Arizona Supreme Court
Commission on Judicial Conduct Commission Specialist IV-N (Job 1873)
Commission on Judicial Conduct Independent Bar Counsel – Part-time (Job 1874)
Yavapai-Apache Nation: – Prosecutor II
Prosecutor II
YAN Application
PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS
ASSISTANT PROSECUTOR/ICW – CHILD WELFARE PRESENTING OFFICER
Asst Pros ICW.Child Welfare, closes when filled (Pros.)
INDIAN CHILD WELFARE ATTORNEY
ICW Attorney, when filled (Law Office)
February 27 – 28, 2014Thursday, February 27th
Turquoise Ballroom – Memorial Union
Arizona State University – Tempe
Friday, February 28th
Great Hall/Armstrong Hall/College of Law
Arizona State University – Tempe
The extreme poverty found on most reservations today threatens their very existence as the permanent homelands of Indian families and tribal governments. As a consequence, improving economic conditions on reservations is one of the most important issues facing tribal governments and communities today.
Sustaining the Reservation: Creating Tribal Economies will continue the conversation and explore viable solutions how tribal governments and tribal citizens can create sustainable economies that will help them preserve their reservations as permanent homelands for their families, governments, and cultures.
This conference brings together cutting-edge scholars, tribal leaders, and officials, economic development planners, attorneys, and others to explore this important topic.
Who should attend? Tribal leaders and employees, attorneys, economic development planners, investors, and anyone who cares about the future of tribal communities.
Early Rate: $275.00 ends January 25, 5 p.m.
Regular Rate: $325.00 ends February 25, 5 p.m.
Walk-In Rate: $400.00
May quality for up to 10 General CLE Credits for State Bar of Arizona.
Approval pending New Mexico MCLE Bar Association.
Click here for more info and to register! http://conferences.asucollegeoflaw.com/tribaleconomies/
The State Bar Appointments Committee is currently accepting applications from active members in good standing to fill the following upcoming vacancies on several judicial nominating commissions. Application forms are due at the State Bar office by Friday, January 31, 2014, and can be obtained by calling Nina Benham in the State Bar’s Phoenix office at 602.340.7329. An application form can also be downloaded from the Bar’s website – www.azbar.org ( click on: For Lawyers/Sections and Committees/Committees/Appointments).
Arizona’s Constitution (Article 6) provides for diversity on the judicial nominating commissions. The Appointments Committee and the Board of Governors consider all aspects of diversity in their recommendations and appointments. Diverse individuals are encouraged to apply for these positions.
For more information and candidate criteria/qualifications, please click on the link below.
This is a great opportunity to advance judicial diversity in Arizona. Feel free to pass this information along to members of your organizations and other qualified individuals.
http://www.azbar.org/sectionsandcommittees/committees/appointments
Vacancies:
Arizona Commission on Appellate Court Appointments
Maricopa County Commission on Trial Court Appointments
Pima County Commission on Trial Court Appointments
Click link for more info:
ENTRY LEVEL ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Tohono O’odham Nation
Office of Attorney General
The Office of Attorney General represents the interests of the Tohono O’odham Nation in tribal, state, and federal venues. Attorneys in the office enjoy a diverse practice and challenging jurisdictional issues while protecting tribal sovereignty.
The Office of Attorney General is now hiring an Assistant Attorney General III, with at least six years of relevant Indian law experience. The Nation offers generous benefits including paid holidays, sick and annual leave, and low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Minimum requirements include an active Arizona State Bar license, or a license in another state and Arizona licensing within 18 months of employment. A valid Arizona driver’s license is also required, along with consent to have your driving record checked periodically. Applicants must also pass a background check.
Send a letter of interest, resume, legal writing sample, and three references to Attorney General Jonathan Jantzen by email to jonathan.jantzen@tonation-nsn.gov.
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP is a nationwide law firm dedicated to the representation of American Indian tribes and organizations. We represent tribes and tribal entities in a wide spectrum of services including business transactions, litigation and governmental affairs, in many forums, including state, federal, and tribal courts.
We are seeking an experienced Associate Attorney with 1 – 5 years of tribal and federal Indian law practice for our Rapid City, South Dakota office.
Minimum qualifications include:
Your contributions are rewarded with a “Total Compensation” Package including a competitive salary, bonus potential and excellent benefits.
Send your resume today with a cover letter, salary requirements, writing sample, professional references and law school transcripts, if graduated within the last 5 years to:
Ann Hacker, Director of Human Resources
ahacker@ndnlaw.com
3610 N 163rd Plaza
Omaha, NE 68116
Position is open until November 30, 2013
Congratulations to Mary Modrich-Alvarado (Class of 2008) who has been selected as an American Bar Association (ABA) Young Lawyers Division (YLD) Scholar. Mary is a tribal attorney in the Tax & Finance Unit at the Navajo Nation Department of Justice in Window Rock, Arizona. She advises and works with the Navajo Nation’s departments, programs, and committees on legal issues focusing on tax, finance, and litigation.
