The Nez Perce Tribe Department of Law & Justice is recruiting for: CHIEF JUDGE HR-15-122

This position requires a wide range of legal, administrative, management and budgetary skills. The Chief Judge presides over the Tribal Court, and hears, or assigns to other Tribal Court Associate and Pro-Tem judges, all cases heard in the Tribal Court. The Chief Judge handles all phases of civil and criminal litigation, drafts orders, opinions, memoranda and other legal documents, and fulfills all other duties required of the Chief Judge to assure an effective and fair Tribal Court. In addition, the Chief Judge supervises Associate Judges, and the Court Administrator/Chief Clerk.

Requires three (3) years’ experience as a judge, tribal court judicial experience preferred. More than five (5) years of tribal court Chief Judge experience and evidence of success in court administration, court staff supervision and court budget development is preferred. Applicants must demonstrate that they have a thorough knowledge of Indian law, the Nez Perce Tribal Code, and applicable federal law, including but not limited to the Tribal Law and Order Act and Violence Against Women Act. Must have a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and must be a member in good standing of a state bar.

Please list contact information of at least four (4) work-related references, two of whom must be judges. Pre-employment drug testing required. Applicant must possess a valid driver’s license with the ability to be insured under the Tribe’s policy. This position closes open until filled. (Grade 28)

To apply: Recruitments for Entry Level Positions (Grade 15 and below) will require a completed Tribal application only. Recruitments for Professional Positions (Grade 16 and above) will require a completed Tribal application and resume. Please submit one application per position:
Nez Perce Tribe Human Resources Office
ATTN: Job Name & No.
P.O. Box 365
Lapwai, Idaho, 83540

Phone (208) 843-7332 Fax (208) 843-7414 LATE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATION PACKETS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Tribal Preference applies. www.nezperce.org<http://www.nezperce.org/>

Click here to view and/or print the Nez Perce Tribal Employment Application<http://nezperce.org/Official/PDF/NPTApplication.pdf>

 EXPERIENCED INDIAN LAW ATTORNEY

Job Description

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 currently seeking an attorney for the Firm’s Arizona office who has actively practiced for a minimum of 5 years. Preference will be given to attorneys who are members of federally-recognized Indian Tribes or of Native American heritage, having a keen interest and experience in Federal Indian law including in the areas of litigation (in tribal, state and federal courts), transactional law, gaming law, internal tribal governance matters, lobbying, water law and/environmental law.

The ideal candidate must be self-motivated and willing to work in a dynamic atmosphere with minimal supervision. Strong interpersonal, analytical, problem solving, organizational and communication skills are required. Must have the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships. Must be willing to travel and work on client matters throughout the United States.

We offer competitive salary and benefits, including health care, 401k, and vacation.

Please respond to this job posting with your resume, writing sample and cover letter via e-mail to Christian Cienfuegos at: ccienfuegos@rosettelaw.com.

PECHANGA INDIAN RESERVATION Temecula Band of Luiseño Mission Indians P.O. Box 1477, Temecula, CA 92593 Telephone (951) 770-6000 Fax (951) 695-1778 Email: HR@PECHANGA-NSN.GOV

GENERAL COUNSEL
The Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians is accepting applications for the position of General Counsel.

SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Tribal Council to the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians, the General Counsel provides legal services, representation and advice on legal issues confronting the Tribal Government and its entities and enterprises. Legal matters include a broad variety such as contract law, employment law, administrative law, real estate matters, Indian gaming regulation, taxation, tribal jurisdiction, environmental law, cultural resource preservation, child welfare, and legislation. In addition, the General Counsel researches and writes complex legal opinions, prepares drafts of contracts, notices, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal documents.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
· Must possess Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA accredited law school.
· Must be a Member of the California Bar and licensed to practice law in the state of California.
· Must have a minimum of 7 years experience in practicing law in both the state and federal arenas, with emphasis in Indian Law and a comprehensive understanding of tribal sovereignty and tribal jurisdictional matters.
· Must have previous experience working as General Counsel.
· Extensive practical experience working within California on issues such as American Indian law, gaming law, family law, contract law, employment law, cultural matters, environmental law and water issues preferred.
· Must have the ability to lead and manage a staff of attorneys and support personnel.
· Must have the ability, flexibility, and willingness to travel when required.
· This position must comply with the Pechanga Tribal Government’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy. This includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident or injury, and random testing.
· Must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation.

Position closes April 29, 2015. For complete Job Announcement and application go to: WWW.PECHANGA-NSN.GOV. Send resume and application to HR@PECHANGA-NSN.GOV

HIRING PREFERENCE:
The Pechanga Tribal Government will at all times and for all positions give hiring, transfer and promotion preference to qualified applicants in the following order: 1) Pechanga Band of Luiseño Mission Indians Members; 2) Pechanga Band of Luiseño Mission Indian Member Spouses; 3) Other American Indians; and 4) all others.

Applications are being accepted for two vacancies on the Superior Court in Maricopa County created by the retirement of Judge Linda Miles and Judge Robert Miles.                

The Maricopa County Commission on Trial Court Appointments will review applications, interview selected applicants and recommend at least three nominees for each vacancy to Governor Doug Ducey, who will appoint the new judges. 

Applicants must be at least 30 years old, admitted to practice law in Arizona, a resident of Arizona for the past five years, and a resident of Maricopa County for the past year.

Applications can be obtained from the Administrative Office of the Courts, Human Resources Department, 1501 W. Washington, Suite 221, Phoenix, AZ. 85007; by calling (602) 452-3311; by sending an electronic mail request to: jnc@courts.az.gov; or at the Judicial Department website:  http://www.azcourts.gov/jnc.

The original completed application, 5 double-sided copies, and a single-sided copy must be returned to the Administrative Office of the Courts, Human Resources Department, 1501 W. Washington, Suite 221, Phoenix, AZ, 85007, by 3:00 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2015. 

Applicants for the recent vacancies in Maricopa County DO NOT need to reapply to be considered for the new vacancies.

The Commission may, at its discretion, use the applications filed for these vacancies to nominate candidates for any additional vacancies known to the Commission before the screening meeting for these vacancies is held. 

All meetings of the Maricopa County Commission on Trial Court Appointments are open to the public.  Meeting dates will be announced.  The new judges will be paid $145,000 annually.

Contact:  Blanca Moreno
(602) 452-3308

Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) – United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) 

USAO District of Arizona
Attorney
40 N. Central St. 1200
Phoenix, AZ 85004
United States
15-AZ-1368462-AUSA-04

About the Office: The United States Attorney’s Office (USAO), District of Arizona, is seeking applications from attorneys for an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) position in one of the largest USAOs in the nation. The USAO handles cases on behalf of the federal government in the Criminal Divisions. The Criminal Division prosecutes a wide range of federal cases involving organized crime, terrorism, complex securities and fraud cases, immigration offenses, alien smuggling, narcotics, health care fraud, public corruption and violent crimes originating on public lands in in Arizona’s federally recognized Indian tribes. The work of the AUSAs in this district mirrors the varied activities of the federal government and offers perhaps the most challenging and diverse case load of any law office, public or private, in the country.

Job Description: AUSAs have the opportunity to represent the interests of the United States of America in the United States District Court of Arizona and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, in performing this important public service, to exercise responsibility that is unparalleled in any other job that a litigator might undertake. AUSAs immediately undertake cases, many high profile, in any of several units within each division.

Responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progress.

Qualifications: 

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least 1 year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.

United States citizenship is required.

You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of this announcement

Salary: The range of basic pay is $45,477 to $120,365 plus Phoenix locality pay of 16.76%

Travel: Travel throughout Arizona and nation-wide may be necessary.

Application Process: Applications must be submitted online through the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/399579700.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 to receive consideration.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

2. Click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application package. (It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation are submitted prior to the closing date.)

3. You will have to upload a Legal Writing Sample and an Arizona Application Form found at http://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/usao-az/legacy/2014/07/11/AUSA_Application_NF.pdf you will need to attach these documents under “Other.” They are required documents. Limit the writing sample to 15 pages or less.

4. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the more information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

If you are unable to apply online, the announcement provides instructions on faxing the documents in the “How to Apply” tab.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

Number of Positions: Few

For more information, click here 

CITY MAGISTRATE – Municipal Court

Special Master – Arizona General Stream Adjudications

 $41.83 – $62.74 Hourly
(Part time, 20 hours per week or more)

First review of applications will be conducted 4/30/2015

The Position:
Under orders of reference from the Superior Court, the Special Master oversees the litigation of objections to reports of the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR), issues of broad legal importance, and procedural matters arising in the course of litigation.

Essential Job Tasks:

• Reviews hydrological survey and technical reports prepared by ADWR.

• Oversees the litigation of objections to reports of ADWR.

• Organizes objections to hydrological survey reports into contested cases and holds hearings.

• Files reports that contain findings of fact, conclusions of law, and recommendations that determine the relative water rights of each claimant or resolve issues of broad legal importance.

• Determines legal and factual issues related to the adjudication of federal non-Indian and Indian reserved water rights.

• Litigates contested cases currently in process and initiates new cases.

• Resolves procedural matters arising in the course of litigation that are referred to the Special Master.

• Supervises the preparation, maintenance, distribution, and online publication of the Court approved mailing lists.

• Maintains a website that contains rulings, orders, appellate decisions, rules, and information.

• Drafts, edits, and publishes an online newsletter three times a year.

• Reviews all proposed amendments to rules of the Court as they might apply to the adjudications.

• Prepares the annual office budget.

• Consults with the Finance Division of the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) concerning the accurate and timely reporting of revenue and expenses.

• Monitors the administration and management of the two funds of filing fees and consults with the Clerks of the Superior Court of Apache and Maricopa Counties and the Treasurers of both counties.

• Prepares proposed orders for the transfer of funds from the Apache County and Maricopa County Treasurers to AOC.

• Maintains records based upon applicable storage and retention policies.

Position Qualifications:

A candidate for this position must be a resident of the state of Arizona, a duly licensed member of the State Bar of Arizona, and shall have engaged in the active general practice of law for a period of time not less than five years immediately preceding his or her appointment.  Candidates must not have any disciplinary matters pending before the State Bar Disciplinary Board.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Education or experience in natural resource law or policy, particularly water rights including general stream adjudications, a substantive knowledge of Arizona and federal water law, and litigation experience.

Location Address: 
125 W Washington
Phoenix, AZ 85003

Benefits:
The Arizona Department of Administration (ADOA) provides benefits for this position.  This position is Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) eligible.

How to Apply:
Interested applicants may go to http://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/CourtInformation/employmentOps.asp. All applications may be submitted via email, fax, mail or in-person:

Chad Morton
Recruiting Analyst
Judicial Branch Human Resources
101 W Jefferson
ECB-LL, 3rd Floor, Suite A
Phoenix, AZ 85003
(P) 602-372-0588
(F) 602-506-2280
Email: mortonc002@superiorcourt.maricopa.gov

Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA)

Office of Legal and Victim Programs/Indian, Violent and Cyber Crimes Staff Attorney

600 E STREET, NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20530
United States
15-EOUSA-1357668

About the Office: The Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA) is a great place to work. The Department of Justice ranked #5 out of 19 large agencies and EOUSA/United States Attorneys Offices (USAOs) ranked #55 out of 315 agency subcomponents in a study, “The Best Places to Work in the Federal Government, 2014 Ratings” published by the Partnership for Public Service. See www.bestplacestowork.org

The office is ideally situated among three Metro stations, one block from the Verizon Center, a short walk to the Smithsonian museums on the National Mall, and is surrounded by numerous restaurants and shops. In addition, we offer creative work solutions in which we provide compressed work schedules and flexible work schedules, along with transit subsidy. This position is located in the Office of Legal and Victim Programs; Indian, Violent and Cyber Crime (IVCC) Staff.

The IVCC Staff is responsible for providing management support, legal assistance and advice, and policy guidance to the USAOs for the advancement of the prosecution of child exploitation, firearms offenses, immigration-related offenses, the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF), federal drug crimes, gang-related criminal activity, intellectual property offenses, cyber crime, border initiatives, immigration issues, and all legal matters, criminal and civil, affecting Indian country. The IVCC Staff is comprised of EOUSA attorneys and analysts, as well as experienced Assistant United States Attorneys who are subject-matter experts detailed to EOUSA for one- to two-year assignments.

Job Description: The Attorney-Advisor will serve as the Native American Issues Coordinator and will work under the supervision of the Assistant Director of the IVCC Staff, EOUSA. Duties of the Native American Issues Coordinator include but are not limited to the following:

• Provide advice and assistance to the USAOs on legal and programmatic initiatives relating to Indian Country issues.
• Act as the liaison to the Native American Issues Subcommittee of the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee of United States Attorneys.
• There is an expectation of independence afforded to the staff member, as well as required initiative to develop, manage, and initiate new and major projects in accordance with the significance of the issue, Department priorities, overall expectations, goals and available resources.
• Assignments involve serving as the point of contact on all matters, criminal and civil, pertaining to Native American issues on behalf of EOUSA and the USAOs; providing support to the USAOs; and coordinating and resolving legal issues.
• Draft Congressionally-mandated reports and statements for the record for Congressional hearings relating to issues affecting American Indians and Alaska Natives.
• Draft and assist with the implementation of initiatives and national policy to further the mission of the Department.
• Act as a liaison between the Department of Justice and other federal agencies in matters pertaining to Indian Country.
• Work closely with the Department’s components, including Leadership, to further the Department’s mission in Indian Country. The incumbent will also work with other federal, state, and tribal agencies, and non-governmental organizations. Accordingly, the incumbent must have the ability to work well with others and to handle issues in a professional, diplomatic, and cordial manner.
• There may be occasional travel to districts that have Indian Country.

Qualifications: 

Applicants MUST possess a J.D. Degree and

– Be an active member of the bar* (any jurisdiction).

*You must include your bar membership information in your application package to be considered.

In order to qualify at the GS-15 grade level applicants must have 5 years post J.D. legal experience in Indian Country and/or 5 years post J.D. litigation experience involving Native American issues in Federal Court.

Preferred Qualifications: The successful candidate must also demonstrate sound judgment, good interpersonal skills, and a strong work ethic. Detailed knowledge of the mission, organization, statutory obligations, functions, procedures, practices and priorities of the Department, EOUSA, and the USAOs, especially in assigned program areas, is desirable.

Salary: $126,245.00 – $158,700.00

Travel: 1-2 Weeks Per Year.

Application Process: You must apply on-line on USAJOBS at the following link:

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/398052400

Application Deadline: Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be paid.

Number of Positions: ONE

SALT RIVER FINANCIAL SERVICES INSTITUTION FINANCE MANAGER

CLASS SPECIFICATION
CLASS CODE: 450001

Definition:

  Salt River Financial Services Institution (SRFSI) is a non-profit enterprise of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC).  Established in 2006, it provides loans to Community Members to build or rehabilitate a home on the reservation as well as business loans.  As key component of SRFSI’s services is financial education as the organization strives to increase the financial literacy of Community Members of all ages.

As a dedicated member of the management team, the Finance Manager will provide daily accounting and finance duties in an audit ready manner, provide highly professional written and verbal reports to the Board of Directors and Community Council, provide a high level of customer service to clients, vendors, Tribal officials and other partners and contribute ideas on a number of other matters affecting the organization such as program operations, office management and policy compliance. This job class is treated as FLSA Exempt.

Click here to download full job description: Finance Manager (SRFSI) – FINAL

Submit Applications to:  SRFSIFinanceManager@SRPMIC-nsn.gov