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
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Job Number: 16-122
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Department: Office of the Prosecutor
City: Sacaton, Arizona
Location: 151 South Bluebird Drive, Sacaton, Arizona
Area of Interest: Legal
Salary Type: Base Pay for Career Center
Salary/ Hourly Rate: $66,058 Salary
Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The Prosecutor I position involves representing the Community in the litigation of criminal complaints, civil petitions and juvenile offender matters in the Community courts as plaintiff or petitioner; legal research and writing; intimately familiar with professional responsibilities as an Attorney.

Closing Date: 12/28/2015
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Program Coordinator: Part-Time

The Program Coordinator is responsible for the development, design and implementation of the American Indian Policy Institute’s (AIPI) Tribal Financial Manager Certificate Program, offered through in-person events, online, webinars and other formats. This professional will specifically manage and grow AIPI’s Tribal Financial Management Program and long-term partnership with the Native American Finance Officers Association (NAFOA).

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Communications Specialist:

Develops and implements communication strategies, programs, project content and materials for a variety of projects that effectively market and disseminate information, and promotes the activities to internal and external constituents including faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors and the community. This is a full-time position that will be split 50/50 between AIPI and OAII.

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Ho-Chunk Nation

Staff Attorney-Law Clerk
Judiciary Branch
Black River Falls, WI 54615

Summary: Assist Tribal Court Judges and Supreme Court Justices with legal research and the drafting of opinions in a timely manner while facilitating public access to the Court through the provision of procedural legal information.

Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited law school and in good standing of a State Bar. Strong research and writing skills. Strong word processing and computer research skills. Demonstrated interest in and familiarity with Tribal and Federal Indian Law. Fluency in Ho-Chunk Language desired but not required. Preference to members of the Ho-Chunk Nation, then other Native Americans. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check.  No felony convictions, no current open criminal cases or civil matters that would reflect negatively on the Judiciary Branch. Valid driver’s license, dependable transportation and proper insurance, is required. This is an appointed position.

APPLICATION/ RESUME & TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED

Please submit to:
Ho-Chunk Nation
Department of Personnel
P.O. Box 667 Black River Falls, WI  54615
(800) 232-0086 FAX: (715) 284-9465

Application Deadline:
Open Until Filled

See our jobs & application online at: www.ho-chunknation.com

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Kallie Jacobson at 715-284-2722 or by e-mail at Kallie.jacobson@ho-chunk.com

Pascua Yaqui Tribe
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General
Dept./Division: Office of the Attorney General

The Assistant Attorney General represents the Pascua Yaqui Tribe providing nonpartisan legal advice and representation to officials, agencies, departments, divisions, enterprises and other entities of the Tribe’s government.

Essential Functions:
Research and analyze tribal, federal, state legislation, regulations and case law.
Provide written legal opinions and recommendations to Tribal Council and government departments
Responsible for managing assigned outside counsel.
Draft codes, policies and procedures, contracts, resolutions and intergovernmental agreements.
Provide legal opinions and analyze developments in Indian law.
Attend Tribal Council sessions and other meetings.
Represent the Tribe in statewide and nationwide legal forums.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.

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Interested parties can get an application at:
http://www.pascuayaqui-nsn.gov/index.php/employment

Email applications to:
Ruben.T.Valenzuela@pascuayaqui-nsn.gov

The Ute Mountain Ute Tribe is seeking an Associate General Counsel to work in-house with the Tribe’s Justice Department. Assignments cover a broad range of Indian Law topics, including natural resources, energy development, taxation, water, litigation, code development and economic development, just to name a few.

Tribal headquarters is located in Towaoc, Colorado, and the Tribe’s jurisdiction extends into New Mexico and Utah. Interested candidates may contact Peter Ortego, General Counsel, at (970) 564 5641 or portego@utemountain.org. Deadline for submission is January 11, 2016.

The Hopi Tribe is seeking a qualified person to serve as a Pro Tem Judge of the Hopi Tribal Court located in Keams Canyon, Arizona on the Hopi Indian Reservation. The Hopi Tribal Court is located approximately 60 miles northeast of Winslow, Arizona. The Hopi Tribe exercises jurisdiction over a broad range of civil and criminal matters. A Pro Tem Judge(s) will be appointed to hear cases as assigned by the Chief Judge in instances where the Hopi Trial Court judges have conflicts of interest and in other cases where needed. This is a part-time, as needed appointment and will be paid at a daily stipend rate.

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