Associate Judge – SRPMIC

ASSOCIATE JUDGE – 3 Vacant Positions

SUPERVISED BY: Chief Judge

SALARY: $54,450 – $74,868 per annum (salary set by SRPMIC Council)

Under the administrative direction of the Chief Judge, responsible for the fair and impartial administration of justice pursuant to the judicial powers granted by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) Council and on matters assigned by the Chief Judge. The Associate Judge is appointed by the Council and presides over and rules in cases as assigned by the Chief Judge. The Associate Judge performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Judge.

Qualifications: The applicant shall meet all the qualifications as set for in Chapter 4, Article 2, § 4-22(B) of the SRPMIC Code of Ordinances as amended. Such qualifications include:
(1) Being thirty (30) years of age or older;
(2) Possessing a two (2) year degree (Associate of Arts, certificate, etc.) or higher preferably in a law related field (e.g., law degree, criminal justice, administration of justice, Police Science, paralegal) OR having at least three (3) years consecutive bench experience within the past five (5) years of appointment to the bench;
(3) Being an enrolled member of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, the Gila River Indian Community, the Ak-Chin Indian Community or the Tohono O’odham Nation with preference given to enrolled members of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community;

SUBMIT OFFICIAL SRPMIC APPLICATION OR RESUME TO: SRPMIC -Human Resources, 10,005 E. Osborn Rd. Scottsdale, Arizona 85256
For full job description and to download our application, please visit our website: www.srpmicjobs.com

Juvenile Judge – SRPMIC

Juvenile Judge – 2 Positions

SUPERVISED BY: Chief Judge
SALARY: $54,450 – $74,868 per annum (salary set by SRPMIC Council)

Under the administrative direction of the Chief Judge, responsible for the fair and impartial administration of justice pursuant to the judicial powers granted by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) Council and on matters assigned by the Chief Judge. The Juvenile Judge is appointed by the Council and presides over and rules in cases as assigned by the Chief Judge. The Juvenile Judge performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Judge.

Qualifications: The applicant shall meet all the qualifications as set for in Chapter 4, Article 2, § 4-22(B) of the SRPMIC Code of Ordinances as amended. Such qualifications include:
(1) Being thirty (30) years of age or older;
(2) Possessing a two (2) year degree (Associate of Arts, certificate, etc.) or higher preferably in a law related field (e.g., law degree, criminal justice, administration of justice, Police Science, paralegal) OR having at least three (3) years consecutive bench experience within the past five (5) years of appointment to the bench;
(3) Being an enrolled member of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, the Gila River Indian Community, the Ak-Chin Indian Community or the Tohono O’odham Nation with preference given to enrolled members of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community;
SUBMIT OFFICIAL SRPMIC APPLICATION OR RESUME TO: SRPMIC -Human Resources, 10,005 E. Osborn Rd. Scottsdale, Arizona 85256

For full job description and to download our application, please visit our website: www.srpmicjobs.com

JOB: Fredericks Peebles & Morgan

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEYS
California Offices

Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP is a nationwide firm specializing in the practice of
Federal Indian law. We represent Native American tribes in complex governmental
negotiations, business transactions in Indian Country, administrative law and federal
lobbying.

We seek an experienced associate attorney to join our California office located in Palm
Desert and another to join our Sacramento office. Qualified candidates must possess a
Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school, California State Bar license,
and a minimum of two to five years of legal experience. A background in Federal Indian
law is preferred. Candidates must also possess excellent analytical, research and
communication skills, and the ability to work well independently and as a team in a fast
paced environment. We offer excellent salary and bonus compensation, as well as a
generous benefit package.

Please email your resume, a writing sample, law school transcripts if graduated within the
past five years, and compensation requirements to: jwarren@ndnlaw.com.
NOTE: Firm representatives will be available to meet with potential candidates during
the Federal Bar Association Indian Law Conference in Albuquerque on April 10-11,
2008. If you are interested in arranging such a meeting, please indicate this upon
submission of your resume.

Alumni Breakfast – RSVP!

You are invited to attend the ILP’s Alumni and Friends Breakfast!

The breakfast will be held on
THURSDAY, April 10th at 7:30 a.m.
at the Albuquerque Marriott.

This is the first day of the Federal Bar Association’s Indian Law Conference.
Exact location within the Marriott will be announced at a later date. Hope to see you there!

Please RSVP by April 4th to Sunny Larson
at Sunny.Larson@asu.edu or (480) 965-6413.

Conference Registration Special

Indian Country’s Winning Hand: 20 Years of IGRA Conference Special
Conference Registrants and Pathbreakers Nominators
get a chance to win 2 complimentary tickets to the Pathbreakers Banquet!

Each registration and nomination made online from April 9 – 14th, or at the FBA Indian Law Conference, April 10 -11 at ASU’s Indian Legal Program exhibit table, will qualify for the drawing. Nominations must include a statement of 1,000 words or less describing the nominee’s distinguished accomplishments and contributions to Indian gaming. The winner will be selected in a random drawing on April 21 and the winners will be notified by email. Come join our Full House…

Conference Special on Continuing Legal Education (CLE) DVD sets!

Conference Special – 25% savings on DVD orders placed at the FBA Indian Law Conference, April 10 -11 at ASU’s Indian Legal Program exhibit table.

For more information: Visit: www.law.asu.edu/ilp

Job: SRPMIC Court Administrator

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Scottsdale, Arizona
Court Administrator

$72,875 – $ 103,848 per annum (Full Range)

Description: Under general direction of the Community Manager or designated Assistant Community Manger, plans, directs and supervises the administrative functions and operations of the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Court. Directs, manages and supervises the activities of the court staff and handles complex administrative matters for the Court (s) in a highly competent and responsible manner.

Qualification: : Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Pre-Law, or a related area in Indian Justice and Indian Judiciaries, plus three years of highly responsible court administrative support work in a court or law office.

SUBMIT OFFICIAL SRPMIC APPLICATION OR RESUME TO: SRPMIC -Human Resources, 10,005 E. Osborn Rd. Scottsdale, Arizona 85256

For full job description and to download our application, please visit our website: www.srpmicjobs.com

JOB: Tohono O’odham Legislative Attorney’s Office

Contact: Katrina Leon

Tohono O’odham Legislative Attorney’s Office
P.O. Box 837
Sells, Arizona 85634
Phone: 520-383-5260 Ext. 123
Fax: 520-383-5247

AcceptingCalls: Yes
JobTitle: Assistant Legislative Attorney
Salary: $85,837.00
Hours: 8:00 – 5:00

Description: Under direction of Legislative Attorney, provides legal advice and representation for the Legislative Council and standing committees on a wide range of issues affecting the Tohono O?odham Nation; works with federal and state officials as well as advocacy groups, other tribes, private individuals and entities; maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.
This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive. See attached Job Description.

Experience: Must have Bar Passage
Submit: Resume,Cover Letter,Writing Sample,References
SendBy: Fax,Email
Deadline: Open until filled

Clinton to present at Indian Country Statute Conference

Professor Robert Clinton will present at the Indian Country Statute Conference: 60 years later in Albuquerque, New Mexico on April 12, 2008. Professor Clinton will be on the first panel of the day titled “Historical Background”. This panel will provide a brief historical background of the statute, as well as an overview of doctrines pertaining to the diminishment of Indian country.

Tsosie presents at SMU Energy Conference

Announcing the William P. Clements Center for Southwest Studies
2008 Annual Public Symposium
Indians & Energy:Exploitation and Opportunity in the American Southwest
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Dallas Hall, McCord Auditorium, 3rd Floor
Southern Methodist University
3225 University Blvd.,
Dallas, Texas 75205
The story of Native Americans and energy development in the Southwest is complicated and on-going. This symposium offers a variety of perspectives, with implications that loom large for the future of energy tribes and the nation as a whole. Secondary teachers and community college professors may earn up to seven CEU hours of continuing education credit for attendance. Certificate will be received at the end of the last session.
For more information or to register online, please go to http://smu.edu/swcenter/Energy.htm or call 214-768-3684.
Clements Center for Southwest Studies
Southern Methodist University
Dallas Hall #356
P.O. Box 750176
Dallas, TX 75275-0176
214-768-3684
(fax) 214-768-4129

Tsosie Honored by UCLA

UCLA’s Native Nations Law & Policy Center invites you to our second annual Student/Alumni Reception at the Federal Bar Association’s Indian Law Conference

We will be honoring Professor Rebecca Tsosie, Class of 1990, with UCLA School of Law’s Native Nations Distinguished Alumnus Award in recognition of her distinguished contributions as a scholar, teacher, and visionary thinker in the field of Indian law.

Please join us for refreshments and socializing with classmates, friends, and current students and faculty.

Summer Rose
UCLA School Of Law
Tribal Learning Community & Educational Exchange
Box 951476
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 206-1193
(310) 206-1234 Fax