Contact: Alice Koskela
Colville Tribes Office of Reservation Attorney
PO Box 150
Nespelem, WA 99155
Website: www.colvilletribes.com
Phone: 509-634-2381
Fax: 509-634-2387
JobTitle: Staff Attorney
Salary: $68k and up
Hours: 40 hrs/week
Description: The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation seeks a licensed attorney with at least two to five years experience in Indian Law (five years preferred), including at least some legal work experience in the areas of education, health and human services, including Indian Child Welfare work, to join the staff of its Office of the Reservation Attorney (ORA).
The Colville Reservation is headquartered in Nespelem, Washington and contains 1.4 million acres. The Colville Tribal government serves more than 9,000 enrolled members through a variety of health, social services, employment and education programs, to name a few. The attorney in this position would focus primarily on these and related issues, although all attorneys on staff have the opportunity to work on a variety of significant and interesting legal matters. Litigation experience in federal court is preferable but not required. This position provides a wide range of opportunities for professional growth and development in the increasingly-complex field of Indian Law. ORA is one of the oldest on-reservation tribal government law offices (established in 1981), with a tradition of excellence.
Applicants must be admitted to practice before the Washington State Courts upon hire or within two years of hire. Exceptionally strong research and writing skills are required.
The position provides a competitive salary, beginning at more than $68,000.00 annually for attorneys with two years? experience, with annual increases thereafter, and generous health and retirement benefits.
The position is open until filled. Please submit cover letter, resume listing at least three references, and writing sample to Alice Koskela, Managing Attorney, Office of the Reservation Attorney, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155.
ORA is an Indian Preference employer, and Native American attorneys are encouraged to apply.
Experience: Current Bar Members,Taking Next Bar,Bar Passage
Submit: Resume,Cover Letter,Writing Sample,References
SendBy: Mail,Fax,Email
Deadline: open until filled
Contact: Alice Koskela
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation
PO Box 150
Nespelem, WA 99155
Website: www.colvilletribes.com
Phone: 509-634-2381
Fax: 509-634-2387
JobTitle: Staff Attorney- Natural Resources
Salary: DOE
Hours: 40/wk
Description: The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation seeks an attorney with particular experience and expertise in natural resources law and Indian Law, having at least 5 years experience as a licensed attorney, to work in its Office of the Reservation Attorney (ORA). The Colville Reservation, with headquarters in Nespelem, WA., contains 1.4 million acres and provides its attorneys the opportunity to work on significant natural resources and water law issues, among other areas, and to become engaged in a variety of interesting and important legal matters. ORA is one of the oldest on-reservation tribal government law offices (established in 1981), with a strong tradition of excellence. Applicants must be admitted to practice before the WA State Courts upon hire or within two years of hire. Applicants should have extensive civil litigation experience in federal courts and be able to perform all litigation tasks. Exceptionally strong research and writing skills are required. Otherwise strongly qualified applicants with less litigation experience will be considered. Salary DOE. Generous health and retirement benefits are provided. The position is open until filled. Please submit cover letter, r?sum? listing at least three references, and writing sample to Alice Koskela, Managing Attorney, Office of the Reservation Attorney, P.O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155. ORA is an Indian Preference employer, and Native American attorneys are encouraged to apply.
Experience: Current Bar Members,Taking Next Bar,Bar Passage
Submit: Resume,Cover Letter,Writing Sample,References
SendBy: Mail,Fax,Email
Deadline: Until Filled
Contact: Patricia DeLaCruz-Lynas
California Indian Legal Services
609 South Escondido Blvd.
Escondido, CA 92025
http://www.calindian.org/
760-746-8941
AcceptingCalls: No
JobTitle: Staff Attorney
Salary: Competitive Salary-DOE
Hours: M-F, Must be flexible and able to work nights and weekends
Description: Job Description:
Staff attorneys will work with Indian individuals, families, organizations and tribal governments in all areas of Federal Indian law, including but not limited to, advising on issues involving jurisdiction, tax, estate planning, trust assets, environmental law, natural resource development, tribal governance, employment, and the Indian Child Welfare Act. Responsibilities may range from the provision of brief counsel and services to low income Indian individuals to representing individuals and tribes in state and federal court, negotiating contracts, advising tribal clients and developing and implementing constitutions, codes, and policies for tribal clients.
Experience: Graduate,Current Bar Members,Taking Next Bar
Submit: Resume,Cover Letter,Transcript
SubmitOther: Program Description:
California Indian Legal Services is a statewide, tribally controlled, non-profit corporation that provides legal services to Indians, Indian tribes, and Indian organizations on issues involving Federal Indian Law. CILS attorney services range from providing brief counsel and advice to low income Native Americans, to more extended representation on core legal issues affecting Native Americans and Indian tribes, to significant litigation, policy analysis and advocacy, to transactional services to tribes involving economic development and tribal infrastructure. Currently, CILS operates five offices in California.
Deadline: 7/31/08
Sponsored by: Indian Law Section
Seminar Chair: Jim Stipe, Burch & Cracchiolo PA
Faculty:
– Christopher L. Clark Deschene, Schaff & Clark Deschene LLC
– Tracey LeBeau, Red Mountain Tribal Energy
– Comm. Kristin Mayes, Arizona Corporation Commission
– Michael C. Shiel, Rothstein, Donatelli, Hughes, Dahlstrom & Schoenburg LLP
Events worldwide have increased pressure, and created more opportunity, for energy projects. Tribal governments locally and across the country have been engaged in mining, energy transmission and energy generation. Tribal economic development will lead to additional Tribal utilities and energy production from renewable resources.
This seminar will provide an overview of the myriad issues practitioners face when assisting a tribal government with an energy project. Presenters will examine financing issues, the tribal, federal and state laws and regulations that affect tribal energy projects, and ethical considerations when working with third party developers and various branches of tribal governments. There will also be a discussion of the transition from a BIA utility to a tribal utility.
Sarah Cedarface placed 2nd in the statewide Judge Thomas Tang Writing Competition. Her essay “Social Change and the Presidency” analogized the US policy changes on the Pine Ridge Reservation with the national/societal improvement needed for a minority to win the US presidency. It was the top finisher from ASU. Congratulations Sarah!
Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Scottsdale, Arizona
Managing Defense Attorney
$88,583 to $128,449 per annum (Full Range)
Description: : Under general Administrative direction of the Community Manager or assigned Assistant Community Manager, directs, manages and supervises the overall operations of the Defense Advocate’s Office. Directs all department personnel in duties assigned for the representation of Community members facing criminal, juvenile, and/or traffic charges before the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Community (SRPMIC) Tribal Court. This is treated as an FLSA exempt job class.
Qualification: : Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Juris Doctorate degree and three (3) years of experience in the practice of law, which includes general administrative experience. Must have knowledge of the Indian Civil Rights Act, and a working knowledge of Tribal governments and the Tribal Court system. Knowledge of social and economic conditions of tribal communities and governments desirable.
Special Requirements : Membership and good standing in the AZ BAR is required. Must demonstrate a commitment to ongoing training and education.
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
Closing date: May 5, 2008
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 – 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