Job Opportunity – Prosecutor
Ak-Chin Indian Community
Closing Date: Friday, October 28, 2016 at 5:00 p.m.
Job Title: Prosecutor
Pay Range: $76,469 – $93,674.50 per annum ($2,941.11 to $3,602.86 per pay period)
Reports to: Community Services Manager
Supervises: Assistant Prosecutor and Legal Assistant
Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited university. Experience equivalent to three years full time work providing legal counsel in a tribal, local government, or corporate setting, at least one year of which involved trial work and supervisory experience. Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Arizona. Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license and be able to meet the Community’s insurance carrier requirements (see list attached to application or on website). Must successfully pass a background check.
Preferred Applicant Qualifications: Possess or be willing to obtain Special Assistant U.S. Attorney (SAUSA) Certification. Possess knowledge and experience interfacing with Federal agencies and have the ability to work within prosecutorial processes coordinating with Federal agencies and the Ak-Chin Indian Community.
To be considered for this position, please submit a signed and complete Ak-Chin Indian Community application (additional resume optional), 39-month driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles, a copy of CIB or proof of tribal enrollment if claiming Indian Preference, and a copy of DD214 if claiming Veteran’s preference to:
Ak-Chin Indian Community
Attn: HR Department 16-66
42507 W. Peters and Nall Road
Maricopa, AZ 85138
Fax: 520-568-1051
Email: resumes@ak-chin.nsn.us
Website: www.ak-chin.nsn.us
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Lunch Lecture with Kevin Washburn – Next week!
“Obama’s Legacy in Indian Country” Lunch Lecture will be given by Kevin Washburn
Oct 19 (12:15pm) in Room 250, Beus Center for Law and Society at Downtown Phoenix campus.
Free and open to the public. Food will be reserved to those who RSVP to ILP@asu.edu. We hope you will join us!
Job Opportunities – Office of General Counsel, Protective Services Office
Protective Services Attorney
Closing: 10/18/2016
Job Number: 16-473 (2)
Job Type: Regular Full-Time -(2 positions)
Department: Office of General Counsel/Protective Services Office
City: Sacaton, AZ
Location: Family Advocacy Center, 259 W. Seed Farm Road
Salary Type: DOE
Salary/ Hourly Rate: $79,720 Salary
Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The Protective Services Attorney provides support in child welfare, juvenile and adult in need of care litigation on behalf of and representation for the Gila River Indian Community (Community) and Tribal Social Services (TSS).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provide counsel and advice to TSS on substantive issues related to child welfare.
- Draft, review various legal pleadings, motions, discovery, documents, and correspondence necessary to litigate Child In Need of Care, Juvenile Offender, and Status Offender matters; in the Community Court for Adult in Need of Care matters; and in state court child custody proceedings, as defined in the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 U.S.C. § 1901 et seq (1978), involving children who are enrolled or eligible for enrollment in the Community.
- Prepare for and attend hearings, staffings, and trials related to litigation and casework.
- Conduct legal research, analysis and document production related to the litigation.
- Represent the Community at meetings, court proceedings and other functions.
- Assist with the development and maintenance of case files, calendars and databases.
- Assist in the development, revision and modification of the Community’s laws, resolutions and ordinances.
- Comply with tribal, state, and federal governmental regulations; maintaining an ethical practice in respect to the Community, Tribal Courts, judicial system and clients.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Assist in representing the Community at meetings, court proceedings and other functions.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Visit our GRIC website and apply online: http://vss.gric.nsn.us/MSS/employmentopportunities/default.aspx
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Supervising Protective Services Attorney
Closing Date: 10/18/2016
Job Number: 16-474 (2)
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Department: Office of General Counsel/Protective Services Office
City: Sacaton, AZ
Location: Family Advocacy Center, 259 W. Seed Farm Road
Area of Interest: Legal
Salary Type: DOE
Salary/ Hourly Rate: $96,251 Salary
Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The Supervising Protective Services Attorney provides litigation support and representation for child welfare, dependency, juvenile and adult in need of care matters on behalf of the Gila River Indian Community (Community). This position provides support in the more complex cases and oversight of the Protective Services Attorney’s and support staff; providing effective, vigorous and compassionate legal services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Perform professional and managerial work directing the operations of the Protective Services Office; demonstrating continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively to provide quality customer service.
- Supervise and provide leadership and direction to Protective Service Attorneys and support staff.
- Provide counsel and advice to TSS on substantive issues related to child welfare.
- Draft, review various legal pleadings, motions, discovery, documents, and correspondence necessary to litigate Child In Need of Care, Juvenile Offender, and Status Offender matters; in the Community Court for Adult in Need of Care matters; and in state court child custody proceedings, as defined in the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 U.S.C. § 1901 et seq (1978), involving children who are enrolled or eligible for enrollment in the Community.
- Prepare for and attend hearings, staffings, and trials related to litigation and casework.
- Conduct legal research, analysis, and document production related to the litigation.
- Prepare and present budgets and reports to the Community, Committees, Council and Executive Office.
- Represent the Community at meetings, court proceedings and other functions.
- Oversee the development and maintenance of case files, calendars and databases.
- Assist in the development, revision and modification of the Community’s laws, resolutions and ordinances.
- Comply with tribal, state, and federal governmental regulations; maintaining an ethical practice in respect to the Community, Tribal Courts, judicial system and clients.
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Visit our GRIC website and apply online: http://vss.gric.nsn.us/MSS/employmentopportunities/default.aspx
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Navajo Nation Law CLE Conference – Early Registration ends today!
Navajo Nation Law CLE Conference will be held on Friday, October 28, 2016 at the Beus Center for Law and Society located at ASU Downtown Phoenix campus.
Early Registration ends today at 5pm!
law.asu.edu/NavajoLaw2016
Questions? Contact us at ILP@asu.edu or 480-965-2922
A Conversation at the Intersection of Art, Law & Indian Identity – Oct. 9
This event will be held on Sunday, October 9, 2016 (3:30-5 pm) in the Steele Auditorium of the Heard Museum. This event is hosted by the Heard in partnership with the Native American Rights Fund and the Indian Legal Program at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.
Hear a panel of cutting-edge American Indian artists and leading lawyers discuss the ways Indian Identity and artist vision can shape and challenge American Indian identity while also having legal implications and community impact.
The conversation will be moderated by Kevin Gover (Pawnee), director of the National Museum of the American Indian. Panelists will include:
- Brett Shelton (Oglala Sioux Tribe), artist and staff attorney with the Native American Rights Fund.
- Gregg Deal (Pyramid Lake Paiute) As a provocative contemporary artist/activist and 15-year resident of the Washington, D.C., metro area, much of Gregg’s work deals with indigenous identity and pop-culture, touching on issues of race relations, historical consideration and stereotype.
- Matika Wilbur (Swinomish/Tulalip) is an unique artist and social documentarian in Indian Country. She is founder of Project 562 which explores Native identity and experience through a dedication to photographing contemporary Native America.
Free and open to the public. RSVP is required here.
Download PDF flyer here.
Questions? Contact us at ILP@asu.edu or 480-965-2922
Job Opportunity – Associate General Counsel
Agua Caliente
Palm Springs, CA
Job description:
Under direction of the General Counsel, the Associate General Counsel for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians (“Tribe”) is responsible for providing legal advice to the Tribal Council, Administration, Departments, and Committees regarding a wide array of tribal legal matters. The Associate General Counsel position will be integral to the growth of the Tribe’s legal department and ideally will have an increasing focus on one or more of the following matters: tribal taxation, tribal labor and employment, general commercial contracting, and other transactional matters as may be assigned.
For application and full job description, click here.
Job Opportunity – Assistant Attorney General
Poarch Band of Creek Indians
Atmore, AL
Closes: Tuesday, October 11, 2016 by 5 p.m.
| Overall Objectives of Position The Assistant Attorney General (Governmental Operations) is responsible for managing and providing legal services and representation, particularly, but not limited to, legal services and representation related to operations of Tribal Government, to the Tribe, its Tribal Chair, its Tribal Council, Tribal Government, all other Tribal departments and entities, and all Tribal boards, commissions, and committees. This job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of this position. The Assistant Attorney General (Governmental Operations) is expected to perform all duties and responsibilities necessary to meet the goals and objectives of applicable programs. The Assistant Attorney General (Governmental Operations) shall be the Governmental Operations and Legislative Affairs Division Director. The Assistant Attorney General is expected to live the Purpose and Values of the Poarch Band of Creek Indians and will go beyond the call of duty. |
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Lunch Lecture with Kevin Washburn – In 2 weeks!
“Obama’s Legacy in Indian Country” Lunch Lecture will be given by Kevin Washburn, former Assistant Secretary to the Bureau of Indian Affairs 2012-2015, Oct 19 (12:15pm) in Room 250, Beus Center for Law and Society at Downtown Phoenix campus.
Free and open to the public. Food will be reserved to those who RSVP to ILP@asu.edu. We hope you will join us!