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Job opportunities: Judicial Branch of the Navajo Nation

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Court Solicitor (244326) – Window Rock, AZ

District Court Clerk (909557) – Tuba City, AZ

District Court Clerk (909563) – Kayenta, AZ

District Court Clerk (240815) – Shiprock, NM

District Court Clerk (112557) – Window Rock, AZ

District Court Clerk (209528) – Window Rock, AZ

District Court Clerk (209534) – Window Rock, AZ

Staff Attorney (240874) – Aneth, UT

Staff Attorney (234987) – Kayenta, AZ

Staff Attorney (211848) – Tuba City, AZ

Associate Justice * (209546) – Window Rock, AZ

District Court Judge * (00000) – District Court, Navajo Nation Wide

 

For full list of job announcements, go to Judicial Branch of the Navajo Nation.

Job Opportunity: Civil Rights Attorney

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The Albuquerque, NM office of Rothstein Donatelli LLP is seeking an associate attorney for its civil rights practice group. The Firm is looking for a New Mexico licensed attorney with at least 2 years or more of litigation experience. The candidate should possess a demonstrated commitment to the welfare of individual clients and maintain the highest quality of legal practice, especially legal research and writing skills. The ideal candidate will have experience litigating civil rights cases and/or representing survivors of sexual abuse. The associate must be skilled in managing complex litigation and providing staff direction.

Rothstein Donatelli has offices in Albuquerque and Santa Fe, New Mexico, as well as in Tempe, Arizona. The Rothstein Donatelli LLP practice areas include civil rights and discrimination law, representation of survivors of sexual abuse, criminal defense, complex civil litigation, appeals and post-conviction work, and Indian law. Rothstein Donatelli is committed to social justice and vigorously protecting the rights of its clients.

Rothstein Donatelli LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, sex or gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. The Firm expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. The Firm is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment.

Interested candidates should send a resume, references, and writing sample to Manya Snyder at info@rothsteinlaw.com.

Job Opportunities

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DOJ Indian Country Assistant US Attorney

  • Tulsa, OK – Application Deadline: May 24, 2023 for priority consideration

FCC Office of Native Affairs – Attorney

FCC Office of Native Affairs – Policy Advisor

DOJ Office on Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation

National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) – Impact Report

Job Opportunity: Senior Attorney

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Navajo Nation
Office of Navajo Public Defender
Tuba City, AZ

Closing date: Open until filled

Position no: 243284

Duties and responsibilities: Represents clients, adults and juveniles, in criminal and delinquency proceedings in and out of court. Reviews all court and discovery
documents. Interviews clients; provides information on potential outcomes, defenses, potential consequences, federal prosecution; sentence(s) if convicted; deferred prosecution programs, peacemaking, etc. Develop theory of case and prepare pre-trial motions, responses; replies for trial preparation. Interview and/or depose witnesses. Communicate with prosecutor, probation, service providers. Assist client with referrals, appointments for evaluation, etc. Provide guidance and assistance to court advocates as needed. Prepare, file and complete appeals or Writs to Navajo Supreme Court when necessary. Position requires travel to district and family courts throughout the Navajo Nation.

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • A Juris Doctorate; and four (4) years professional experience as a state licensed attorney. Current
    admission in any state bar with the intention of seeking and securing admission to the Navajo
    Nation Bar Association and either the Arizona, New Mexico or Utah State Bar within one (1) year of
    date of hire.

See full job description: Senior Attorney – Tuba City, AZ

More information: Job vacancy announcement

Job Opportunity: Attorney

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Navajo Nation
Office of Navajo Public Defender
Window Rock, AZ

Closing date: Open until filled

Position no: 244832

Duties and responsibilities: Represents clients, adults and juveniles, in criminal and delinquency proceedings in and out of court. Reviews all court and discovery documents. Interviews clients; provides information on potential outcomes, defenses, potential consequences, federal prosecution; sentence(s) if convicted; deferred prosecution programs, peacemaking, etc. Develop theory of case and prepare pretrial motions, responses; replies for trial preparation. Interview and/or depose witnesses. Communicate with prosecutor, probation, service providers. Assist client with referrals, appointments for evaluation, etc. Provide guidance and assistance to court advocates as needed. Prepare, file and complete appeals or Writs to Navajo Supreme Court when necessary. Position requires travel to district and family courts throughout the Navajo Nation.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Juris Doctorate.
  • Current Admission in any state bar with the intention of seeking and securing admission to the Navajo Nation Bar Association and
    either the Arizona, New Mexico or Utah State Bar within one(1) year of date of hire.

See full job description: Attorney

More information: Job vacancy announcement

Job opportunity: Deputy Attorney General

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Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians
Oakhurst, CA

The position of Deputy Attorney General shall be responsible for protecting all Tribal sovereignty and for providing legal advice and representation to all Tribal officials, agencies, departments, and branches of Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians. The Deputy Attorney General will defend the integrity of the Tribe. The Deputy Attorney General is prohibited from offering individual legal advice or representing individual Tribal Members, but instead serves to protect the rights of all members of the Tribe by administering fair and impartial justice. Maintains confidentiality of all Tribal information.

See full job announcement: Deputy Attorney General

Job opportunities: San Manuel Band of Mission Indians

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The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is a federally recognized American Indian tribe whose Reservation and nationally-recognized resort casino are located in Highland, CA. We are excited to announce that our award-winning in-house legal department is hiring! 

Our legal team plays an instrumental role in supporting the tribal government and business entities that sustain the government infrastructure. We are looking for individuals whose pursuit of excellence matches our own high level of expectations. For those candidates, we have several current opportunities to work in a collegial, team-oriented practice that supports one of the most successful Tribal gaming operations in North America as well as Tribal and business leaders pursuing some of the most forward-thinking initiatives and projects in Indian Country. 

Current opportunities include:

  1. Staff Attorney – Government
  2. Staff Attorney – DEER (Development, Entitlements, Environmental, Real Estate)
  3. Legal Operations Specialist
  4. Managing Attorney – Complex Transactions (coming soon)

San Manuel offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes: health and wellness plans, 401(k) matching, discretionary bonuses, and paid time off. If you seek a challenging and rewarding career in a fast-paced, dynamic environment responsible for preserving and protecting the interests of a Tribal government and its various business enterprises, now and into the future, we encourage you to learn more by clicking here. If you have any questions about roles, responsibilities, applications, or any other aspects, please feel free to reach out directly to our Executive Recruiter, Heather Nadeau, at heather.Nadeau@sanmanuel-nsn.gov .

Job Opportunities: The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe

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Lower Elwha Klallam Justice Center
Port Angeles, WA
 
The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe is dedicated to fully exercising its sovereignty to prevent and reduce criminal activity and victimization on the Reservation. At the same time, pursuant to the Lower Elwha Constitution, Article VII, Bill of Rights, the Lower Elwha Judicial Code §§ 1.2, 6.11(3)(c), and the Indian Civil Rights Act of 1968, 25 U.S.C. § 1302(a)(8), the Tribe is dedicated to affording due process to all persons subject to the Tribe’s authority.

Tribal Defense Attorney job announcement 

  • Closing Date: February 17, 2023

Chief Judge job announcement

  • Closing Date: February 18, 2023

Tribal Deputy Prosecutor job announcement

  • Closing Date: February 17, 2023

Job Opportunity: Legislative Policy Advisor

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Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP
Washington, D.C.

Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP is looking for a motivated, energetic individual to join its legislative and health policy team in its Washington, DC office. Hobbs Straus is a national law firm dedicated to promoting and defending the interests of Indian tribal governments and organizations.

The Legislative Policy Advisor is a non-attorney position who will work with attorneys and legislative staff from across the firm on behalf of our tribal clients to advance the scope and quality of tribal health services. Duties include assisting attorney and legislative staff in outreach to Capitol Hill and federal agencies, attending and covering health policy meetings, researching and working on Indian health policy and drafting reports to clients. Applicants must have strong research, writing and communication skills. Prior legislative experience preferred but not required. Salary based on experience.

Educational requirements: B.A. or higher.

To apply: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Ms. Robin Branthover at rbranthover@hobbsstraus.com.

Thank you for your interest in Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP.
www.hobbsstraus.com

Job Opportunity: Associate

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Kewenvoyouma Law, PLLC
Associate

Kewenvoyouma Law, PLLC is seeking a motivated, self-driven, and ambitious full-time associate. Kewenvoyouma Law, PLLC is a 100% Indian owned boutique law firm providing legal services exclusively to Indian tribes, tribal business enterprises, tribal agencies, and tribal entrepreneurs. Our firm provides services in the area of Indian law, business transactions, economic development, finance, gaming, and all areas of tribal government. We are proud to assist as day-to-day general or special counsel for tribes and corporate counsel for tribal business.

See full job description.

 

Please submit information via email to gina@vtklaw.com. Please contact Gina Ortiz at 480-428-4590 with any questions. Experience and/or education in transactional, business, economic development, or gaming preferred. Native American hiring preference will be provided to qualified attorneys.