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JOB: Yavapai-Apache Chief Judge – Campe Verde

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Yavapai-Apache Nation located in Camp Verde, Arizona is hiring for the following position:

CHIEF JUDGE
The Chief Judge presides over and ensures the proper operation of the Yavapai-Apache Nation Tribal Court. The Chief Judge is the primary judicial officer of the Tribal Court and is the administrator of the Nation’s Courts: Tribal and Appellate.

  • Preferred State Licensed Attorney in Good Standing.
  • Minimum three years full-time equivalent judicial experience required.
  • Minimum two years judicial administrative experience required.
  • Must never have been convicted of a felony, or convicted of a misdemeanor within the past 10 years other than minor traffic violations.

The Yavapai-Apache Nation offers a competitive benefit and compensation package:
Medical Health Care Insurance; 401K; Dental; Vision; Life Insurance; Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance; Short & Long Term Disability Insurance.

PAY RATE: D.O.E; Plus Tribal Benefit PackagePOSITION STATUS: Full-time Position; Two-year Term

OPEN UNTIL: August 1, 2008

To apply and see a full job description, contact Yavapai-Apache Nation, Human Resources at (928) 567-1062 or email resume to dkplunkett@yan-tribe.org

INDIAN PREFERENCE:
Preference will be given to qualified applicants who are members of a federally recognized Indian tribe.Successful candidates must pass a drug screening and background check.

Homeland Security CLE

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Homeland Security in Indian Country
http://www.abanet.org/cle/programs/t08hsi1.html

Next Wednesday, July 23, 20081:00 PM – 2:30 PM Eastern 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Central11:00 AM – 12:30 PM Mountain 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Pacific

Since 9/11, there has been a number of issues involving the intersection of tribal sovereignty and homeland security. Many reservations are located along the U.S. border and are therefore vital to the efforts of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in securing the nation. DHS now provides funding to tribal governments for this purpose. But despite the fact that tribes have all the same law enforcement and homeland security responsibilities as state governments, 9/11 legislation and administrative policy have not always integrated tribal governments.
Attend this teleconference and live audio webcast to learn about the unique issues tribal governments face in addressing homeland security issues and in working with DHS and the Department of Justice (DOJ). Diane Humetewa will address DOJ’s position on matters affecting homeland security, especially after 9/11. Edward Reina will address Indian Country law enforcement efforts, and the limitations under which tribal police work. Heather Dawn Thompson will address how tribal governments are approaching DOJ, the DHS, and Congress about working together on tribal homeland security issues.

Kirke Kickingbird (Moderator), Chair, IRR Native American Concerns Committee; Of Counsel, Hobbs, Strauss, Dean & Walker, LLP, Oklahoma City, OK

Diane Humetewa, U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona, The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona, Phoenix, AZ

Edward Reina, Director of Public Safety, Tohono O’odham Nation,Sells, AZ

Heather Dawn Thompson, Director of Government Affairs, National Congress of American Indians, Washington, DC

Horizon to feature Bender

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Professor Paul Bender of the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law will give his annual review of U.S. Supreme Court cases during “Horizon,” airing at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 24, on KAET-TV Channel 8. Bender is expected to address several major rulings of the court, including one pertaining to the Washington, D.C., handgun ban and its upholding of habeas corpus for Guantánamo Bay prisoners. He also will discuss the court’s upcoming session and the impact that the outcome of the presidential race will have on the court’s makeup. The program will be repeated on Monday, Aug. 18.

JOB – Navajo Nation Attorney

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Attorney position – $52,853 per year

Closing date is July 18, 2008 at 5:00 pm.

For application, job description, or submittal of completed application contact the Department of Personnel Management.

PO Box 7080
window Rock, AZ 86515
Phone: 928.871.6330

Navajo Preference and Navajo Veterans Preference Laws applicable

JOB: Tribal Attorney

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Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe is seeking a Tribal Attorney

Location: Darrington, Washington

Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school required

Salary DOE

contact Judy @ 360-436-0131 for details

Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law seeking Law Professors

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Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law seeking Professors of Law

The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, under newly appointed Dean Paul Schiff Berman, is poised for transformative growth in the quality and scope of its student body, its faculty, and its programs. As part of this ambitious agenda, the College of Law seeks to grow its renowned faculty through the addition of several highly distinguished laterals. We invite applications from outstanding individuals in any subject area, regardless of area of specialization, although there is some preference for individuals who specialize in health law, land-use and sustainability, law and technology, and general business law. Finally, individuals with established records of scholarly productivity, experience and interest in administration of centers, and a strong commitment to institutional innovation and growth are encouraged to apply.

ASU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job: AZ Office of the Attorney General

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The Arizona Office of the Attorney General is looking for the finest attorneys to represent the State of Arizona. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, paid annual and sick leave, membership in the Arizona State Retirement System, and ten paid holidays per year, we offer you the unique opportunity to work with the Attorney General in serving the State of Arizona and its citizens. Must be licensed to practice law in Arizona.

For information on our current openings and to apply: Go to www.azstatejobs.gov. Search for Attorney General positions by entering the keyword “AAG” in the Agency Search field.

Assistant Attorney General – Phoenix
Criminal Division/Financial Remedies Section Open Until Filled

Assistant Attorney General – Yuma
Child and Family Protection Division/Child Support Enforcement Section Open Until Filled

Assistant Attorney General -Tucson
Criminal Division/Criminal Prosecutions Section Open Until Filled

Assistant Attorney General – Phoenix
Civil Division/Licensing and Enforcement Section Open Until Filled

Assistant Attorney General – Phoenix
Public Advocacy Division/Environmental Enforcement Section Open Until Filled

Assistant Attorney General – Phoenix (Encanto North) Child and Family Protection Division/Child Support Enforcement Section Open Until Filled

Assistant Attorney General – Phoenix
Civil Division/ Tax, Bankruptcy & Collection Section Open Until Filled

Assistant Attorney General – Phoenix
Civil Division/Tax, Bankruptcy & Collection Section Open Until Filled

Assistant Attorney General – Phoenix
Civil Division/Tax, Bankruptcy & Collection Section Open Until Filled