Policy position dealing with water rights issues and tribal consultation. Maybe some alums would be interested!
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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.
Job Opportunity-Cheif Judge for Yavapai-Apache Nation
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
Job Opportunity in DC
Attorney-Advisor GS-12/13/14 – CS
U.S. Department of the Interior – The Office of the Solicitor (Washington, D.C.)
Position Type:
Attorney
Geographic Preference(s):
Mid-Atlantic (DE, MD, DC, VA)
Description:
With an emphasis on high ethical standards, excellence in public service and the delivery of quality legal services, the Office of the Solicitor performs the legal work for the United States Department of the Interior, manages the Department’s Ethics Office and resolves FOIA Appeals. With more than four hundred total employees, three hundred of which are attorneys licensed in forty states, the Office strives to provide sound legal services to fulfill the Department’s diverse and wide-ranging mission.
This position is located in the Office of the Solicitor, Division of Indian Affairs, Branch of Trust Responsibility. The duties of this position include complex legal responsibilities that deal with the federal trust responsibility and the management of trust lands, and with related federal laws such as the National Environmental Policy Act. The incumbent will advise the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs and the Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and staff in these matters. The incumbent will also work closely with the Department of Justice in litigation involving these matters.
Desired Class Level:
JD Alum, Alum 0-3 yrs exp, Alum 4-6 yrs exp, Bar Passage
Posting Date:
August 25, 2010
Expiration Date:
September 24, 2010
Contact:
Shirzone Holmes
1849 C St., NW Washington, District of Columbia 20240
Resume Receipt:
Other (see below)
How to Apply:
Apply online at www.usajobs.gov
Additional Documents:
Cover Letter, Writing Sample
ID:
19199
Job Opening at Hoopa Valley
Associate Tribal Attorney
Hoopa Valley Tribe, Office of Tribal Attorney (Hoopa, CA)
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Position Type: |
Attorney |
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Practice Area(s): |
Indian/Native American |
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Geographic Preference(s): |
West (CA, HI, NV, UT, CO, MT, WY) |
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Description: |
Conducts civil lawsuits, draws up legal documents, advises the Hoopa Valley Tribe, Tribal Departments and its Entities as to legal rights. Provides oversight of retained outside councel. Provides a broad range of legal services to the Hoopa Valley Tribe, including without limitation, advice, negotiation, drafting, research, lobbying, representation in litigation, appeals, and administrative proceedings and other duties as assigned by the Senior Tribal Attorney of the Hoopa Valley Tribe Council. |
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Desired Class Level: |
JD Alum, Alum 0-3 yrs exp, Alum 4-6 yrs exp, Bar Passage |
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Posting Date: |
September 3, 2010 |
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Expiration Date: |
September 25, 2010 |
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Contact: |
Ms. Kendall J. Allen Legal Secretary Post Office Box 188 Hoopa, California 95546 United States |
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Resume Receipt: |
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Default email for resumes.: |
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Additional Documents: |
Cover Letter, Unofficial Transcript, Writing Sample |
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ID: |
19218 |
Navajo Nation Looking for Staff Attorneys
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Kayenta Judicial District Court Kayenta, AZ |
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District Court Clerk Pos# 209556
Staff Attorney** Pos# 234987 |
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$29,473.60 – $31,262.40
$70,907.20 – $79,830.40 |
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Lavonne K. Yazzie Court Administrator P.O. Box 2700 Kayenta, AZ 86033 Phone: (928) 697-5541 Fax: (928) 697-5546 |
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Aneth Judicial District Court Montezuma Creek, UT |
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Staff Attorney** Pos # 240874 |
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$70,907.20 – $79,830.40 |
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Susie L. Martin Court Administrator P.O. Box 320 Montezuma Creek, UT 84534 Phone: (435) 651-3545 Fax: (435) 651-3546 |
Job opening: ITEP Executive Director
The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) has an Executive Director job opening.
This is a professional management position responsible for directing a nationwide program offering environmental training, technical support, environmental education and information services for Indian Tribes across the United States. Tribal environmental training programs include air quality, solid waste, environmental compliance, K-16 environmental education and other related programs. This position operates with broad authority and reports to the dean of the College of Engineering, Forestry and Natural Sciences.
The Executive Director is responsible for setting the strategic direction for the Institute. Working with the Institute’s vibrant staff and nationwide stakeholders, the Executive Director will develop strategies to enhance the Institute’s ability to deliver services to tribal governments that will enhance their management of environmental and natural resources on tribal lands. As a seasoned leader, the Executive Director will focus on building relationships that will provide financial and strategic support for the Institute.
Application deadline: August, 23, 2010. Go to this URL for the full job description and to apply:
https://*www.*peoplesoft.nau.edu/psc/89prta/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=558446&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1
Deadline Extended – 8/13!! AIGA Deputy Director
Arizona Indian Gaming Association Opens Position for Deputy Director
(Phoenix, July 15, 2010) Arizona Indian Gaming Association announced that it is seeking to hire a Deputy Director for the Association which represents 19 tribes in Arizona. The new position will provide support for the Executive Director. The Arizona Indian Gaming Association (“AIGA”), a 501 (c) 6 non-profit organization, has a membership that represents 90% of the Indian people living on reservations in Arizona. The organization protects and promotes the general welfare of tribes by supporting tribal gaming enterprises on Arizona Indian lands and serves as a clearinghouse for educational, legislative and public policy resource for tribes, policymakers and the public on Indian gaming issues and tribal community development.
The Deputy Director will interact with AIGA member and non-member tribes, federal, state, city and local municipalities, business associations and other professionals. The best candidate will have knowledge of tribal government and/or tribal gaming, will have excellent interpersonal and communications skills, and have excellent computer skills. Minimum qualifications include three-to-five years experience working with tribal governments, especially tribes with a gaming enterprise. The candidate must have a Bachelors of Science degree or two years experience in a related field. The candidate must be able to pass a full gaming background check. AIGA offers a competitive pay scale and offers full health and dental benefits and 401 K pension.
Applicants should submit their resumes to jobs@azindiangaming.org. Applications will close August 13, 2010.
Job Opportunity
Arizona Indian Gaming Association Opens Position for Deputy Director
(Phoenix, July 15, 2010) Arizona Indian Gaming Association announced that it is seeking to hire a Deputy Director for the Association which represents 19 tribes in Arizona. The new position will provide support for the Executive Director. The Arizona Indian Gaming Association (“AIGA”), a 501 (c) 6 non-profit organization, has a membership that represents 90% of the Indian people living on reservations in Arizona. The organization protects and promotes the general welfare of tribes by supporting tribal gaming enterprises on Arizona Indian lands and serves as a clearinghouse for educational, legislative and public policy resource for tribes, policymakers and the public on Indian gaming issues and tribal community development.
The Deputy Director will interact with AIGA member and non-member tribes, federal, state, city and local municipalities, business associations and other professionals. The best candidate will have knowledge of tribal government and/or tribal gaming, will have excellent interpersonal and communications skills, and have excellent computer skills. Minimum qualifications include three-to-five years experience working with tribal governments, especially tribes with a gaming enterprise. The candidate must have a Bachelors of Science degree or two years experience in a related field. The candidate must be able to pass a full gaming background check. AIGA offers a competitive pay scale and offers full health and dental benefits and 401 K pension.
Applicants should submit their resumes to jobs@azindiangaming.org. Applications will close July 31, 2010.
JOB OPPORTUNITY- KEWENVOYOUMA LAW, PLLC
Kewenvoyouma Law, PLLC is seeking a motivated, self-driven, and ambitious full-time associate. Kewenvoyouma law, PLLC is a small 100% Indian owned law firm providing legal services exclusively to Tribes, tribal entities, tribal agencies, and Individual Indian business owners. Our firm provides services in the area of Indian law, business transactions, economic development, finance, commercial transactions, business formations, government relations, gaming, water rights, and day-to-day general counsel services to Tribe and corporate counsel services to Indian owned businesses.
Requirements:
· J.D. degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school with Bar License in California and/or Arizona (or pending License)
· 0-6 Years of experience
· Demonstrated education or experience in federal Indian law
· Willing to travel
· Strong research, analytical and writing skills
· Strong organizational and communication skills
· transactional law, business law, economic development and gaming experience.
Applicants should submit the following information:
1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Writing Sample
4. Transcripts (if graduated within 0-4 years)
5. Three references
Please submit information via email to debbie@vtklaw.com. Please contact Debbie Kewenvoyouma at 480-705-7550 with any questions. Experience and/or education in transactional work preferred. Native American hiring preference will be provided to qualified attorneys.