively support and uphold the City’s stated mission and values. Direct, organize and supervise the administration of the judicial and internal administrative functions of the Municipal Court. The Presiding Judge shall perform administrative duties as set forth in Arizona Supreme Court Administrative Order 2005-32, and as may be delegated by the Presiding Superior Court Judge. Serves as chief executive officer of the City of Tempe Municipal Court.

OPENING DATE: February 19, 2016

CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received no later than March 18, 2016.

The Presiding Judge is responsible for the leadership and management of all professional, legal and judicial functions of the Tempe Municipal Court. This includes compliance with the administrative authority of the Arizona Court system.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
A Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and member of the State Bar of Arizona in good standing for a minimum of five years is required.

Work Experience:
A minimum of five years’ experience as an appointed or elected full-time judge with a Court in Arizona, or five years’ experience as a full-time Court Commissioner who also serves as a full-time Judge Pro Tem in an Arizona Court is required. Preference will be given to those candidates who have served as a judge in a limited jurisdiction court, and who have a total of ten years’ experience in the legal profession. Preference will be given to those candidates who have administrative, managerial, and supervisory experience in the public sector.

HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are required to complete the on-line process. You must also complete the supplemental questionnaire and insert as an attachment to your on-line application. Additionally, you must also attach a resume in the resume section of the on-line application.

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See Presiding Judge for full job description.

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The Office of the General Counsel

Duty Station: San Francisco, CA
Salary Range: $70,333-$153,998 per year
Open Period: February 22, 2016 through March 6, 2016

Job Summary:
Become a part of the Department that touches the lives of every American! At the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) you can give back to your community, state, and country by making a difference in the lives of Americans everywhere. It is the principal agency for protecting the health of citizens. Join HHS and help to make our world healthier, safer, and better for all Americans.

The Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is the legal team for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), providing quality representation and legal advice in a wide range of highly visible national issues. OGC supports the development and implementation of the Department’s programs by providing the highest quality legal services to the Secretary of HHS and the organization’s various agencies and divisions.

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Nez Perce Tribe seeks applicants for CHIEF JUDGE HR-15-122.  This 4-yr. contract position requires a wide range of legal and administrative skills, handling all phases of civil and criminal litigation, drafting orders, opinions, etc., and assuring effective operation of the Tribal Court.

Requires 3 yrs. experience as a judge, tribal court judicial experience preferred.  Requires thorough knowledge of Indian law, a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and membership in good standing in any state bar.

A complete application includes a NPT application including current resume and contact information for 4 work-related references including 2 judges.  Application form and information and full position announcement is at Nez Perce Tribe Job Openings or contact Robert Kipp at 208-843-7332. Tribal preference applies.  Open until filled.

National Indian Gaming Commission

Job Title: Auditor (Portland, OR)
Job Announcement Number: NIGC-8000-16-KH-006(EX)
Salary Range: $62,531.00 to $115,867.00 / Per Year
Open Period: Tuesday, February 16, 2016 to Monday, February 22, 2016

Duties

• Performs audits of class II and class III gaming operation to ensure compliance with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 (IGRA), the regulation of the NIGC, and the provisions of the tribal gaming ordinance/resolution.
• Serves as the NIGC’s representative with tribal government with respect to gaming matters.
• Provides training and technical assistance to tribal governments, tribal regulatory authorities, gaming operation personnel and contract managers to ensure compliance with the IGRA and NIGC regulations.
• Conducts audits to investigate known or alleged violations of the IGRA and NIGC regulations, prepares reports and testifies in administrative hearings or other proceedings as designated by the Commission to hear such matters.
• Coordinates with responsible management officials; and evaluates the validity of tentative findings and recommendations that have been identified.

How to Apply

Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov. To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom of this screen and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.gov and click on “Application Status.” Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue. For details, go to this link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/429062100

Job Title: Compliance Officers (Temecula, CA, and Oklahoma City, OK)
Job Announcement Number: NIGC-16-KH-005(EX)
Salary Range: $59,246.00 to $122,549.00 / Per Year
Open Period: Tuesday, February 16, 2016 to Monday, February 22, 2016

Duties

• Conducts site visits at Indian gaming operations within assigned region to ensure compliance with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), the provision of a tribal gaming ordinance/resolution and the regulations of the National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC)
• Monitors tribal gaming operations to ensure IGRA compliance.
• Serves as NIGC’s representative to tribal governments.
• Provides training and technical assistance to tribal gaming agencies, gaming operators and management contractors.
• Maintains liaison with tribal, local, state and federal law enforcement and regulatory agencies.
• Conducts investigations, analyze data and prepare reports.
• Testifies in administrative and other proceedings and attend staff meetings and training sessions.

How to Apply

Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov. To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom of this screen and follow the prompts to register into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.gov and click on “Application Status.” Click on the position title, and then select Apply Online to continue. For details, go to this link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/429015900