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Job Opportunity – Judicial Conduct and Discipline Commission

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What is JCDC?

The purpose of the Judicial Conduct and Discipline Commission (JCDC) is to review, investigate and, when appropriate, adjudicate allegations of misconduct regarding judges who serve in the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Community’s court.  The Commission’s primary focus is judicial behavior, not judicial decisions.  

Now accepting applications for the following:

  • One sitting, retired or former municipal, federal, state or tribal judge (who is not currently a sitting judge of the SRPMIC court);
  • One licensed Attorney admitted to and in good standing with the Arizona State Bar Association or other state bar association, does not practice before the SRPMIC Court but has experience in Federal Indian law and working with Indian tribal communities;
  • One SRPMIC Community member with or without legal, advocate or judicial experience

Requirements (must meet the following):

  • Commit to a four year term (one of the newly appointed commissioners will serve a two year term).
  • Not convicted of a felony or two or more misdemeanors in the past 7 years.
  • Must undergo a criminal background check and drug test.
  • Must be able to objectively hear complaints regarding judicial conduct.
  • Must meet on an as needed basis to attend meetings and hearing.

Compensation

Commissioners will be paid $500.00 per hearing/meeting OR a guaranteed minimum of $2,000.00 per year. 

Application deadline

Applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

 

For more information visit the following website:

http://www.srpmic-nsn.gov/government/jcdc/

Job Opportunity – Staff Attorney

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The Nez Perce Tribe’s Office of Legal Counsel offers an active and dynamic opportunity to assist the Tribe in protecting and advancing its sovereignty and treaty rights. The Tribe’s Office of Legal Counsel is seeking a staff attorney at its office at Lapwai, Idaho to join its team that includes a Managing Attorney, 4 Staff Attorneys, and 3 Support Staff. We expect the person chosen for this staff attorney position to immediately assume responsibility for handling a substantial work load, primarily involving natural resource issues related to the protection and advancement of tribal sovereignty and of treaty-reserved rights.

For more information please see Nez Perce Attorney Position

Job Opportunity – Attorney

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Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD)

Attorney
Ben Franklin Station, P.O. Box 7611
Washington, DC 20044
United States
ENRD-15-013-EXC

About the Office: The Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) of the U.S. Department of Justice is seeking experienced litigators for its Natural Resources Section in Washington, DC. ENRD seeks to attract, retain, and promote individuals of exceptional ability and talent from all walks of life. The work environment and atmosphere is open, diverse, collegial, and inclusive. There are active affinity groups for African-American; Asian-American; Hispanic; lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT); and Native American employees, which are open to all DOJ employees regardless of background. ENRD fosters a work environment where people of all backgrounds and experiences may reach their full potential. We place a high value on diversity of experience and cultural perspective and encourage applications from all ethnic groups, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

The Natural Resources Section litigates cases arising from more than 80 different natural and cultural resource statutes, environmental statutes, and numerous treaties, international agreements, interstate compacts and congressional referrals. The diverse and dynamic subject matter of the Section’s docket includes cases involving the National Environmental Policy Act, the National Forest Management Act, the National Park Service Organic Act, the Coastal Zone Management Act, the National Historic Preservation Act, the Archaeological Resources Protection Act, the National Marine Sanctuaries Act, the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, and the National Trails System Act. The Section’s cases, many of them of first impression and significant media interest, involve the stewardship of our national parks, forests, rangelands, wildlife refuges, and offshore resources; the Nation’s trust relationship with Native Americans and Tribes; and vital federal programs ranging from nuclear materials management to military preparedness to energy policy and resource extraction.

The Section handles a wide variety of cutting-edge Fifth Amendment takings litigation involving real property, as well as original actions in the U.S. Supreme Court to resolve boundary and water allocation disputes. The Section’s cases are tried throughout the United States and its possessions and territories in both state and federal court. The Section represents virtually every major federal agency.

Job Description: The attorney selected will handle cases involving novel and complex issues associated with the interpretation of statutes, treaties, regulations and executive orders relating to federal programs and the stewardship of the Nation’s natural resource, as determined by the Section’s needs. The cases handled by the Section require attorneys to achieve intellectual command of complicated facts, scientific principles, and legal issues, often rapidly. Successful candidates will demonstrate an aptitude and desire for primary responsibilities in sophisticated litigation, proficiency in working with a wide range of experts, and the ability to harness leading edge technology and litigation support in the preparation of cases. Creative thinking and considerable talent in problem-solving — whether in a litigation or settlement context — are indispensable.

Qualifications: The Section’s docket is demanding and requires top caliber work products. Successful applicants will have a demonstrated record of complex case management, initiative and creativity, strong courtroom skills, outstanding legal writing, and a commitment to the highest ethical and professional standards.

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree awarded no later than December 2009, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and be a U.S. citizen. Applicants should have a strong interest in federal litigation and/or trial work and an exceptional academic background. Judicial clerkship experience and familiarity with defensive civil litigation is highly desirable and knowledge of natural resource management, trusts, or Indian law is a plus. Applicants must demonstrate superior research, analytical, and writing abilities.

Salary: Current salary and years of experience will determine the appropriate salary level. The possible salary range is GS-13 ($90,823 – $118,069), GS-14 ($107,325 – $139,523) and GS-15 ($126,245 – $158,700) per annum.

Travel: Periodic travel is required.

Application Process: Applications must be received by January 23, 2015.

Applicants must email a current resume, cover letter, writing sample, and OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment (Click on the link below to obtain the OF-306) to:

Lisa Lynne Russell, Chief, Natural Resources Section, U.S. Department of Justice.

Please reference vacancy announcement number ENRD-15-013-EXC in the subject line.

Email applications only, please to attyapply-nrs.enrd@usdoj.gov  

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OF-306-Declaration for Federal Employment

No telephone calls, please.

Application Deadline: Friday, January 23, 2015
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized.
Number of Positions: Two or more positions may be filled from this vacancy

Updated January 9, 2015

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Department Policies

Equal Employment Opportunity:  The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.  Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factor.  The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice.

Reasonable Accommodations:  This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency.  Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Outreach and Recruitment for Qualified Applicants with Disabilities:   The Department encourages qualified applicants with disabilities, including individuals with targeted/severe disabilities to apply in response to posted vacancy announcements.  Qualified applicants with targeted/severe disabilities may be eligible for direct hire, non-competitive appointment under Schedule A (5 C.F.R. § 213.3102(u)) hiring authority.  Individuals with targeted/severe disabilities are encouraged to register for the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Shared List of People with Disabilities (the Bender Disability Employment Registry) by submitting their resume to resume@benderconsult.com

Email links icon and referencing “Federal Career Opportunities” in the subject line.  Additional information about the Bender Registry is available at www.benderconsult.com [external link]. Individuals with disabilities may also contact one of the Department’s Disability Points of Contact (DPOC).  See list of DPOCs.

Suitability and Citizenship:  It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment.  Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys’ Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. Citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. Citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department’s mission and would be subject to strict security requirements.  Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Veterans:  There is no formal rating system for applying veterans’ preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans’ preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans’ preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the “point” system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service- connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his  or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more).

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 This and other vacancy announcements can be found under Attorney Vacancies and Volunteer Legal Internships. The Department of Justice cannot control further dissemination and/or posting of information contained in this vacancy announcement. Such posting and/or dissemination is not an endorsement by the Department of the organization or group disseminating and/or posting the information.

 

Job Opportunity – Chief Judge

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The Klamath Tribes Judiciary has a part-time Chief Judge (contract position) opening for individuals who can meet following requirements:

– He/She must be an enrolled member of a Federally Recognized Indian Tribe;
– Never been convicted of a felony, not been convicted of a misdemeanor within 12 months previous to effective date;
– Never been dishonorably discharged from the military;
– Has a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited school of law;
– No disciplinary proceedings initiated or proceedings against him/her;
– Has not been found in violation of the Code of Professional Responsibility by any bar association of any jurisdiction of the United States, its territories or any Federally Recognized Indian Tribe;
– Has not been disbarred or suspended from the practice of law in any jurisdiction of the United States, its territories or any Federally Recognized Indian Tribe.

The Klamath Tribes Judiciary will provide the following compensation to individuals who may qualify:
– $125.00 billable rate per hour. Not to exceed a monthly amount of $11,125.00 and $105,000.00 per year.
– Travel time at $40.00 per hour up to 16 hours monthly.

For more information regarding this position please contact Calvin Hill, Court Administrator at 541-783-3020.

Klamath Tribal Court
Klamath Juvenile Court
Klamath Peacemaker Court
116 E. Chocktoot Street
P.O. Box 1260
Chiloquin, OR 97624
(541)783-3020
Fax: (541)783-7522

Judicial Branch of Arizona – Judge Pro Tempore

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The Pro Tempore recruitment is now accepting applications between
January 2, 2015 – January 30, 2015

for the next appointment term,
7/1/2015 – 6/30/2016.

Superior court pro tem requirements:
12-142. Qualifications of judge pro tempore; residence; salary; exclusion from retirement provisions

  1. A judge pro tempore of the superior court shall be:

    1. Not less than thirty years of age.

    2. Of good moral character.

    3. Admitted to the practice of law in this state for not less than five years next preceding his appointment.

    4. A resident of this state for not less than five years next preceding his appointment.

  2. A judge pro tempore may be appointed to serve in the county of his residence or in a county of which he is not a resident.

  3. The salary of a judge pro tempore shall be paid for the period of the appointment based on an annual salary equal to that of a superior court judge. A judge pro tempore may agree in advance to donate any or all of his services.

  4. Judges pro tempore are not subject to any provision of law relating to the retirement of judges.

If you are interested in serving as a Judge Pro Tempore for the 2016 term, you will need to apply by logging on to our website at: http://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/JudgeProTempore/application/index.asp.

 

Those who are currently Pro Tems and would like to renew their application will also need to log on to our website and click on the “update” prompt located at the bottom of the page.

 

We have a new application this year, so please make sure you carefully review and complete all the requested information.  Also important – please make sure to verify the departments you have selected to serve in as well.  Once completed, please also return your notarized oath and acknowledgement to my attention at the address below.

 

The application opens today, January 2, 2015 and closes on January 30, 2015. 

Please mail to:
ATTN: Judge Pro Tempore Coordinator
201 W. Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003

For hand-deliveries:
Patricia Schuler
Old Courthouse – 5th Floor
125 W. Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003

Job Opportunity – Director, Defense Services

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Job Title: Director
Closing Date: 02/17/2015

Job Number: 15-238
Job Type: Regular Full Time
Department: Defense Services Office
City: Sacaton
Location: Defense Services Office, 165A S. Bluebird Rd., Sacaton, AZ
Area of Interest: Legal
Salary Type: Depending on Experience
Salary/ Hourly Rate: $96,251 Salary
Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes
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EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT INFORMATION
• Term of Contract is three years and subject for renewal
• Compensation reflected on the Job Announcement and finalized in the Contract will remain the same, any increases (merit, cost of living for employees, Director Contract will also be eligible for increase)
• Annual Leave – Allowed a capped amount of leave each fiscal year, (amount of leave determined upon start date of position). Leave is not carried over into next fiscal year and paid at end of each fiscal year.
• Sick Leave – Allowed a capped amount of leave each fiscal year, leave is not paid at end of each fiscal year.

MEDICAL BENEFIT INFORMATION (effective immediately upon hire date, no probationary period required)
• Medical – EPO or PPO Self-Funded Plan utilizing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Network
• Prescription Program
• Dental – Plan is provided through CIGNA with no deductible for preventive services or $50 (individual)/$150 (family) deductible for basic and major services
• Vision – plan benefits are provided through Sight Care of Arizona and carry a $10 co-pay for exams, zero co-pay
• Life and AD&D – Basic, dependent, and/or voluntary benefits provided through CIGNA Group Insurance. GRIC pays the full cost of your basic Life and AD&D.

Other Voluntary Benefits
• Aflac offers various supplemental benefits plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

TWELVE (12) PAID HOLIDAYS

 **THIS IS A CONTRACT POSITION**

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
 The Director, Defense Services serves as the lead defense attorney responsible for planning, directing, managing, supervising, implementing and achieving department strategic goals of the Defense Services Office of the Gila River Indian Community (GRIC). Work involves hiring and supervising attorneys to serve as defense attorneys; formulating and monitoring a departmental budget, reviewing proposed legislation; ensuring compliance with tribal, state, and federal governmental regulations; providing leadership and guidance; monitoring and evaluating case files; developing, implementing, and interpreting policies; and handling high profile cases on behalf of GRIC.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Perform complex professional and managerial work directing the operations of the Defense Services Office.
• Plan, organize, manage, coordinate and prioritize work load of assigned staff.
• Coordinate the work of full-time professional and support staff to provide representation to defendants of the Community’s court system.
• Administer, maintain and update employee records, including conducting timely employee performance evaluations on staff.
• Formulate and monitor overall departmental operating budget; maintain records on all departmental projects and activities; authorize and approve departmental expenditures.
• Conduct staff meetings, provide reports/updates, and presentations before Council and other Tribal Officials.
• Coordinate and assign cases based on workload; review case files to ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures and evaluate work performed.
• Review, evaluate, and provide recommendations on proposed code and legislative changes with practical impact on civil rights of Community members.
• Review and analyze statutes, case law, and practices to keep staff updated on current legal and defense service trends.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and interpret policies, projects and procedures for the Defense Services Office.
• Prepare and maintain a database containing statistical information of client cases accepted and served.
• Responsible for handling appeals process.
• Serve as lead defense attorney of cases with court-wide impact and as the technical authority on complex legal defense cases.
• Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively to provide quality seamless customer service.
• Ensure staff comply with tribal, state, and federal governmental regulations.
• Ensure staff maintain an ethical practice in respect to the Community, Tribal Courts, judicial system and clients.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
§ Knowledge of Community codes and state statutes with emphasis on criminal law and procedures.
§ Knowledge of Judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
§ Knowledge of principles of criminal law and of appeal procedures of the Community and other jurisdictions.
§ Knowledge of principles of office management, and contract management.
§ Must be a person with high integrity, honesty and display professional decorum.
§ Possess excellent leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others.
§ Skill in research legal court decisions of U.S. Supreme Court, Circuit Courts of Appeal, U.S. District Courts and the State of Arizona.
§ Possess excellent writing skills with the ability to produce documents written in the English language using proper sentence structure, punctuation, grammar, spelling and legal citations.
§ Ability to communicate orally in the English language with judges, attorney and the public using a telephone and in group, face-to-face, one-to-one settings.
§ Ability to apply critical thinking and utilize effective communication and problem solving skills using a high degree of independent judgment and personal initiative to develop integrated strategies to efficiently identify issues, concerns and interests and provide effective solutions and to analyze, appraise, research and organize facts, evidence, and precedents.
§ Ability to comprehend and make inferences from written material.
§ Ability to utilize effective communication and problem solving skills.
§ Ability to effectively plan, supervise, organize, direct the activities of a professional and administrative staff, and evaluate internal controls.
§ Ability to enter and retrieve data or information from a terminal, PC, or other keyboard device.
§ Ability to understand and accept cultural background of the Community and the clientele to be served.
§ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community Officials and the general public.
§ Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a drug-free workplace.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school; member of the State Bar of Arizona in good standing; and a minimum of eight (8) years experience as a licensed attorney with criminal litigation or defense representation, including a minimum of four (4) years supervisory management experience in a Public Defender’s Office.
Valid state driver’s license with a current proof of driving record for the past 39 months will be required to qualify for a tribal driving permit. Proof of driving record must be submitted with application.
Background checks are required for positions that involve regular contact with or control over Community Children in accordance with The Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, 25 U.S.C. Sections 3201 through 3210 and C.F.R. Part 63 and positions that have regular contact with the Elderly.
Supervisory, Salaried Position
Reports to Division Manager or designee

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, U.S. Code, Section 472 and 473). The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin, Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you are claiming Preference in one or more of the following categories please attach a copy of the required documentation to the completed Employment Application.

Preference for Community Members (with proof of enrollment)
Preference for Native Americans (must meet membership requirement of a federally recognized Tribe.)
Preference point for Spouse of Community Member (with proof of spouse enrollment)
Preference point for Veteran (must meet statutory requirements)

DEADLINE: Employment Applications are available at all District Service Centers, the Human Resources Department, and online at www.gilariver.org. All Employment Applications and copies of required documents, i.e., Transcripts, Certificates, diploma and Motor Vehicle Record, must be received in the Human Resources Department by 5:00 pm on the closing date. Late Applications or documents will not be considered.

HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING SUBMITTED.

To avoid delays, application can be mailed or faxed to:
Gila River Indian Community
Human Resources Department
Post Office Box 97
Sacaton, Arizona 85147
Fax: (520) 562-9809

CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION

If a Tribal Driving Permit is required on this posting, please provide a current 39 month Motor Vehicle Report (mvr) and it must not be over 60 days old. Please refer to www.servicearizona.com to obtain a Motor Vehicle Report.

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department @ 520-562-9808. Thank you for your interest with the Gila River Indian Community.

To view the job posting, please view at the following link: http://www.gilariver.org/index.php/about-tribe/opportunities-group2-opportunities/jobs/17-current-gric-job-openings/5228-14-2036-secretary-ii

 

Job Opportunity – Chief Presiding Judge

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Chief Presiding Judge Recruitment – closes 5:00 p.m., January 30, 2015

Salary Based on Experience

The City of Phoenix is accepting applications for the position of Chief Presiding Judge of the Phoenix Municipal Court.

DUTIES:  The Chief Presiding Judge is responsible for the leadership and management of all professional, legal and judicial functions of the Phoenix Municipal Court.  This includes compliance with administrative authority of the Arizona court system.  The court is staffed with approximately 279 employees including 22 full time judges and 4 full time hearing officers.  The Court adjudicates annually over 250,000 criminal misdemeanor cases, probation violations, criminal traffic, civil traffic, civil code violations, orders of protection, civil and work place injunctions, animal seizure and viciousness petitions and parking violations.  The court maintains a jury center, customer call center, accounting staff, collections and administrative staff.  The court has an annual operating budget of $35 million.  Performance of the Chief Presiding Judge is evaluated annually on the basis of results by the Mayor and City Council.

Requires administrative, managerial and supervisory experience; five (5) years of legal practice including considerable public contact; and, responsible experience with community or civic organizations.  Other combinations of relevant experience and education including judicial bench experience may be substituted for meeting minimum requirements.  The ideal candidate will also possess excellent leadership, management and communication skills.

REQUIREMENT: Admission to the Arizona State Bar and a minimum of five years practice of law or equivalent legal experience is required.  Only the highest rated candidates will be considered for an interview.  City of Phoenix residency is required within 24 months after the date of hire and must be maintained.

Applications are available through the Judicial Selection Advisory Board, c/o Phoenix Municipal Court, 300 West Washington Street, 9th Floor, Phoenix, Arizona 85003, (602) 262-1608 or may be downloaded below.

Applications must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., January 30, 2015.

Successful applicants will be required to take and pass a drug test and employment will be contingent upon successful completion of any required drug test and consideration of background, references, and other job-related selection information.

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Job Opportunity – Assistant Prosecutor

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Job Title: Assistant Prosecutor 
Department/Group: Legal 
Location: Crow Agency, MT
Pay Range: DOE
Contact: Melissa Holds the Enemy
Managing Attorney
406-638-2059
Job Category: Crow Tribal Courts
Position Type: Full-time Employee
Date posted: December 17, 2014
Posting Expires: January 7, 2015

 

Applications Accepted By:
Fax or E-mail:
(406) 638-2614 (fax)
Melissa.Holdstheenemy@crow-nsn.gov
Attention: Melissa Holds the Enemy

Mail:
Attn: Executive Legal department
P.O. Box 340
Crow Agency, MT 59022

 

Job Description
Qualifications and Education Requirements
The position of Assistant Prosecutor primarily involves working on juvenile delinquency and juvenile prosecution matters, including representing the Crow Tribe in Crow Tribal Court in juvenile delinquency, misdemeanor and felony proceedings; negotiating plea bargains with delinquency respondents and criminal defendants; and reviewing, drafting and making decisions regarding the filing of charging documents in Crow Tribal Court.  The Assistant Prosecutor will also assist the Crow Tribal Prosecutor with general prosecution matters and prosecution-related grant funding and administration, including DOJ grants for juvenile justice and sexual offender registration.  Interested applicants must be admitted to practice or become admitted to practice in Crow Tribal Court and possess a J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school.
Tribal Member and Indian Preference
Preference will be given to qualified Crow Tribal members and members of federally-recognized Indian tribes.

Job Opportunity – Assistant General Counsel

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Assistant General Counsel

DEPARTMENT: Legal Department

REPORTS TO: General Counsel

DEFINITION/PURPOSE:

Provide legal advice to the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Tribal Council, tribal departments and economic enterprises. Represent the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation in matters brought in Tribal, State and Federal court.

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

TASKS:

Serves as legal advisor to the Tribal Council, tribal government departments and economic enterprises; Provides legal advice and analysis of tribal, state and Federal laws and regulations; Drafts and revises the Tribal Constitution, Law and Order Code, other tribal laws, ordinances, and policies; Works at hours and times outside of normal business hours and days; Drafts, reviews and recommends changes to contracts; Reviews other agreements, proposals; Represents the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation in Tribal, State and Federal court actions; Performs other duties as assigned or required.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

  • Knowledge of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Constitution, Law and Order Code, Arizona Revised Statutes, Federal Indian Law, Indian Civil Rights Act, Indian Child Welfare Act, Tribal Case Law, Federal Rules of Evidence;
  • Knowledge of contract and employment law;
  • Knowledge of state and Federal court protocol, proceedings, and practices;
  • Knowledge of legal research utilizing books and electronic research systems;
  • Skill in interpreting and applying complex laws, statutes, ordinances, and rules to the facts and evidence in individual cases;
  • Skill in drafting complex court orders;
  • Skill in utilizing a computer and in software capable of word processing;
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and cooperative working relationships with other departments of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation, state and Federal officials, departments, and agencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:

1) An attorney licensed to practice law in the State of Arizona; 2) Two years experience as an attorney; 3) Current AZ drivers license and meet FMYN insurance standards.

POSITION STATUS: Regular-Full-Time

PAYRATE: $69,965.48 to $83,958.57

OPEN DATE: December 10, 2014

CLOSE DATE: Open Until Filled

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
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
Email: recruiter@ftmcdowell.org or
sgonzales@ftmcdowell.org

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

 

Job Opportunity – Attorney

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JOB TITLE: ATTORNEY

LOCATION: Wild Horse Pass Development Authority (WHPDA)

Administration Office

COMPENSATON: $113,229 – $154,249, annually depending upon experience.

HOURS OF WORK: Minimum 40 hours per week; may include attending evening and weekend meetings.

REPORTS TO: General Manager

OVERVIEW: As directed by the General Manager and the Board of Directors, perform legal work and represent the interests of WHPDA and WHPDA business enterprises in Community, Federal and State Courts / Administrative Adjudicatory Proceedings. Negotiate and prepare real estate leases, design and construction contracts and management agreements. Draft organization documents and policies and procedures. Review and prepare business and employment contracts. Provide analysis and counsel on legal and policy issues. Anticipate and guard against legal risks facing the organization and WHPDA business enterprises. Develop and make recommendations to the General Manager and the Board of Directors on policy and legal issues. May direct the work of subordinate staff.

The Attorney’s duties and responsibilities include legal work for and the representation of business enterprises under WHPDA’s management and oversight. The WHPDA business enterprises include: Sheraton Wild Horse Pass Resort & Spa, Whirlwind Golf Course, Rawhide Western Town & Steakhouse, Four Points Hotel by Sheraton Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Hotel; Toka Sticks Service Station, Komatke Service Station, Wild Horse Pass Service Station, Sacaton Service Station, Casa Blanca Service Station, Gila River Displays, and other future business enterprises placed under WHPDA’s management and oversight

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  •  Advises WHPDA on real estate leasing activities and represents WHPDA in all real estate negotiations; preparation of real estate leases and related documents; and processing leases for federal and Gila River Indian Community (“Community”) approval.
  •  Assists in negotiations and prepares design and construction contracts for projects up to $20,000,000 in size.
  •  Assists in negotiations and prepares management agreements for the operation of all assigned WHPDA businesses.
  •  Provides analysis and counsel on legal and policy compliance matters.
  •  Advises WHPDA on general business law and employment law issues.
  •     Represents WHPDA or its officials and employees in issues arising from actual or anticipated lawsuits.
  •  Anticipate and guard against legal risks facing the organization.
  •  Develop and make recommendations on policy and legal issues.
  •  Conduct and coordinate research into a variety of legal issues and proceedings.
  •  Prepare legal pleadings, motions, discovery, stipulations, etc.
  •  Write, review, and edit resolutions, forms, reports, opinions, correspondence, articles, and other documents.
  •  Write and administer complex vendor, client and employment contracts; negotiate terms and conditions.
  •  Represents WHPDA before the Community Council and Community Council Standing Committees with jurisdiction over WHPDA.
  •  Works in cooperation with the Community’s Office of General Counsel.
  •  Performs all other duties as assigned by the General Manager or Board of Directors, at regular or special meetings.

JOB SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

  •  Extensive knowledge and experience in the practice of Federal Indian law
  •  Knowledge and experience in applicable Federal and Arizona law.
  •  Experience in the application of general business law and real estate transaction law.
  •  Expert ability to analyze policy, regulation and case law and provide recommendations.
  •  Experience representing Federal Indian tribes or tribal entities.
  •  Familiarity with, and knowledge of, the Gila River Indian Community, its governmental agencies and departments.
  •  Knowledge and experience in all legal aspects of design and construction work.
  •  Exhibit a high level of professionalism; lead with diplomacy and tact.
  •  General knowledge of civil trial practice.
  •  Demonstrate a high level of attention to detail.
  •  Knowledge of data gathering and summarization methods and techniques.
  •  Intermediate math skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, and to draw and interpret graphs. Ability to compute and calculate figures such as discounts and commissions.
  •  Required Language Skills: ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries and complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and/or boards of directors.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree and Juris Doctor from an accredited university/law school and five (5) years of experience in the practice of law.
  •  Current membership in the Arizona State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law in the state.
  •  Prefer candidate who has experience providing legal services to a wide variety of businesses and has experience working with Native American businesses.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; Microsoft Outlook; Internet Explorer.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Employee must be in a physical condition adequate to meet the physical and emotional demands of the assigned duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must acknowledge and agree to maintain a Drug-free Work Place as a condition of employment.

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act (Title 25, US Code, Section 472 and 473). Preference is given to qualified members of the Gila River Indian Community.

The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin, Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Questions with Contact
Niki Ramirez (520) 796-5389
careers@wildhorsepass.com

Submit Resume and Cover Letter to:
Human Resources
5700 West North Loop Road Chandler, Arizona 85226