FALL 2012 LEGAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

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FALL 2012 LEGAL INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
NOTICE TO LAW STUDENTS

American Civil Liberties Union Foundation

Women’s Rights Project, NY 

 

The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLU), founded in 1920, is a nationwide, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization with more than 500,000 members, and is dedicated to the principles of liberty and equality embodied in the U.S. Constitution. The Women’s Rights Project of the ACLU’s National Office in New York City seeks legal interns for the fall of 2012.

OVERVIEW

The Women’s Rights Project is part of the ACLU’s Center for Liberty, which is dedicated to the principle that we are all entitled to determine the course of our lives based on who we are and what we believe free from unreasonable government constraint and baseless stereotypes.  The Center for Liberty encompasses the ACLU’s work on women’s rights, reproductive freedom, LGBT rights, and freedom of religion and belief.

Founded in 1972 by Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the Women’s Rights Project (WRP) has been a leader in the legal battles to ensure women’s full equality in American society.  WRP is dedicated to the advancement of the rights and interests of women to lead lives of dignity free from violence and discrimination, including discrimination based on gender stereotypes. 

WRP focuses on women’s rights in the following priority areas: education, violence against women  and  employment. Cutting across these core priorities, WRP seeks to bring an international human rights framework to our litigation and advocacy.  Through litigation, advocacy, and public education, WRP pushes for change and systemic reform in those institutions that perpetuate discrimination against women.

The Women’s Rights Project has overall responsibility for implementing ACLU policy in the area of gender discrimination.  WRP conducts direct litigation, files amicus curiae briefs, provides support for ACLU affiliate litigation, serves as a resource for ACLU legislative work on women’s rights and seeks to advance ACLU policy goals through public education, organizing and coalition advocacy.  WRP has been an active participant in virtually all of the major gender discrimination litigation in the Supreme Court, in Congressional efforts to promote gender equality, and in significant communications and public education efforts on behalf of women and girls.

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

The fall 2012 Legal Internship requires a 12-16 week commitment.  The internship is part-time; weekly work hours are negotiable.  Students are highly encouraged to obtain funding from outside sources, as the internship is unpaid.  Arrangements can be made for work/study or course credit.  

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The legal interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable experience by working alongside the Women’s Rights Project team. Interns will assist with all aspects of litigation. Interns will gain experience by working on the following: 

  • Conducting legal and policy research. 
  • Drafting memoranda, affidavits and briefs. 
  • Researching prospects for new litigation, including both factual and legal claims. 
  • Assisting in the preparation of expert and fact witnesses for courtroom testimony. 
  • Assisting with researching or drafting materials for public education. 
  • Other projects as assigned. 

DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

The internship is open to law students who have completed their first year.

  • Excellent research, writing and communication skills. 
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including internet research. 
  • Demonstrated initiative to see projects through to completion. 
  • Strong interest in social justice and legal issues. 
  • A strong interest and commitment to civil rights and civil liberties issues.  

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should send a letter of interest, a resume, the names and telephone numbers of three references, an unofficial transcript, and a legal writing sample of no more than ten pages to hrjobsWRP@aclu.org, re: WRP Fall 2012 Legal Internship/NABA in subject line or mail to:

Human Resources
Re: WRP Fall 2012 Legal Internship/NABA
American Civil Liberties Union
125 Broad Street, 18th Floor
New York, NY 10004

Please indicate in your cover letter where you found this job posting.

We strongly encourage applicants to apply by September 7, 2012 but applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.

The ACLU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.

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 Posting – Gila River Indian Community

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Job Title: Chief Prosecutor
Closing Date: 07/30/2012

Info:  http://www.gilariver.org/index.php/about-tribe/opportunities-group2-opportunities/jobs/17-current-gric-job-openings/2914-12-962-chief-prosecutor–

Job Number: 12-962
Job Type: Contract
Department: Office of the Prosecutor
City: Sacaton
Location: Law Office-Criminal Division
Area of Interest: Legal
Salary Type: Base Pay for Career Center
Salary / Hourly Rate: $96,251
Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes

SRPMIC Job Posting

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  SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN COMMUNITY
invites applications for the position of:
Senior Court Solicitor

An Equal Opportunity Employer
SALARY: $83,490.00 – $118,975.00 Annually

 

OPENING DATE: 05/15/12
 
CLOSING DATE: 06/16/12 11:59 PM
 
DEFINITION:
 Under the administrative supervision from the Chief Judge, provides legal review and advice to Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) Court. Through legal expertise with the Indian law and general principles of the law, provides research for the Court Judges, working to assist the Judges in resolving legal issues as they arise. Ensures that Community’s Constitution and applicable laws are followed, and that due process principles are applied to ensure the fair and reasonable administration of justice of the matters pending before the Court. Promotes the professional development of Court Staff and Judges by organizing training activities and collecting and distributing information on federal Indian Law and tribal law developments and best practices in tribal justice systems. This job class is treated as FLSA Exempt and may be required to work evenings, weekends, and non standard work schedule.
 
EXAMPLES OF TASKS:
Essential Functions: Essential functions may vary among positions and may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of tasks performed by all positions in this classification.

Tasks:

 1.     Researches issues involved in criminal, civil and juvenile court litigation, court orders, protocol(s) and processes, and provide legal advice and recommendations to Judges in all related matters. Conducts legal research and analysis, as directed by supervisor. Researches legal documents as directed by supervisor, to ensure the fair and reasonable administration of justice as provided for by the Community’s Constitution, the Indian Civil Rights Act and other applicable law. Reviews laws, rules, regulations and related legal documents as directed. 

2.     Review files and advises Judges of legal issues that may come before the court. Provides legal guidance on related matters that come before the Community court, using tribal and other applicable laws and principles of law and due process. May draft legal documents and administrative polices. 

3.     Ensures continued communication with Judges, Court officers, and other staff as appropriate. Works with the Chief Judge and Court Administration in reviewing and improving court policies procedures, forms and operations as assigned. 

4.     Assists in preparation of legal and technical correspondence for officers of the Court and other individuals as directed by supervisor. 

5.     Develops forms and other systems to ensure consistency, efficiency, and transparency in the work of the Court. 

6.     Administers the system for admitting practitioners to the Court and promotes professional interaction among the Court’s staff and practitioners including the development of a Code of conduct for judges, attorneys, and advocates. 

7.     Serves as a liaison for the Court (on legal issues) with the Community’s Office of the General Counsel and other legal offices. 

8.     Serves as a facilitator and assists the Chief Judge in management of the Community Court Rules Committee and completes all assigned tasks related thereto as directed by supervisor 

9.     Oversees and supervise the subordinate court solicitor.  

10. Identifies and conducts relevant training (both internal and external) for tribal court judges and court staff at the request of the Chief Judge and Council. 

Performs other job related duties, as assigned, that enhance and facilitate departmental operations. 
 
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
·         Education & Experience: A Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school, with a minimum of seven years attorney experience, with three of the seven years practicing before or working in a state or federal court setting.  

o    Demonstrated experience in federal Indian law is required. 

o    Preference given to candidates with prior judicial experience, either as Judge or Judicial Clerk, in a legal capacity.

o    Must be admitted and in good standing with a State Bar, preferably the Arizona State Bar, and Federal District Court. 

o    Must not have any prior felony convictions, prior misdemeanor convictions in any jurisdiction within the last seven (7) years, and any disbarment or current suspension from any other tribal, state or federal courts.

o    Must attend a minimum of 15 hours annual continuing legal education as related to job and approved by supervisor. 
Equivalency – Any equivalent combination of training and experience that would enable the candidate to satisfactorily perform and meet the duties and responsibilities required may be considered in meeting the stated minimum qualifications.
 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
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.

 
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.srpmic-nsn.gov/employment

OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT:
10005 E Osborn Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
480-362-7935
480-362-7925
employment@srpmic-nsn.gov

Preference will be given to a qualified Community Member, then a qualified Native American and then other qualified candidate.

 Job #100715-120507
SENIOR COURT SOLICITOR
RF

 

Crow Tribe of Indians – Staff Attorney Job Posting

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STAFF ATTORNEY: Crow Tribe of Indians, Office of Legal Counsel.

Full-time in-house attorney, Crow Agency, MT. 3+ years experience preferred. Candidates must be admitted to practice law on the Crow Reservation and in the State of Montana or be willing and able to obtain admission through the next available bar examination(s). Candidates should have strong research and writing skills and respect for and familiarity with Native American and Crow tribal law, culture, and history. General and flexible practice areas include Indian gaming and various tribal governmental legal issues. Salary DOE. Position open until filled. Crow Tribal and Native American preference apply. Please submit cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references to: Office of Legal Counsel, Crow Tribe, ATTN: Heather Whitemanrunshim, P.O. Box 340, Crow Agency, MT 59022, or email heatherw@crownations.net. All applications confidential.

 

Crow Tribe of Indians – Child Protection Attorney Job Posting

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 CHILD PROTECTION ATTORNEY: Crow Tribe of Indians, Office of Legal Counsel

Full-time in-house attorney in the area of child protection law, Crow Agency, MT. Experience preferred. Candidates must be admitted to practice law on the Crow Reservation and in the State of Montana or be willing and able to obtain admission through the next available bar examination(s). Candidates should have strong research and writing skills, respect for and familiarity with Native American and Crow tribal law, culture, and history, and working knowledge of child protection law and practice and the Indian Child Welfare Act. Must be an aggressive advocate, with time management skills and ability to maintain calendars in multiple courts. Day to day practice includes interaction with social workers from Tribal, State, and Federal jurisdictions, as well as contact with the community. Job duties include preparation and presentation at the Tribal level of all filings related to child protection issues; representation of the Tribal interest in state dependency cases and addressing sovereignty issues relating to ICWA. Position also entails regular involvement with law enforcement and prosecution. Salary DOE. Position open until filled. Crow Tribal and Native American preference apply. Please submit cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references to: Office of Legal Counsel, Crow Tribe, ATTN: Heather Whitemanrunshim, P.O. Box 340, Crow Agency, MT 59022, or email heatherw@crownations.net. All applications confidential.

 

Arizona Lawyers Among Those Who Advocate on Judicial Vacancies

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AZ Attorney blog, May 8, 2012

http://azatty.wordpress.com/2012/05/08/arizona-lawyers-among-those-who-advocate-on-judicial-vacancies/

Yesterday, approximately 150 lawyers and other legal leaders traveled to Washington DC to speak on the need to fill judicial vacancies. Some Arizona lawyers participated in the event on Capitol Hill and at the White House.

As the BLT Blog reported: [etc]

And here is a release we received regarding the local attorneys and their trip East:

Arizona Community Leaders, Legal Experts and Advocates to Meet with White House On Judicial Vacancy Crisis

WASHINGTON, DC – Four Arizona community leaders, advocates and legal experts will travel to the nation’s capital on Monday, May 7, to meet with White House officials about the vacancy crisis in America’s federal courts. Nationwide, one in nine federal judgeships are vacant. Nearly one out of every ten federal judgeships remains vacant, and 250 million Americans live in a community with a courtroom vacancy.

Arizona’s courts are reeling from two judicial emergencies while Senators McCain and Kyl refuse to allow a hearing on nominee Rosemary Márquez, a former Pima County Public Defender and former assistant federal public defender.

Even worse, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, which serves the entire West, has three nominees who have been approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee and are waiting for a floor vote – Paul Watford, Andrew David Hurwitz, and Jacqueline Nguyen.

Local invitees to the White House meeting include:

  • Lou Hollingsworth, Partner, Hollingsworth Kelly
  • Stan Lubin, Member, American Constitution Society Judicial Nominations Task Force
  • Nick Enoch, Member, American Constitution Society Judicial Nominations Task Force
  • Patty Ferguson, National President, National Native American Bar Association

They will join approximately 150 individuals from 27 states in a day of discussions with White House staff. A deal between Senate Republicans and Democrats to allow judicial nominations to proceed in the Senate expires May 7th, and the advocates are urging the Senate to hold final up-or-down votes on all pending nominees.

After the White House meeting, participants will visit the offices of Senators McCain and Kyl to urge them to work to end the delays that have plagued the Senate confirmation process since the beginning of the Obama presidency.

Oklahomans Urge Action on Federal Judicial Nominees

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Political and government coverage from NewsOK Posted by Chris Casteel on May 7, 2012M at 3:44 pm

http://blog.newsok.com/politics/2012/05/07/oklahomans-urge-action-on-federal-judicial-nominees/

Three prominent Oklahomans visited the White House and Capitol Hill on Monday to urge Senate confirmation of federal judicial nominees. The process of approving judges to the federal bench often slows in the months leading up to a presidential election as lawmakers from the party out of power sometimes stall action in hopes that they’ll win the White House and get a chance to replace the nominees with their own.

Former U.S. Attorney Dan Webber, former Seminole Nation Chief Enoch Kelly Haney and Jeremy Aliason, executive director of the National Native American Bar Association, went first to the White House to meet with Attorney General Eric Holder and White House counsel Kathy Ruemmler about the vacancy rate.

They then went to Capitol Hill to meet with representatives from the offices of Sen. Tom Coburn, R-Muskogee, and Jim Inhofe, R-Tulsa.

The Oklahoma senators have cleared two nominees from the state for a hearing: Robert E. Bacharach, a federal magistrate judge in Oklahoma City who has been nominated for a seat on the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, and John E. Dowdell, a Tulsa attorney who has been nominated for a U.S. district judgeship in Tulsa.

The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to hold a hearing on Wednesday that includes a look at Bacharach and Dowdell.

Webber said the Oklahomans asked that the senators be pro-active in pushing for full Senate action on the Oklahoma nominees if they are approved by the committee.

Webber said Haney also advocated at the White House for more Native American nominees for positions around the country.