Employer: Quinault Indian Nation
Address1: PO Box 189
Address2: 1214 Aalis Dr.City
StateZip: Taholah, WA 98587
Email: jlaw@quinault.org
Website: www.quinaultindiannation.com
Phone: (360) 276-8215 ext. 218
Fax: (360) 276-8354
AcceptingCalls: Yes
JobTitle: Prosecutor
Description: The Quinault Nation is accepting Prosecutor Services proposals. Service responsibilities include representing the Nation before Quinault Tribal Court. Related hearings normally occur Monday-Wednesday, and require availability via phone other days. First review of proposals June 17, 2009.
Contact: jlaw@quinault.org to request a RFP Packet.
Experience: Current Bar Members
Submit: See “Other” Comments
SubmitOther: Completed Request for Proposal Packet
SendBy: Mail,Fax,Email
Deadline: June 17, 2009
Job: Admin Assistant at Udall
There is an opening for an Administrative Assistant at the Native Nations Institute for Leadership, Management, and Policy, at the Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy, University of Arizona.
Applications must be filled out through the University of Arizona online application site. Link to the position:
www.uacareertrack.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=194573.
Required documents: online application, resume, letter of interest.
Resume and letter of interest can be uploaded with the application. The position is open until filled, with an initial review date of May 27, 2009 and start date around July 1, 2009. (Posting this position does not mean that Carrie is leaving. Her responsibilities are increasing, and her title will change.)
Summary of the position:
Pay range: $25,500 – $31,000, depending on experience
This position will provide administrative support and assistance to the staff of the Native Nations Institute for Leadership, Management, and Policy (NNI). NNI was established by the Arizona Board of Regents in January 2001, with the express purpose of serving as a self-determination, development, and self-governance resource to Indigenous nations in the United States, Canada, and elsewhere by providing leadership and management programs, policy analysis and research, strategic and organizational development, and curricular resources for Native nations.
The incumbent will generally be called upon to make decisions in regards to acquisition and allocation of organizational resources, to coordinate the work activities of administrative staff/student employees, and to apply analytical and problem solving techniques to work units and business affairs, including financial and human resources matters. The incumbent must possess excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills. The position requires a demonstrated ability to work independently and professionally with minimal supervision and direction. The incumbent will have contact with high-level administrative offices requiring use of business vocabulary, tact, discretion, and judgment in all forms of communication. This position reports to the Native Nations Institute’s Operations Manager.
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Rachel Rose Starks, MA
Research Analyst and Research Coordinator Native Nations Institute Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy University of Arizona
803 E. First Street
Tucson, AZ 85719
520-626-5756 Fax: 520-626-3664
Indian Legal Research Session
Complexities of Indian legal research detailed in seminar By Judy Nichols
A recent seminar, “Indian Legal Research: Unlocking the Secrets to Researching Indian Law,” drew nearly 60 people to the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law to explore the rich and complex world of Indian law.
Those attending represented nine different Indian nations, members of tribal courts, the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, the Arizona Governor’s Office, and many law firms.
The conference was conceived by Alison Ewing, library liaison for the Indian Legal Program at the College of Law, along with Beth DiFelice, assistant director and head of public services for the Ross-Blakley Law Library, and Tamara Herrera, clinical professor of law. It was encouraged by Rebecca Tsosie, director of the Indian Legal Program and Victoria Trotta, associate dean for Information Technology and the Ross-Blakley Law Library and supported by the staff of the Indian Legal Program.
Tsosie said the seminar was the first of its kind she had seen anywhere. And it is particularly timely as questions about Indian law may soon be on the state bar exam.
“Indian law is notoriously difficult to research because it involves federal and tribal court opinions, not to mention some state court opinions, as well as a great deal of federal legislation and treaties,” Tsosie said.
“This requires that you know where to look for the exact language as it was enacted by Congress, as well as knowing how to do a legislative history to see what Congress likely intended if there are interpretive issues.”
In addition, she said, researchers need to understand federal regulatory rules, that tribal court opinions may or may not be published, or they may be published in different venues and be indexed differently, and that the interdisciplinary nature of Indian law may require looking in non-legal sources.
The idea for the seminar was inspired by an e-mail from ASU President Michael Crow and College of Law Dean Paul Schiff Berman challenging staff members to think entrepreneurially and come up with creative ideas to offset budget cuts.
Ewing said she saw a real need for the program because the Indian Legal Program often gets request for research but they don’t have the resources to fulfill those requests. The seminar raised more than $5,500 for scholarships for the Indian Legal Program.
The seminar also was an outgrowth of the Indian Law Portal set up by Ewing, which serves as a resource for ASU law students, the legal community and Indian Country.
“We wanted to pull everything together in one spot,” Ewing said. “Indian law is a very interdisciplinary subject that draws on many disciplines, including environmental, cultural property, genetics, business, economic development, and so on.
“Indian legal materials also exist in a variety of formats, including maps, government documents, case law, oral histories, microforms, print and electronic.
“And the time frame is unusual. In other areas of the law, the most recent thing is the most important. But in Indian legal research, you often start with the oldest documents, like treaties from the 1700s, and work forward.”
Ewing said the seminar team’s skills complemented each other. Ewing has a strong background in research, having worked for many years as a legal researcher for Brown & Bain focusing mainly on Indian issues, including the Navajo-Hopi land dispute, the longest running lawsuit in U.S. history; Herrera has been a practitioner concentrating on water and Indian law; and DiFelice is a consummate teacher who has taught advanced legal research and Indian legal research at the College of Law.
Unlike other legal disciplines, many of the primary Indian resources are not available in standard resources, Ewing said. The portal includes a chart, “Arizona Tribal Law Resources,” that lists each of the federally recognized tribes in Arizona and where their legal information can be found, for example, if their tribal code, constitution, or tribal court opinions are online or owned by ASU. If the resources are online, the Indian law portal links to them.
Faraz Khan, principal systems developer for the College of Law’s Information Technology Department, created the technical framework for the portal, and Ewing said many of the College of Law librarians helped identify content.
Denise Hobson Ryan in NPR story
Tsosie named Outstanding Teacher!
We just received this email from Dean Berman! Congratulations to Professor Tsosie!
As you may know, every year the students vote on the outstanding teacher at the College of Law. This year, the vote was a tie, and so I am pleased to announce that Carissa Hessick and Rebecca Tsosie will share the award. I also note that both Carissa and Rebecca, in addition to their obvious dedication to teaching, both also maintain a very active roster of scholarly, conference, and community service activities, giving the lie to any notion that these different aspects of professorial life are engaged in only on an either/or basis.
Heartiest congratulations to Carissa and Rebecca!
Paul
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Paul Schiff Berman
Dean and Foundation Professor of Law
Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
Arizona State University
JOB: Rosette & Associates
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Indian Law firm seeks associate attorney for associate position in Chandler, Arizona. Rosette & Associates is a quickly growing boutique law firm specializing in the representation of Indian tribal governments particularly in the areas of economic diversification and casino development. We offer competitive salaries and benefits. Our offices are located in Chandler, Arizona, San Francisco and Sacramento, California and Lansing, Michigan. More information about our firm is available at www.rosettelaw.com.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
. Bar admission.
. Strong academic and professional background.
. Transactional experience required.
. Strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
. Skilled in the use of the MS Office Suite of software (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel).
. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
. Excellent proofreading skills.
. Employee must be able to respect and adhere to the most rigid and strict rules of confidentiality
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
If you are interested and have a stable work history, please reply to this ad by submitting your resume, writing sample, references and a cover letter to rosetteSF@yahoo.com. If you graduated within the last seven years please include your transcript. Attachments should be in WORD or PDF format.
Principals only, please.
ILP/NALSA Graduation – 5/16/9 at 5:00 p.m.
On behalf of the Indian Legal Program and the Native American Law Students Association, I would like to invite alumni and friends of the program to attend the ILP/NALSA graduation reception on Saturday, May 16th at 5:00 p.m.
The event will take place in the College of Law Rotunda. Dinner will be served. Please RSVP to Sunny Larson at Sunny.larson@asu.edu by May 8th.
Amicus Brief in Northwest Austin Municipal Utility District No. 1 v. Holder
The Indian Legal Clinic and Sacks Tierney filed an amici brief in the above-reference case regarding the constitutionality of the Section 5 preclearance requirements. Indian Legal Clinic Student Attorney Nikki Borchardt (3L), Adjunct Professor and ASU Alum Judy Dworkin and Professor Patty Ferguson Bohnee prepared the brief.
Brief of the Navajo Nation, Anthony Wounded Head, et al. Amici are concerned that if the Court declares that the reauthorization of Section 5 is unconstitutional, American Indian voting rights will be significantly impacted and result in a reversal of the strides made in recent years to ensure greater Indian voter participation. This would negatively impact many American Indian voters who only recently secured the right to vote, continue to face discrimination in voting, and who cannot shoulder the financial burden to bring lawsuits under Section 2 of the VRA.
Professor Ferguson Bohnee
JOB: Tohono O’odham Judge (4 positions)
OPENING DATE: February 14, 2008
CLOSING DATE: Open till filled
TITLE OF POSITION : JUDGE (4 positions)
LOCATION OF POSITION : This position is located within the Tohono O’odham Judicial Branch.
LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT :
The Nation’s judges are appointed by the Tohono O’odham Legislative Council. The terms are as follows: Two judges will be appointed to six-year terms beginning February 1, 2007 and expiring on February 1, 2013. Two additional judges will be appointed to six-year terms beginning February 1, 2009 and expiring on February 1, 2015.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED :
Under the general supervision of the Chief Judge.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES :
A judge of the Tohono O’odham Nation, and shall have the duties/powers of the office in accordance with article VIII of the constitution of the Tohono O’odham Nation, and shall have such powers as provided herein:
(1) Hear and determine, when so assigned by the chief judge or the deputy chief judge, any matter arising under the law, ordinances and constitution of the Tohono O’odham Nation and grant, when otherwise required enter an order or judgment in favor of a party. Readvertised 10-29-08
(2) Hear and determine an uncontested or contested petition(s) for adoption, custody, dependency, guardianship of other similar proceeding the status of minors, and incompetence of incapacitated persons.
(3) Hear and enter judgment in criminal misdemeanor of juvenile/child/offender cases.
(4) Hear and determine any matters pertaining to evaluation, treatment and placement of mentally ill person(s).
(5) Hear and determine any matter pertaining to dissolution of marriage, probate of estate and any matter filed pursuant to the civil laws of ordinances of the Tohono O’odham Nation.
(6) Grant and order(s), judgment(s) or decree(s) on written stipulation in accordance with agreed terms and conditions.
(7) Hear and rule on any motion of application relative to an Order, Judgment or Decree granted or signed by a judge, provided that the motion or application is made in accordance with the applicable Rules of Court Procedure.
(8) Issue orders to show cause requiring any person(s) to appear before a judge of the Tohono O’odham Courts to show cause why the Court should not issue a contempt of court.
(9) Issue civil and criminal arrest warrants pursuant to the rules of civil and criminal procedure.
(10) Enter an ex parte order, provided a judge shall not make ex parte orders which would deprive a person from custody of a child of deprive a person of his liberty, or grant injunctive relief, without notice and opportunity to appear being given to each person who may be affected, expect in default hearings of for necessary, temporary matters preceding a hearing.
(11) Grant an order of judgment, provided there are uncontroversial facts to support such order of judgment of grant other ancillary or extraordinary relief as may be necessary to effectuate any term of condition heard and determined.
(12) Perform such other judicial duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
(1) Admitted to, and a member in good standing with, a state bar and federal bar; possess a juris doctorate degree, and have at least three years of experience as a practicing attorney in the field of Indian law, or Readvertised 10-29-08
(2) Possess a bachelor’s degree and at least six years of work experience and training in judicial of law-related field which provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
 Working knowledge of tribal laws and applicable state and federal laws.
 Working knowledge of applicable criminal, civil, traffic laws and regulations.
 Working knowledge of judicial practices and procedures within Indian country.
 Working knowledge of the organization, functions and legal limitations on the authority of Indian tribes.
 Skills in the preparation and argument of legal memoranda, orders, judgments, and decrees.
 Good writing and verbal skills.
 Ability to research, interpret and apply legal principles and precedents to matters or cases arising under the Nation’s laws or Constitution.
 Ability to perform the duties of the office impartially and diligently and to avoid any appearance of impropriety in all activities.
 Ability to uphold the integrity and independence of the judiciary.
 Ability to improve the law and the administration of justice either by speaking, writing, lecturing, teaching or participating in activities concerning the law of judicial services.
 Ability to regulate all extra judicial activities to minimize the risk of conflict with the judicial duties.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Requirements marked with a ** are preferred and requirements underlined are mandatory.
(1) Preference given to qualified, enrolled members of federally recognized Indian tribes with first preference to qualified, enrolled members of the Tohono O’odham Nation Readvertised 10-29-08
(2) ** Ability to speak or understand the O’odham language.
(3) Applicant will be required to go through an extensive nationwide background investigation check . Background check shall include criminal history, driving record litigation, past of pending, and may include financial information check and checks of other background information concerning the applicant.
NOTE: Conviction of a misdemeanor involving a serious crime or of any felony and/or conviction of a driving under the influence of major traffic offense within the past three years shall automatically disqualify the applicant. Serious crime is defined as any crime, which involves interference with the administration of justice, perjury, misrepresentation, theft or moral turpitude including a conspiracy, solicitation of attempt to commit a serious crime.
(4) Must be fingerprinted
(5) An application for employment must be submitted with a resume and three reference letters — applicant will not be considered if application, resume and reference letters are received of postmarked after the closing date.
(6) ** Valid Arizona driver’s license (must be able to obtain Arizona license upon beginning of employment).
(7) Must provide copies of college diploma(s) and bar certification if an attorney.
(8) Must take pass oral and written examination on legal questions and matters to illustrate knowledge of judicial and legal requirements.
SALARY: $70,070.94 to $76,485.48
– Group health and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and as well as other benefits are provided.
Applications for employment are available from the Tohono O’odham Legislative Branch and must be submitted to:
ATTN: Judiciary Committee Chairperson Application must be submitted to the
Tohono O’odham Legislative Branch Legislative Branch Administration
Post Office Box 837 During the hours of 8:00 A.M. –
Sells, Arizona 85634 5:00 P.M. Monday thru Friday
(520) 383-5260 EXCEPT HOLIDAYS