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Job Opportunity – JUDICIAL VACANCIES

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ANNOUNCEMENT of JUDICIAL VACANCIES

ANNOUNCING:

Applications are being accepted for three vacancies on the Superior Court in Maricopa County created by the addition of Divisions 96, 97 and 98 effective October 1, 2014.

An original completed application, 5 double-sided copies, and one (1) single-sided copy must be received by the Human Resources Department, Administrative Office of the Courts, 1501 West Washington, Suite 221, Phoenix, AZ, 85007, no later than 3:00 p.m. on Friday, October 24, 2014.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must be at least 30 years of age, of good moral character, admitted to the practice of law in and a resident of Arizona for the past five years, a resident of Maricopa County for the past year, and under age 65 at the time the nomination is submitted to the Governor.

APPLICATION FORMS CAN BE OBTAINED FROM:

Human Resources Department – OR – by calling (602) 452-3311

Administrative Office of the Courts

1501 W. Washington, Suite 221, – OR – by sending an E-mail request to:

Phoenix jnc@courts.az.gov

– OR – at the Judicial Department website: www.azcourts.gov/jnc

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THESE VACANCIES:

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

All written comments about applicants should be directed to the Maricopa County Commission on Trial

Court Appointments, c/o Blanca Moreno, Administrative Office of the Courts, 1501 W. Washington, Suite 221, Phoenix, AZ, 85007. All comments received at that address will be distributed to all commission members. Applicants are asked to limit solicited reference letters to a maximum of 12, from a diverse group of people who are well-acquainted with the applicant. All letters timely submitted will be forwarded to all commissioners.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

To comment on issues relevant to the vacant judgeship or on a particular applicant, submit a written statement to the Maricopa County Commission on Trial Court Appointments, Attn: Blanca Moreno, 1501 W. Washington, Suite 221, Phoenix, AZ, 85007. An opportunity for public comment will also be scheduled at both Commission meetings about these vacancies.

SELECTION PROCESS:

The Arizona Constitution requires the Maricopa County Commission on Trial Court Appointments to submit at least three nominees to the Governor within 60 days of the effective date of each vacancy. The Governor has 60 days in which to make a selection from the nominees submitted by the Commission. To obtain the procedures of the Commissions on Appellate and Trial Court Appointments or a list of Commission members call (602) 452-3311 or visit the website: www.azcourts.gov/jnc.

At its first meeting, the Commission reviews the applications and determines which applicants will be interviewed. That meeting and the subsequent interviews are open to the public, and voting on the nominations is conducted in a public session. News releases announcing the meetings will be issued at least one week prior to each meeting.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

The annual salary of a Superior Court judge is $145,000. Superior Court judges are eligible to enroll in State and/or County benefit plans.

JUDICIAL RETENTION:

Each judge is subject to an unopposed, nonpartisan retention election at the first general election held at least two years after he or she takes office. To be retained, a judge must receive a majority of affirmative votes cast. Following the first retention election, Superior Court judges stand for retention election every four years.

JUDICIAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW:

The Arizona Constitution requires that justices and judges undergo a performance review before each retention election, the results of which are disseminated to voters before the election. The Supreme Court adopts the rules that govern judicial performance review, a copy of which can be obtained by calling (602) 452-3311. The standards adopted by the Supreme Court and the Commission on Judicial Performance

Review for evaluating justices and judges are:

“The judge shall administer justice fairly, ethically, uniformly, promptly and efficiently. The judge shall be free from personal bias in decision making, shall decide cases based on proper application of law and procedure to the facts, and shall issue prompt, clear rulings and decisions that demonstrate competent legal analysis. The judge shall act with dignity, courtesy and patience. The judge shall effectively manage the courtroom and discharge the administrative responsibilities of the office.”

ACLU Fellowship Opportunity

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FELLOWSHIP OPPORTUNITY
MARVIN M. KARPATKIN FELLOWSHIP [LGLF-06]
NOTICE TO THIRD-YEAR LAW STUDENTS AND RECENT GRADUATES
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation

Racial Justice Program, NY

For nearly 100 years, the ACLU has been our nation’s guardian of liberty, working in courts, legislatures, and communities to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties that the Constitution and the laws of the United States guarantee everyone in this country. Whether it’s achieving full equality for the LGBT community, establishing new privacy protections for our digital age, ending mass incarceration, or preserving the right to vote or the right to have an abortion, the ACLU takes up the toughest civil liberties cases and issues to defend all people from government abuse and overreach. With more than a million members, activists, and supporters, the ACLU is a nationwide organization that fights tirelessly in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C., for the principle that every individual’s rights must be protected equally under the law, regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability or national origin.

The Racial Justice Program (RJP) of the ACLU National office in New York City invites applications for the Marvin M. Karpatkin Fellowship, which will begin in September 2015.

 OVERVIEW

The Fellowship was established by the ACLU Board of Directors in memory of Marvin M. Karpatkin, the late General Counsel of the American Civil Liberties Union, who died in January 1975, at the age of 48.  Mr. Karpatkin was one of the ACLU’s most active attorneys during the 1960s and early 1970s.  He left his special mark in the areas of selective service and military law.  His interest in those areas grew out of his own strong opposition to the Vietnam War and his desire to help those who, younger than himself, were faced with performing military service in a war they would not support.

Racial Justice Program (RJP) attorneys and staff work to challenge racial discrimination and related issues that have a disparate impact on communities of color, particularly in the areas of criminal justice and education and seeks to provide full access to participation in the economic system regardless of race or ethnicity.  In the area of criminal justice, we are dedicated to reducing the unwarranted and disproportionate targeting and incarceration of people of color.  In the area of education, we seek to ensure that all children have access to quality education, regardless of race or ethnicity. Specifically, we have filed civil challenges to the inadequate provision of indigent criminal and juvenile defense, racial profiling, and disparate educational opportunities.  We have also campaigned against the racially-disproportionate imposition of incarceration and school discipline and are working to counteract the negative effects of discrimination in mortgage lending on communities of color.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Karpatkin Fellow functions as part of the ACLU’s Racial Justice Program’s litigation team. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Provide legal research and analysis and develop theories to support new litigation projects.
  • Draft pleadings, affidavits, motions, and briefs.
  • Interview witnesses and potential plaintiffs.
  • Participate in discovery and trial practice.
  • Provide support and assistance to ACLU affiliates and cooperating attorneys.
  • Engage in public speaking and attend meetings and/or conferences as needed.
  • Supervise student interns.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

  • J.D. degree or J. D. expected by the Spring of 2015.
  • A demonstrated ability to conduct complex legal analysis and fact-finding.
  • Excellent research, writing and verbal communication skills.
  • Self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Proven ability to work independently as well as within a team.
  • Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Demonstrated commitment to public interest law.
  • Commitment to the mission and goals of the ACLU.

COMPENSATION

The ACLU offers a generous and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with experience and within parameters of the ACLU compensation scale.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, two letters of recommendation and at least one legal writing sample by email to hrjobs@aclu.org – reference [LGLF-06/NABA] in the subject line.   Please indicate in your cover letter where you learned of this opportunity.

The application deadline is October 15, 2014. 

This posting provides a general but not comprehensive list of the essential responsibilities and qualifications required.  It does not represent a contract of employment. The ACLU reserves the right to change the posting at any time without advance notice.

The ACLU is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. The ACLU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, and veteran status.   

The ACLU undertakes affirmative action strategies in its recruitment and employment efforts to assure that persons with disabilities have full opportunities for employment in all positions.

We encourage applicants with disabilities who may need accommodations in the application process to contact: hrjobsinclreq@aclu.org. Correspondence sent to this email address that is not related to requests for accommodations will not be reviewed. Applicants should follow the instructions above regarding how to apply.

The ACLU comprises two separate corporate entities, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation. Both the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU Foundation are national organizations with the same overall mission, and share office space and employees. The ACLU has two separate corporate entities in order to do a broad range of work to protect civil liberties. This job posting refers collectively to the two organizations under the name “ACLU.”

 

Job Announcement – Associate Attorney (Litigation)

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Associate Attorney (Litigation)

Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP (Omaha, NE)

Position Type:

 Attorney

Practice Area(s):

 Indian/Native American, Litigation

Geographic Preference:

 Upper Midwest (KS, NE, ND, SD)

Description:

 Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP is a nationwide law firm dedicated to the representation of American Indian tribes and organizations. We represent tribes and tribal entities in a wide spectrum of services including business transactions, litigation and governmental affairs, in many forums, including federal, state, and tribal courts.

We are seeking an experienced litigation attorney for our Omaha, Nebraska office. Minimum qualifications include:
• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Status as an active member in good standing of the bar with any state jurisdiction and willing to obtain licensure in Nebraska
• Minimum of five (5) years of federal, state or tribal litigation related experience or served as a law clerk to a federal court judge
• Familiarity with tribal and Federal Indian law
• Excellent analytical, research and writing abilities
• Ability to work well independently and as a team in a fast paced environmentIn addition to the minimum qualifications, it is strongly preferred that applicants possess the following skills:
• Litigating cases in federal, state or tribal courts or in administrative proceedings
• Preparing pleadings and briefs, taking and defending discovery, conducting hearings and litigating actions or proceedings through trial
• Knowledge of, and skill applying various state court or federal rules of civil procedure and rules of evidence
• Taking depositions and/or conducting other examinations of witnesses
• Effectively communicating with opposing counsel, co-counsel, and federal/state/tribal agency representativesYour contributions are rewarded with a “Total Compensation Package” including a competitive salary, bonus potential, and excellent benefits.

Send your resume today with a cover letter, salary requirements, writing sample and law school transcripts (if graduated within the last 5 years) to:
Ann Hacker, Director of Human Resources

ahacker@ndnlaw.com
3610 N 163rd Plaza
Omaha, NE 68116We will be accepting applications until October 20, 2014

Desired Class Level:

 Alum 4-6 yrs exp, Alum 7+ yrs exp, LLM

Posting Date:

 September 16, 2014

Expiration Date:

 October 20, 2014

contact:

 Ann HackerDirector of Human ResourcesHome office: 3610 North 163rd Plaza Omaha, Ne 68116 We have 10 office locations in 8 states Omaha, Nebraska 68116 United States

http://www.ndnlaw.com

Resume Receipt:

 E-mail, Other (see below)

Default email for resumes.:

 ahacker@ndnlaw.com

How To Apply:

 Send your resume today with a cover letter, salary requirements, writing sample and law school transcripts (if graduated within the last 5 years

Additional Documents:

 Cover Letter, Writing Sample, Other Documents

Requested Document Notes:

 Send your resume today with a cover letter, salary requirements, writing sample and law school transcripts (if graduated within the last 5 years

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Job Announcement – Associate Attorney Litigation

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                                         ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY (Litigation)

Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP is a nationwide law firm dedicated to the representation of American Indian tribes and organizations. We represent tribes and tribal entities in a wide spectrum of services including business transactions, litigation and governmental affairs, in many forums, including federal, state, and tribal courts.

We are seeking an experienced litigation attorney for our Omaha, Nebraska office. Minimum qualifications include:

  • Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school
  • Status as an active member in good standing of the bar with any state jurisdiction and willing to obtain licensure in Nebraska
  • Minimum of five (5)  years of federal, state or tribal litigation related experience or served as a law clerk to a federal court judge
  • Familiarity with tribal and Federal Indian law
  • Excellent analytical, research and writing abilities
  • Ability to work well independently and as a team in a fast paced environmentIn addition to the minimum qualifications, it is strongly preferred that applicants possess the following skills:
  • Litigating cases in federal, state or tribal courts or in administrative proceedings
  • Preparing pleadings and briefs, taking and defending discovery, conducting hearings and litigating actions or proceedings through trial
  • Knowledge of, and skill applying various state court or federal rules of  civil procedure and rules of evidence
  • Taking depositions and/or conducting other examinations of witnesses
  • Effectively communicating with opposing counsel, co-counsel, and federal/state/tribal agency representatives

Your contributions are rewarded with a “Total Compensation Package” including a competitive salary, bonus potential, and excellent benefits.

Send your resume today with a cover letter, salary requirements, writing sample and law school transcripts (if graduated within the last 5 years) to:

Ann Hacker, Director of Human Resources-  ahacker@ndnlaw.com – 3610 N 163rd Plaza – Omaha, NE 68116   

We will be accepting applications until October 20, 2014

Job Opportunity – The Environment and Natural Resources Division of the U.S. Department of Justice is seeking an experienced litigator

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The Environment and Natural Resources Division of the U.S. Department of Justice is seeking an experienced litigator for its Appellate Section for a full-time position in Washington, DC.

Please note: If you applied in response to Announcement ENRD-14-025-EXC, which closed April 14, 2014, you need not re-apply. Your application will be considered for this announcement.

Justice 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. Justice fosters a work environment where people of all backgrounds and experiences may reach their full potential.

Thank you for your help in disseminating this vacancy announcement.  This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/attorneys-vacancies.

Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD)

Attorney, Washington, DC 20004, United States

ENRD-14-067-EXC

About the Office: 

If you applied in response to Announcement ENRD-14-025-EXC, which closed April 14, 2014, you need not re-apply. Your application will be considered for this announcement.

About the Office: The Environment and Natural Resources Division (ENRD) of the U.S. Department of Justice is seeking an experienced litigator for its Appellate Section for a full-time position in Washington, DC.

The Appellate Section is responsible for handling cases in the federal courts of appeals involving the ENRD for preparing appeal recommendations, and for preparing drafts for the Office of the Solicitor General of petitions and briefs in all ENRD cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. For more information about the Environment & Natural Resources Division, visit the Justice Department’s web site at: http://www.usdoj.gov/enrd/.

Job Description: 

Cases involve such subject matters as: air, water, and solid waste regulation; hazardous substance cleanups; public land and forest management; water rights; Indian treaty rights and Indian gaming; land condemnation; Fifth Amendment takings; fish and wildlife conservation; and criminal environmental prosecutions.

Qualifications: 

Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least five or more years of post-J.D. litigation/legal experience, and be a U.S. citizen. Applicants with U.S. Court of Appeals experience or with a background in environmental or natural resources law will be preferred.

You will be evaluated based on your qualifications for this position as evidenced by the experience you report relative to this position. Paid and unpaid experience will be considered.

This is a permanent appointment with a probationary period following a security clearance, for a full time position. Selected attorneys are eligible for employment benefits such as health and life insurance, the FERS retirement program, paid vacation and sick leave, and a public transportation subsidy.

Salary: Current salary and years of experience will determine the appropriate salary level. The possible salary range is GS-13 ($89,924 – $116,901); GS-14 ($106,263 – $138,136), and GS-15 ($124,995 – $157,100) per annum.

Travel: Periodic travel is required.

Application Process: Applications must be received by Tuesday, September 16, 2014.

Applicants must submit a current resume, cover letter highlighting relevant experience and salary history, a writing sample, and OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment (found at this link: http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/of0306.pdf to:

U.S. Department of Justice, ENRD
Appellate Section
Attn: Aaron Avila, Assistant Chief
Please reference vacancy announcement number ENRD-14-067-EXC.

Email applications only, please to: ATTYAPPLY-APP.ENRD@USDOJ.GOV

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No telephone calls, please.

Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses will not be authorized.

Number of Positions: 1

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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

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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 Posting – Vacancy on the Maricopa County Superior Court

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Applications Being Accepted for a Vacancy on the Maricopa County Superior Court

Applications are being accepted for a vacancy on the Superior Court in Maricopa
County created by the appointment of Judge Eileen Willett to serve as a United States
Magistrate Judge for the District of Arizona.

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

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
Friday, September 19, 2014.

 

Application for Maricopa Superior Court Vacancy

U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona has several openings for experienced attorneys

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Announcements

We would like to share with you the following vacancy announcements.  The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona has several openings for experienced attorneys.  

Justice 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. Justice fosters a work environment where people of all backgrounds and experiences may reach their full potential.

Thank you for your help in disseminating these vacancy announcements.  These and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/legal-careers/attorneys-vacancies.

 

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