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Job Opportunity

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Position Title                                     Internship Program Coordinator, Senior

Job Number                                       53907

Department                                       3601-Law Administration

College/Division                                 Law and Udall
Foundation

Posted Rate of Pay                              $48,000 – $52,000
DOE

Exempt / Non-Exempt                           Exempt
Category                                          Appointed: Professional
Departmental Contact                          Sally Rider

Departmental Contact Phone                  626-1637

Departmental Contact Email                   rider@email.arizona.edu

Job Open Date                                   11-05-2013

Job Close Date                                   Open Until Filled

Review begins on
(Continues until position filled)              11-18-2013
Benefits Eligible                                 Yes

Full Time/Part Time                              Full
Time

https://www.uacareertrack.com/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1383928593644

Position Summary

The Program Coordinator will divide his/her time between the Native American Congressional Internship Program at the Morris K. and Stewart L. Udall Foundation and The College of Law’s Externship Program (including the externship aspects of the Indigenous Peoples Law & Policy (IPLP) Program). The Congressional Internship Program is a joint program of the Native Nations Institute at the University of Arizona and the Udall Foundation. This 12 month position would spend 3 months working full time in Washington, DC for the Native American Congressional Internship Program (housing and per diem provided). The remaining 9 months would be split evenly between Native American Congressional Internship Program and the College of Law’s Externship program.

 

The Native American Congressional Internship Program is a ten-week, summer internship for American Indians and Alaska Natives in Washington, D.C. Interns work in Senate and House offices and federal agencies to gain an insider’s view of the federal government. The incumbent manages strategy, implementation, and communication in four principal areas:
 * Applicant recruitment and intern selection;
 * Congressional and federal agency office placements;
 * Intern housing and enrichment activities; and
 * Alumni development.

 

For the Native American Congressional Internship Program, the incumbent reports directly to the Senior Program Manager for Education Programs at the Udall Foundation, and works with the Program Manager for the Udall Scholarship Program on Native American recruitment for the undergraduate scholarship. For the College of Law Externship Program, the incumbent reports to the Director of the IPLP Program and to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. The incumbent will spend approximately 3 months each year (May 15-August 15) in Washington, D.C. to provide general supervision and professional mentoring of 12 Native American Interns. Travel costs, housing, and a daily stipend are provided.

 

The College of Law provides its students with a number of experiential learning opportunities, including externship placements. Externs work in a variety of legal and public policy offices, including courts, legislatures, law offices, corporate legal departments, and administrative agencies. The program coordinator would be responsible for maintaining and developing relationships with potential externship placement providers, as well as matching students with appropriate placements.

 

For additional information on the College of Law http://www.law.arizona.edu. For information on the Native Nations Institute, visit http://nni.arizona.edu. For information on the Udall Foundation and the Congressional Internship Program, visit www.udall.gov<http://www.udall.gov> and http://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/NACInternship/NACInternship.aspx.

NNABA EMPLOYMENT and STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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Each opportunity below will be posted on the NNABA website at nativeamericanbar.org

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Federal  Indian Law/Tribal Law Opportunities:

1.  Staff Attorney, Nottawaseppi Huron Band of Potawatomi, Fulton, MI (Closes on November 2, 2013)

 

Other Opportunities:

1.     Entry or Junior Level Associate, Quarles & Brady LLP, Phoenix, AZ 

2.     Records Coordinator, NBC Universal, New York, NY 

3.     US Privacy Counsel, NBC Universal, New York, NY

 4.     Attorney, Digital Products, NBC Universal, University City, CA

5.     Vice President, Legal Affairs – Universal Pictures, NBC Universal, Universal City, CA

6. Associate Counsel, GolfNow and Golf Channel, NBC Universal, Orlando, FL

7. Director of Legal Affairs, Universal Parks and Resorts, NBC Universal, Orlando, FL

8. Counsel, Legal Affairs, NBC Universal, Universal City, CA

9. Rights Counsel, NBC Universal, Universal City, CA

10. VP, Litigation, NBC Universal, Universal City, CA

11. Legal Assistant, NBC Universal, Universal City, CA

12. Rights Attorney, NBC Universal, Universal City, CA

13. Open Rank Faculty, Indigenous Education, Department of Teaching, Learning and Sociocultural Studies, College of Education, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ (Closes on November 15, 2013)

14. Lecturer III Legal Analysis and Communication Program Instructor, University of New Mexico School of Law, Albuquerque, NM (Closes on October 18, 2013)

15. Associate Attorney, City Attorney’s Office, City of Ithaca, NY (temp. position)

16. Special Assistant/Paralegal, ACLU Foundation, Equality Center and Immigrants’ Rights Project, CA (Open until filled) 

 

 

STUDENT OPPORTUNITIES

        1.    Spring 2014 Legal Internship, ACLU Foundation, Equality Center, Disability Rights Unit, San Francisco & NY (Open until filled)

2. Spring 2014 Legal Internship, ACLU Foundation, Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender & AIDS Project, NY (Applications accepted on a rolling basis)

3. Spring 2014 Internship, ACLU Foundation, Immigrants’ Rights Project, San Francisco & NY (Closes on Dec. 31, 2013)

4.  Summer 2014 Legal Internship, ACLU Foundation, Equality Center, Disability Rights Unit, San Francisco & NY (Open until filled)

5. Summer 2014 Legal Internship, ACLU Foundation, Reproductive Freedom Project, NY (Closes on December 15, 2013 – and accepted on a rolling basis)

6. Summer 2014 Legal Internship, ACLU Foundation, Immigrants’ Rights Project, NY and California Offices (2L Applications between Oct. 11, 2013 & Jan 21, 2014) (1L Applications between Dec. 1, 2013 & Jan 21, 2014)

Job Opening – SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY -Assistant General Counsel (Government)

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SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY
invites applications for the position of:
Assistant General Counsel (Government)

An Equal Opportunity Employer
SALARY: $106,539.00 – $157,148.00 Annually

 

OPENING DATE: 09/25/13
CLOSING DATE: 10/25/13 11:59 PM
DEFINITION:
Definition:  Under general supervision of the General Counsel, provides legal review and advice to the SaltRiver Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC or Community) government.  Ensures that applicable laws are followed so that tribal sovereignty is protected and enhanced.  Provides assistance to avoid or prevent expensive legal disputes and litigation and protects the Community’s legal interests.  This job class is treated as FLSA Exempt.
EXAMPLES OF TASKS:
Essential Functions:  (Essential functions, may vary among positions, but may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification).Tasks:

 

  1. Reviews legal documents and provides legal advice, to protect SRPMIC interests; may be assigned as counsel for civil litigation involving the Community and its departments.    Advises supervisor, Community departments, divisions and enterprises and the Community Council.  Reviews law, rules, regulations, contracts, intergovernmental agreements, grant documents and related legal documents.

 

  1. Provides legal guidance on personnel, program and other related issues to various departments of the SRPMIC.  Drafts legal documents, ordinances and policies.  May provide functional, project specific supervision to support staff.

 

  1. Works with a broad range of clients such as Council members, government employees, boards, and committees and other officials, many of whom are Community members.  Interacts with Community members and the public on a day-to-day basis.

 

  1. Represents SRPMIC at internal, external or intergovernmental meetings related to the various interests of the Community.  Attendances at after-hour meetings maybe required.

 

  1. Conducts legal research and provides advice related to Community interests, tribal sovereignty, tribal jurisdiction, taxation, membership, health and human resources, law enforcement, human resources/personnel matters, civil litigation, commercial transactions, business law and/or other areas.

 

  1. Assists in the preparation of legal and technical correspondence for the President, Vice President, Community Manager, and General Counsel.

 

  1. Keeps abreast of federal law, regulations, administrative and court decisions in Indian law and interacts with other tribal, federal, state or local agencies on behalf of the Community.

 

  1. May supervise non-attorneys, law clerks, interns, and/or externs.

 

  1. Performs other job related duties that enhance and/or facilitate department operations.

 

                                                                                    

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

 

  • Knowledge of the history, culture, laws, rules, customs and traditions of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
  • Knowledge of representing clients as legal counsel.
  • Knowledge of Federal Indian law.
  • Knowledge of the principles and practices of the legal profession.
  • Knowledge of case law appropriate to the issues and cases assigned.
  • Knowledge of legal research methods, legal research software, and use of data bases.
  • Skill in interpreting and applying statues, ordinances and other laws.
  • Skill in interpreting and applying rules, regulations, and policies.
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with SRPMIC Administration,  Community Council members, Community members officials  and appropriate outside entities.
  • Skill in communicating and instructing others, using both technical and non-technical language as appropriate to provide legal counsel and explanation to those for whom the subject matter is unfamiliar and/or difficult to understand.

 

  • Ability to get along well and cooperate with others.
  • Ability to communicate orally and in writing with administrative staff, community member officials, outside entities and co-workers.
  • Ability to perform legal research.
  • Ability to analyze difficult and complex legal issues and apply legal principles.
  • Ability to adapt to changing work situations and assignments.
  • Ability to exercise resourcefulness in addressing new problems.
  • Ability to present statements of fact, law and argument clearly and logically, in both written and oral form.
  • Ability to produce written documents with clearly organized thoughts, using proper sentence construction, punctuation and grammar.
  • Ability to set priorities and be organized in order to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to analyze and aid in drafting and commenting on proposed legislation.
  • Ability to appear as counsel of record in litigation or other adjudicatory proceedings.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:  Graduation from an American Bar Associated accredited college or university with a Law Degree (Juris Doctor) and at least three (3) years of experience as a licensed attorney representing Native American tribes in legal affairs.  Experience that has provided knowledge of social, political, and legal framework of tribal governments is essential.
Equivalency:  Any equivalent combination of experience and education that will allow the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be considered when filling this position.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Special Requirements:  Must be a member in good standing with a state bar association or if currently not a member of the Arizona Bar must take and pass the Arizona Bar Exam and be admitted to the Arizona Bar within one (1) year from the date of hire.  In addition, candidates must have the ability to practice in Federal District Court if required.  Must attend a minimum of 15 hours annual continuing legal education as related to job and approved by supervisor.Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check. Employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.“SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer” Preference will be given to a qualified Community Member, then a qualified Native American and then other qualified candidate.

 

In order to obtain consideration for Community member/Native American preference, applicant must submit a copy of Tribal Enrollment card or CIB which indicates enrollment in a Federally Recognized Native American Tribe by one of the following methods:

1) attach to application

2)  fax (480-362-5860) 

3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.

 

Documentation must be received by position closing date.
The IHS/BIA CIB form is not accepted.
Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.srpmic-nsn.gov/employmentOUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:
10005 E Osborn Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
480-362-7935
480-362-7925
employment@srpmic-nsn.govPreference will be given to a qualified Community Member, then a qualified Native American and then other qualified candidate.

Job #100067-130925
ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL (GOVERNMENT)
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Job Posting – The University of New Mexico School of Law

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LECTURER III LEGAL ANALYSIS AND

COMMUNICATION PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR

UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO SCHOOL OF LAW

The University of New Mexico School of Law seeks applications for a full-time
(9 mos.), non- tenure track faculty position to begin in August 2014. This
Lecturer III position will teach legal writing and analysis in the Law School’s
Legal Analysis and Communication Program. Minimum requirements are a J.D.
Degree and two years of law practice experience. Desirable qualifications
include demonstrated research and writing ability, experience teaching
communications and legal analysis in a law school or other professional
setting, demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with other faculty
members or other professional colleagues, demonstrated ability to diagnose
writing problems, demonstrated ability to work with students or colleagues from
diverse backgrounds, and demonstrated ability to represent the interest of a
client in writing. Salary: Commensurate with qualifications.

For best consideration, applicants should apply by October 18, 2013. The
position will remain open until filled. Applicants should attach their cover
letter, CV, and list of references to their online application via the UNMJobs
website:

https://unmjobs.unm.edu/.
The position is listed as posting number 0822319.

The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer and Educator.