Law Student Job Posting

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Legal Intern

Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa (Odanah, WI)

Position Type: Law Clerk, Legal Intern
Practice Area(s): Indian/Native American
Geographic Preference(s): Midwest (KY, WV, OH, IN, MI, IL, MO, IA, MN, WI)
Description: Seeking Treaty Rights and Civil Rights Interns. Please see attached.
Desired Class Level: 1L, 2L, 3L
Posting Date: April 20, 2012
Expiration Date: May 20, 2012
Contact: Erick Arnold,
Resume Receipt: E-mail, Other (see below)
Default email for resumes.: attorney@badriver-nsn.gov
How to Apply: Please forward resume, cover letter, writing sample and references.
Additional Documents: Cover Letter, Writing Sample, Other Documents
ID: 21149

Tempe Attorney Howard Shanker speaking in Natural Resources Law Seminar

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Tempe Attorney Howard Shanker, who represented the Navajo Nation and others in litigation opposing the use of reclaimed wastewater for snowmaking on the San Francisco Peaks, will be speaking to Joe Feller’s Natural Resources Law Field Seminar on Thursday, May 10, at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at 2:00 p.m. in Room 110. ILP Faculty, staff, students and alum are all invited to attend.

Job Posting – DBA Program Staff Attorney

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DBA Program Staff Attorney

DNA-People’s Legal Services, Inc. is now seeking applications for a full-time staff attorney position, in support of the Diné Bí ts’íís báá Ah’jiteí (DBA) Program medical-legal partnership.  Diné Bí ts’íís báá Ah’jiteí is Navajo for “Program for the Health of the People”.  Known as DBA, the program provides free legal services to low-income Native American patients at Indian Health Service (IHS) facilities on the Navajo Nation.  

DNA People’s Legal Services is a non-profit legal aid organization founded on the Navajo Nation in 1967.  DNA is an acronym for Dinébe’iiná Náhiilna be Agha’diit’ahii, a Navajo phrase that means “attorneys who work for the revitalization of the people.”  We have ten office locations throughout the Four Corners region.  DNA focuses its services on low-income individuals, regardless of race or ethnicity, but our assistance reaches members of seven tribes — the Hualapai, Havasupai, Kaibab Paiute, Hopi, San Juan Southern Paiute, Jicarilla Apache, and the Navajo Nation.  DNA-People’s Legal Services partnered with the Navajo Area Indian Health Service to create the DBA Program in 2009.   

Job Description

The DBA Program staff attorney will provide direct legal services to low-income patients and family members at one or more health care facilities on the Navajo Nation.  Areas of legal advocacy will include public benefits, housing, special education, domestic violence, elder law, family law, and consumer law.  The staff attorney will be responsible for periodic trainings and presentations at medical facilities, as well as regular consultation with medical providers.  The staff attorney will work primarily from an office of DNA-People’s Legal Services.  The location for this job position is expected to be Tuba City, Arizona. The position is open immediately.

Job Requirements

  • Demonstrated commitment to public service;
  • Excellent communication skills;
  • Potential for creativity and innovation;
  • Strong writing and analytical skills;
  • Cross-cultural experience; 
  • Ability to travel through the surrounding region; 
  • Arizona bar membership, eligibility to waive into the Arizona bar, or ability to sit for the next Arizona bar exam;
  • Navajo Nation bar membership or eligibility to take the next Navajo bar exam;
  • Priority will be given to applicants who can start immediately.

Salary and Benefits

Salary is based on experience and will conform to DNA’s salary scale for legal aid attorneys.  Generous benefit package included.  Position is funded under a grant and will continue as funds are available.

Applications should include a cover letter, resume, writing sample (5 pages or less), and list of three references.  Please send application materials by e-mail to:

Matt VanWormer, Project Director

Diné Bí ts’íí báá Ah’jiteí (DBA) Program

DNA – People’s Legal Services, Inc.

P.O. Box 987; Shiprock, NM; 87420

Phone: (505) 368-3211; Fax: (505) 368-3212

mvan@dnalegalservices.org

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 DNA is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer.  Preference is given to qualified Navajo and other Native American applicants.

Job Posting!

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Tohono O’odham Nation (Sells, AZ)

Position Type: Attorney
Practice Area(s): Family, Government, Indian/Native American
Geographic Preference(s): Southwest (AZ, NM)
Description: The Office of Attorney General represents the Tohono O’odham Nation in litigation and other legal matters. The Office seeks an attorney with 1 to 5 years of experience in general Indian tribal law and family law to fill an Assistant Attorney General I or II position.

Indian preference applies. Qualified members of the Tohono O’odham Nation receive first preference.
Desired Class Level: Alum 0-3 yrs exp, Alum 4-6 yrs exp
Posting Date: April 11, 2012
Expiration Date: July 11, 2012
Contact: Samuel Daughey

PO Box 830 Sells, Arizona 85634 United States
Resume Receipt: E-mail, Other (see below)
Default email for resumes.: jonathan.jantzen@tonation-nsn.gov
How to Apply: Submit resume, legal writing sample and names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to Jonathan Jantzen, Attorney General, Office of Attorney General, P.O. Box 830, Sells, AZ 85634, telephone no. (520) 383-3410, email address jonathan.jantzen@tonation-nsn.gov.
Additional Documents: Writing Sample, Other Documents
Requested Document Notes: Please provide names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references.
ID: 21125

Job Posting

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Associate Attorney

Shorall McGoldrick Brinkman (Flagstaff, AZ)

Position Type: Attorney
Practice Area(s): Business
Geographic Preference(s): Southwest (AZ, NM)
Description: Full time attorney position available in a small Flagstaff firm. Seeking applicant with 2 to 5 years of experience, with an emphasis on business, real estate, and Indian law.

Ideal candidate is detail oriented, highly organized and has excellent writing and computer skills. Must be licensed in Arizona.
Desired Class Level: Alum 0-3 yrs exp, Alum 4-6 yrs exp, Alum 7+ yrs exp, LLM
Posting Date: January 31, 2012
Expiration Date: February 29, 2012
Contact: Tess Konomos

702 N Beaver Street Flagstaff, Arizona 86001 United States
Resume Receipt: E-mail, Other (see below)
Default email for resumes.: akonomos@smbattorneys.com
How to Apply: Please forward resume, cover letter, writing sample and references.
Additional Documents: Cover Letter, Writing Sample, Other Documents
Requested Document Notes: References
ID: 21094

 

SRPMIC – Seeking Applicants for the Judicial Selection Committee

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ATTENTION COMMUNITY MEMBERS!!

Seeking Applicants for the Judicial Selection Committee

The purpose of the Judicial Selection Committee is to assist the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Council in selecting qualified persons to serve as judges for the SRPMIC by making timely recommendations for judicial appointment(s) that may occur through term expiration, resignation or removal.

See attached flyer for more information on qualifications, term of service, duties and responsibilities.

For more information please contact Lillia Munoz, Human Resources at 480-362-5475.

Deadline April 2, 2012

For more info:    http://www.srpmic-nsn.gov/community/2012/03/26/6688.asp