Notice and Request for Proposals for Legal Research and Administrative Support for the Ak-Chin Law and Order Code Committee

The Ak-Chin Indian Community (“Community”) is seeking resumes and proposals from qualified persons or firms to provide the legal writing and research and administrative support services (“Services”) described in Section 1 below to support the Law and Order Code Standing Committee (“Committee”), which has been tasked with ongoing work related to updating the Community’s Law and Order Code.

Request for Proposal (“RFP”) instruction/information package and related information may be obtained from the Ak-Chin Indian Community Purchasing Office, 42507 West Peters & Nall Road, Maricopa, Arizona 85138, and may be requested via fax: (520) 568-1040 Attention: Flora Howerton, Acting Purchasing Manager or electronic mail using FHowerton@ak-chin.nsn.us. Proposals will be reviewed on February 12, 2016; however, the Community will extend the proposal deadline day or time if the Community determines such an extension is in the Community’s best interest and may review any subsequent proposals received on the 18th day of each month, or the next business day.

The Community expects the Contractor to become an important non-voting member on the Law and Order Code Standing Committee. The Consultant will assist the Committee to further their Council assigned task: to update the Ak-Chin Indian Community Law and Order Code. The goal in mind is to produce a deliverable that will reflect the needs of the Community.

Required tasks include, without limitation:

• Participating in Committee meetings and Committee presentations, including taking all meeting minutes, preparing meeting agendas, and otherwise functioning as the Committee’s recording secretary.

• Conducting research within the documents and archives of the Community.

• Developing documents, including lists of laws, updated versions of laws, and memoranda summarizing research, and may include drafting proposals for new laws.

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Organization: Indian Child Welfare
Job Location: CN complex Durant, OK

Job Summary: Responsible for the drafting, evaluation, negotiation and administering of all contracts/agreements of all parties involved in the transactions.   Supports the legal needs of In-House Counsel I, II and Managing Attorney.  Develop and manage contract administration; Develop and maintain Choctaw Law Library.

For full job description, click here.

The Office of Tribal Justice (OTJ) is the primary point of contact for the Department of Justice with federally recognized Native American tribes, and advises the Department on legal and policy matters pertaining to Native Americans. OTJ promotes internal uniformity of Department policies and litigating positions relating to Indian country and ensures that the Department clearly communicates policies and positions to tribal leaders.

Hoopa Valley Tribe

Job Title: Associate Tribal Attorney
Department: Office of Tribal Attorney
Reports To: Senior Tribal Attorney
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Prepared By: KA
Prepared Date: January 19, 2016
Approved By: RB
Approved Date: January 19, 2016

SUMMARY
Conducts civil lawsuits, draws up legal documents, and advises the Hoopa Valley Tribe, Tribal Departments and its Entities as to legal rights. Provides a broad range of legal services to the Hoopa Valley Tribe, including without limitation; advise, negotiation, drafting, research, representation in administrative proceedings, and other duties as assigned by the Senior Attorney. Associate Tribal Attorney does not provide legal services to individual Tribal Members, except upon the express resolution of the Hoopa Valley Tribal Council when representation of the individual involves significant tribal government interests.

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The purpose of the Judicial Selection Committee is to assist the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (“SRPMIC”) Council in selecting qualified persons to serve as judges for the SRPMIC by making timely recommendations for judicial appointment(s) that may occur through term expiration, resignation or removal.

Length of Service – The Judicial Selection Committee members shall serve a term of four (4) years. Committee members shall serve until they are replaced or reappointed by the SRP-MIC Council in accordance with the terms of this Policy.

For full description and qualifications, click here: Judicial Selection Comm Flyer
For application, click here: Board and Committee Application

The ACLU Foundation of Arizona (ACLU-AZ) seeks an attorney with at least 1-2 years of experience to participate in litigation and advocacy challenging discriminatory police practices and defending immigrants’ rights. Under the supervision of the Legal Director, the Staff Attorney will work with ACLU attorneys and co-counsel on existing litigation in these areas and participate in related community engagement and public education efforts. This is an 18-month contract position based in Phoenix, Arizona to begin in February 2016.

ACLU-AZ is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, public interest organization dedicated to the defense and expansion of civil liberties and civil rights in Arizona. This ACLU affiliate has 12 staff members, 30 board members, approximately 5,000 members, and an annual budget of $1,228,000. Additional information about our work can be found at: www.acluaz.org

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• J.D. & member in good standing of the Arizona Bar.
• Bilingual Spanish ability strongly preferred;
• Minimum of 1-2 years of legal experience in the areas of civil rights, immigration, or other related issues;
• Experience managing cases and demonstrated ability in engaging in complex legal analysis and fact-finding;
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and under pressure;
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical ability;
• Strong interpersonal, interviewing, and investigative skills;
• Experience working with communities of various backgrounds;
• Ability to travel extensively including international travel for meetings, fact-finding and client meetings;
• Ability to work cooperatively on a variety of projects with lawyers, other staff members, and diverse community organizations; and
• A strong and demonstrated commitment to civil liberties, civil rights and the mission and goals of the ACLU.

For full job description and application, click here: https://www.aclu.org/careers/staff-attorney-aclu-foundation-arizona

Tohono O’odham Legislative Branch

Title of Position: Judge (2 positions)
Location of Position: This position is located within the Tohono O’odham Judicial Branch in Sells, Arizona.

Qualifications:
(1) Possess a juris doctorate degree and be licensed to practice in any state, be a member in good standing with a state bar association, and have at least three years of experience as a practicing attorney,

(2) Possess a bachelor’s degree and at least six years of work experience and training in a judicial or law-related field which provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities, or 3

(3) Possess an associate’s degree and be an enrolled member of the Nation, and have served as a judge for at least six years or have at least ten years of work experience and training in a judicial or law-related field.

NOTE: See 6 T.O.C. Chapter 1, Subsection 1103(C) at http://tolc-nsn.org/docs/Title6Ch1.pdf for additional requirements and disqualifications.

For full job description and application, click here: http://tolc-nsn.org/

Tohono O’odham Nation
Job Title: Attorney General
Department: Executive Administration
Division: Executive

Position Summary:
Under general direction, provides legal advice and representation to all officials, agencies, departments, divisions and branches of the Tohono O’odham Nation (Nation). Represents the Nation in all legal proceedings, and in other matters that affect the legal interests of the Nation. Functions as an advisor to senior management and tribal officials.

The major work activities are generally undefined except in terms of achieving overall organization/department goals. Specific policies, procedures and guidelines are virtually nonexistent except for executive directives and accepted professional standards.

Minimum Qualifications:
– Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, and ten years work experience in the legal field or an equivalent combination of training, education, and work experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position.
– Three years of supervisory experience.

For full job description and application submission, click here: http://tolc-nsn.org/

Job Number L5-546 (2)
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Department Office of the Prosecutor
City: Sacaton
Location: Office of the Prosecutor, 151 S. Bluebird Rd., Sacaton, AZ
Area of Interest Legal
Salary Type: Depending on Experience
Salary/ Hourly Rate: $L05,776 Salary
Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The Chief Prosecutor provides leadership to the Office of the Prosecutor at the Gila River Indian Community. This position is expected to have outstanding criminal prosecution skills as well as abilities in legal office management and administration in leading a ten-attorney offlce with responsibilities under the Gila River Indian Community Code in adult criminal prosecution. This is a term contract position.
Closing Date: 01/13/16
For full job description and application: click here