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National Tribal Judicial
Center at the National Judicial College: Tribal Program Attorney

We have updated the online option for the NTJC Program Attorney
position, so if you have time, please send this out to your contacts.  We
truly appreciate your assistance!

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Attorney Services Request for Proposals

Job ID: 15329575
Position Title: Attorney Services Request for Proposals
Company Name: Kalispel Tribe of Indians
Location(s): Usk, Washington, 99180, United States
Posted: October 22, 2013
Job Function: Attorney
Entry Level: No
Job Type: Contract

APPLY FOR THIS JOB

Contact Person:Cathleen Kintner-ChristiePhone:(509) 445-1664 Ext. Ext 7128
Email Address:ckintner@kalispeltribe.com

Job Description

The Kalispel Tribe is soliciting proposals for contracted services from legal firms or independent attorneys interested in working with the Kalispel Tribal Court (KTC) to provide public defense services. Services are to be provided to persons appointed a public defender by the KTC for criminal proceedings, and to represent parents or young adults who are engaged in ICW dependency and/or guardianship actions in KTC.  The services include, but are not limited to:

  • Review reports, complaints and citations issued or filed by the Tribal Prosecutor, Presenting Officer, Public Safety Officers, Probation Officer or other authorized Officer of the KTC.
  • Performs investigations through interviews, legal research, reviewing reports and evidence.
  • Represents clients by advising clients as to legal and civil rights, choices and consequences and appearing at hearings or trials before the court with client.
  • Files legal motions, briefs, memorandums of authority and other documentation as necessary. Negotiates and confers with other counsel, professionals and interested parties to determine the appropriate legal course of action on behalf of clients.
  • Assists and advises clients to access appropriate services and to comply with court orders as necessary.
  • Performs trial preparation including introducing and examining witnesses, experts and exhibits.
  • Prepares for and participates in sentence and dependency review proceedings.
  • Prepares and presents appeals of cases when, in the Attorney’s opinion, an appeal is in the interest of justice.
  • Maintains high ethical standards and maintains strict confidentiality.

Proposals will be reviewed by the Kalispel Tribal Administrator and those selected may be called for an interview. The Kalispel Tribe reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. Indian Preference shall apply. The contract form shall be a mutually acceptable agreement between the Kalispel Tribe and the law firm or independent Attorney.

Proposals of Professional Qualifications, Fee Schedule and responses to criteria are to be submitted to:

Kalispel Tribe of Indians

Darren Holmes, Tribal Administrator

P.O. Box 39

Usk, WA  99180-0039

All questions concerning this Request for Proposal should be addressed to:

Cathleen Kintner-Christie, Court Administrator

Kalispel Tribal Court

P.O. Box 96

Usk, WA 99180-0096

(509) 445-1664 Ext 7128

Job Requirements

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

Contractors must be graduates of an ABA accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate degree and be in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association.

Contractors must have working knowledge of federal law pertaining to Indian Country and experience in Tribal Court practice, including tribal codes of law and tribal court jurisdiction.

Contractors must have the flexibility to be available on an on call basis as needed.

Kalispel Tribal Court admission requirements must be met before Contractor will be permitted to practice in court.  Contractor will be required to complete an Application to Practice in Kalispel Tribal Court, submit a Resume´ and letter listing accomplishments and stating why they should be given admission to practice in the Kalispel Tribal Court.

Contractors shall base their contract proposal on the following criteria:

1.         Set hourly fee for consultation.

2.         Set hourly fee structure for court appearances.

3.         Other office staff time, if applicable, at an hourly rate.

4.         Travel cost reimbursement requirements.

5.         Any reimbursable cost associated with the service.

6.         Experience of the attorney with providing public defender services in Tribal Court.

7.         References speaking to the attorney’s qualifications and experience in criminal defense and family law representation, including but not limited to, Indian Child Welfare cases.

8.         Availability and ability to respond in a timely manner to clients and to the Court’s schedule.

9.         Tribal Membership affiliation (if any).

Proposals will be reviewed by the Kalispel Tribal Administrator and those selected may be called for an interview. The Kalispel Tribe reserves the right to reject any and all proposals. Indian Preference shall apply. The contract form shall be a mutually acceptable agreement between the Kalispel Tribe and the law firm or independent Attorney.

 

 

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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