Job Opportunity – City of Portland Tribal Liaison

The Position:

The Office of the Mayor is seeking candidates for Tribal Liaison. A primary objective is to assist the City Council and all city bureaus to establish and strengthen relationships with tribal nations, tribal officials and staff, and urban Indian leadership and communities. This position is responsible for overall American Indian/Alaska Native policy development and overall coordination of the city’s relationships with Native American tribal governments and affiliated entities, and also American Indians and Alaska Natives living in Portland. It involves providing expertise on tribal history, treaties, sovereignty, self-governance, protocols, customs and traditions, natural resources, relevant economic enterprises and cultural properties. The position provides a primary point of contact for City and the tribal public, and also involves facilitating the identification and discussion of urban Indian needs in Portland and facilitating discussions of Portland’s interests with Pacific Northwest tribes. The Tribal Liaison will report to the Mayor’s Deputy Chief of Staff and hold a full-time position within the Office of the Mayor.
To Apply:

Please email a résumé and a cover letter outlining your interest and qualifications for the position to Sidd Mandava at mayor.intern2@portlandoregon.gov by 5:00 p.m. on July 1, 2016.

If any questions arise, please also direct them to Sidd Mandava at mayor.intern2@portlandoregon.gov and we will respond to you shortly.

For full job description, click the following link: http://www.portlandoregon.gov/oehr/article/580564

Pipeline to Law Workshop at MSU – deadline in 2 weeks!

Pipeline To Law WorkshopsThis fall the Native American Pipeline to Law team will host sessions in three different states to help students better understand the law school admissions process. Attend a session at Michigan State University Law, University of South Dakota Law or Arizona State University Law. Housing provided and a limited number of LSAT Prep courses will be available for participating students. Space is limited, register soon!

Register for these events online at: https://www.law.asu.edu/conferences/native-american-law-school-admissions-workshops

August 5-6, 2016 at MSU – Application deadline: June 30, 2016

Download PDF Pipeline To Law Workshops Flyer.
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Job Opportunity – Contract Services Prosecutor

Department: Tribal Prosecutor’s Office
Reports to: Tribal Prosecutor

Essential Functions: Essential functions may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Tasks:

  • Represents the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation in all criminal, juvenile, dependency and/or comparable actions;
  • Represents the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation in all appeals of all criminal and juvenile actions;
  • Prosecutes violations of tribal laws and ordinances and negotiates plea agreements;
  • Effective Representation, Contractor shall provide effective legal representation of the Nation including, but not limited to;
  • Working knowledge of the Fort
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required.

POSITION STATUS: Contract on Case by Case basis.

OPEN DATE: June 2, 2016
CLOSE DATE: Open Until Filled

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.ftmcdowell.org

Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Human Resources Department Attn: Recruiter P O Box 17779 Fountain Hills, AZ 85269 Phone: 480-789-7118 Fax: 480-816-0419

INDIAN PREFERENCE: Preference will be given to qualified applicants who are members of federally recognized Indian tribes. To be considered for Indian Preference, you must submit your Certificate of Indian Blood (CIB) with your application.

WILL REQUIRE TO PASS A PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN AND COMPLETE A BACKGROUND CHECK WHICH MAY REQUIRE FINGERPRINTING

SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION/EDUCATION:

  • A law degree from an accredited law school and Membership in the State Bar of Arizona; or Certification of a Tribal Advocate Training program
  • Three years of responsible experience in criminal prosecution or defense of criminal cases including jury trials;
  • Must be able to provide and maintain Errors and Omissions Malpractice Liability Insurance;
  • Tribal experience desirable;
  • Current Arizona driver’s license and ability to meet insurance standards,
  • Experience with computer legal research.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE ONLINE AT www.ftmcdowell.org

Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Human Resources Department Attn: Recruiter P O Box 17779 Fountain Hills, AZ 85269 Phone: 480-789-7118 Fax: 480-816-0419

See full job description at the following link:
http://jobs.ftmcdowell.org/contract-services-prosecutor/job/6084928.

ILP Alumni & Friends at WNBA Game – Drawing this Friday!

Alumni & Friends at WNBA Game

The ILP and ASU College of Law are proud to host ILP Alumni and Students at the Phoenix Mercury v. New York Liberty WNBA game. Join us in this fun family outing as we watch Shoni Schimmel (Umatilla) challenge the All-Stars on the Phoenix Mercury.

Check-in: 5:30pm
Tip-off: 7pm

Send your RSVP by June 17th to enter into a random drawing!
RSVP at: law.asu.edu/ilpmercury16

ILP Alumni & Friends at Mercury v. Liberty WNBA Game

Alumni & Friends at WNBA Game

The ILP and ASU College of Law are proud to host ILP Alumni and Students at the Phoenix Mercury v. New York Liberty WNBA game. Join us in this fun family outing as we watch Shoni Schimmel (Umatilla) challenge the All-Stars on the Phoenix Mercury.

Check-in: 5:30pm
Tip-off: 7pm

Send your RSVP by June 17th to enter into a random drawing!
RSVP at: law.asu.edu/ilpmercury16

Pipeline to Law Workshop at MSU – deadline in 3 weeks!

Pipeline To Law WorkshopsThis fall the Native American Pipeline to Law team will host sessions in three different states to help students better understand the law school admissions process. Attend a session at Michigan State University Law, University of South Dakota Law or Arizona State University Law. Housing provided and a limited number of LSAT Prep courses will be available for participating students. Space is limited, register soon!

Register for these events online at: https://www.law.asu.edu/conferences/native-american-law-school-admissions-workshops

August 5-6, 2016 at MSU – Application deadline: June 30, 2016

Download PDF Pipeline To Law Workshops Flyer.
#‎pipelinetolaw‬‪
#‎prelawworkshops