Defense Attorney I

Gila River Indian Community (Sacaton, AZ)

See link for more information.

http://64.38.12.138/boardx/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=43392

In House Legal Counsel

The Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians located in Coarsegold, California. Thirty minutes north of Fresno and a very short drive to beautiful Yosemite National Park, is looking for an In-House Legal Counsel. The In-House Legal Counsel provides legal advice on legal issues confronting the Tribal Government or any of the Tribe’s entities or departments. In addition, the Tribe’s Legal Counsel researches and writes complex legal opinions, prepares drafts of contracts, notices, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal documents. Stay current on the status of all laws, statutes, court decisions or other developments that may affect the Tribe, its governmentor any of its entities or departments. Respond to the Tribal Council’s request for legal advice on any issues that may affect its land, government, gaming or any of its entities or departments. Research and recommend the retention of outside legal experts when necessary to address the legal issues that the Tribal Council, the Tribe or any of its entities or departments may face. TheTribal Legal Counsel’s obligation is to ensure that the Tribal Council and the Tribe get the best legal advice on any particular legal issues, and must be professional enough to acknowledge his or her shortcomings in any legal field that may require the retention of an outside law firm.Qualifications: Doctoral Degree (JD); Must be a Member of the California Bar and licensed to practice law in the state of California. It is preferred that the Tribal Attorney have at least 7 to 10 years experience practicing Tribal Law in State and Federal arenas. Must have appropriate litigation experience to be able to evaluate and properly guide the Tribal Council on any litigationmatters. It is preferred the Tribal Attorney have experience in the area of Federal Indian law and Tribal Sovereignty.Tribal Member Preference Applies

Apply at:Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians46575 Road 417, Coarsegold, CA 93614Or call (559) 683-6633 ext.217Send resume to fred.alcorta@chukchansi.net.Closing Date: June 1

Havasupai Tribe Havasupai Tribal Court Job Announcement Position Title: Tribal Public Defender Pay Rate: Dependant on Experience Supervised by: Havasupai Tribal Council Closing Date: Open until filled Summary: To conduct the legal activities and services of the Public Defender’s Office; and to do related work as required. Responsibilities: The Tribal Public Defender represents in the Havasupai Tribal Court indigent persons accused of crimes. Representation includes all stages of the proceedings following the arrest of the defendant. This will include meeting with the client, obtaining police and other investigative reports, conducting an independent investigation of the crime, legal research and motion practice, referrals to outside agencies as warranted, negotiating plea agreements or preparing and presenting a defense at jury and bench trials, and other appearances in the Havasupai Tribal Courts as required. The incumbent shall discuss the public defense program with judges, prosecutors, law enforcement officials, and other persons to obtain information and possible action relative to defendants. Confers with office staff on clerical problems, record keeping, and reporting systems, and initiates changes as required. Dictates correspondence and prepares reports. Term of Office: The term of office shall be for two (2) years. Knowledge: Philosophy and practice of public defense in tribal courts; duties, powers, limitations, and responsibility of the Public Defender’s Officer; methods and problems of administering the work of a governmental law office; legal principles and their application with emphasis on criminal law; rules of evidence and the conduct of court proceedings; legal research methods. Ability to: Investigate and defend criminal complaints; analyze difficult and complex facts and legal problems and apply legal principles and their practices; present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form; draft legal instruments and opinions; perform legal research; win the confidence and respect of members of the legal profession, public officials, and other persons contacted in the position. Employment Standards: a. Broad, extensive, and progressively responsible experience as an attorney in criminal law; or,b. Equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, abilities, and license. Qualifications:1. Have a juris doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school2. Be a member in good standing of the bar of any state or federal court.3. Be at least (21) years of age.4. Have criminal litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in Indian law.5. Be of high moral character and integrity.6. Have no felony convictions, no serious misdemeanor conviction, and, within the past twelve months, no misdemeanors in any court.7. Be physically able to carry out the duties of the office.8. Submit to and pass pre-employment background check and drug screen, including FBI criminal history background check9. For persons who meet the above minimum qualifications preference will be given, in the following order, to enrolled members of the Havasupai Tribe, enrolled members of a federally recognized Indian tribe. Please submit a cover letter, writing sample three pages or longer, and resume to the; Havasupai Tribal Council PO Box 10Supai, Arizona 86435 POSTED: February 10, 2011(Applicants will be reviewed after a month of the postings)

Policy position dealing with water rights issues and tribal consultation. Maybe some alums would be interested!

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/Channels/USAJOBS/Search.aspx?q=policy%20analyst&jbf574=IN07&jbf522=&salmin=&salmax=&paygrademin=&paygrademax=&FedEmp=Y&vw=d&ss=0&brd=3876&FedPub=Y&caller=%2Fagency_search.asp&submit1.x=93&submit1.y=18&pg=1&re=0

Job Announcements

A. Associate Judge and Chief Judge — Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation

Please see the attached announcements for Associate Judge and Chief Judge positions at the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation.

B. Project Director — Northwest Intertribal Court System

POSITION: PROJECT DIRECTOR
This position is funded under a grant from the Administration for Native Americans, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through September 29, 2011.
LOCATION: Northwest Intertribal Court System
20818 — 44th Avenue W., Suite 120
Lynnwood, WA 98036-7709
SUPERVISED BY: Executive Director of the Northwest Intertribal Court System
STATUS: Full Time — Exempt
SALARY: D.O.Q.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of an ABA accredited law school and member in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association (“WSBA”). Minimum five (5) years experience in Indian Law desired. Strong research, writing, and verbal communication skills including interest/experience in grant writing. Ability to work independently, travel to tribal reservations in Western Washington, and appreciate the unique legal and cultural systems of the various tribes. Prefer experience working with tribal governments, communities and/or justice systems. Native American preferred.
CLOSING DATE: November 30, 2010
See Ad for more information: http://www.nics.ws/employment/JOB%20ANNOUNCEMENT%20Project%20Director%202010.pdf

C. Tulalip Office of Civil Legal Aid

The Tulalip Foundation Office of Civil Legal Aid is seeking a legal assistant and an experienced attorney to represent Tribal members at the Tulalip Tribal Court by providing competent, culturally sensitive and holistic representation to assist Tribal members to ensure they have full access to due process and justice within the Tulalip judicial system. The Legal Assistant and Staff Attorney of the Tulalip Foundation Office of Civil Legal Aid will represent clients in legal cases that effect Tribal members’ safety, family integrity, health, and access to services and education.

Please contact Chori Folkman at (360) 716-4534 or cfolkman@tulaliptribes-nsn.gov with any questions regarding these positions. Materials are due no later than December 3, 2010.

D. Office for Victims of Crime

Attached please find the hyperlink for the Deputy Director, OVC, announcement via USAJOBS, which opened 11/08/2010 and will close on 12/8/2010.

http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=91964022&JobTitle=Deputy+Director&jbf574=DJ07&FedEmp=Y&FedPub=Y&sort=rv%2c-dtex&vw=b&re=134&caller=basic.aspx&AVSDM=2010-11-08+07%3a35%3a00 JP-SES-11-002

Description :

Yavapai-Apache Nation seeks Chief Judge to preside over and ensure the proper operation for the Yavapai-Apache Nation Tribal Court. The Chief Judge is the primary judicial officer and administrator of the Nation’s Tribal Courts.

How to Apply- Please submit a complete application, cover letter and resume by October 29, 2010 to:

Yavapai-Apache Nation
Human Resources Department
2400 W. Datsi St.
Camp Verde, AZ 86322

See Link:
http://www.yavapai-apache.org/hrChiefJudge.html

Associate Tribal Attorney

Hoopa Valley Tribe, Office of Tribal Attorney (Hoopa, CA)