Category Archives: Alumni

Job Posting: STAFF ATTORNEY

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STAFF ATTORNEY:
Crow Tribe of Indians, Office of Legal Counsel – Crow Executive Branch.
Full-time in-house attorney, Crow Agency, Montana.  Three-plus years
experience preferred.  Minimum qualifications include:  admitted to
practice law in the State of Montana (or willing to take MT bar if not licensed
in MT), strong research and writing skills, respect for and familiarity with
Federal Indian Law and Crow Tribal Law.  General and flexible practice
areas may include, but are not limited to: land and environmental issues,
transportation, housing, water, contract review, and litigation.  Salary
depends on experience.  Position open until filled.  Preference will
be given to qualified Crow Tribal members and members of federally-recognized
Indian tribes.  Please submit cover letter, resume, writing sample, and
references to:  Office of Legal Counsel, Crow Tribe, Attn: Melissa Holds
the Enemy, P.O. Box 340, Crow Agency, MT  59022.

E-mail mholdsenemy@crownations.net for
more information.

All applications held confidential.

Kristen Burge
Crow Nation Executive Branch
Office of Legal Counsel
P.O. Box 340
Crow Agency, MT 59022
(406) 638-2059 (office)
(406) 665-5011 (cell)

Job Posting – Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community

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Assistant General Counsel (Government)

Closes 04/13/13
Salary $106,539 – $157,148 annually

Definition:
Under general supervision of the Deputy General Counsel, provides legal review
and advice to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC or
Community) government.  Ensures that applicable laws are followed so that
tribal sovereignty is protected and enhanced.  Provides assistance to
avoid or prevent expensive legal disputes and litigation and protects the
Community’s legal interests.  This job class is treated as FLSA exempt.

 

Tasks:

  1. Reviews legal documents as directed by supervisor, may
    be assigned as counsel for civil litigation involving the Community and its
    departments.  Advises supervisor and/or Community Council on legal
    matters affecting SRPMIC.  Reviews law, rules, regulations, contracts,
    intergovernmental agreements, grant documents and related legal documents as
    directed.
  2. Provides legal guidance on personnel, program and other related issues to various administrative departments of the SRPMIC.  Drafts legal documents and
    assists in drafting ordinances, regulations, and policies.  May provide
    functional, project specific supervision to support staff.
  3. Works with a broad range of clients such as Council members, government employees, boards, and committees and other officials many of whom are Community members.
  4. Represents SRPMIC on committee meetings, conferences, consultations or other external or intergovernmental meetings related to the various interests of the Community, as directed.
  5. Conducts legal research and provides written legal advice related to Community interests in areas related to tribal sovereignty, tribal jurisdiction, taxation,
    membership, health and human resources, law enforcement, human
    resources/personnel matters, civil litigation, estate planning, business law
    and/or other areas as directed by supervisor.
  6. Assists in the preparation of legal and technical correspondence for the President,
    Vice President, Community Manager, and General Counsel as directed
    supervisor.
  7. Keeps abreast of federal law, regulations, administrative and court decision
    affecting Indian law and interacts with the BIA, OST, and other federal, state
    or local agencies impacting the Community.
  8. May supervise non-attorneys, law clerks, interns, and/or externs, as
    assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:  Graduation
from an American Bar Associated accredited college or university with a Law
Degree (Juris Doctor) and at least three (3) years of experience as a licensed
attorney representing Native American tribes in legal affairs.  Experience
that has provided knowledge of social, political, and legal status conditions
of tribal governments is essential.

Equivalency:  Any equivalent
combination of experience and education that will allow the applicant to
satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be considered when filling
this position.

Special Requirements:  Must be a
member in good standing with a state bar association or if currently not a
member of the Arizona Bar must take and pass the Arizona Bar Exam and be
admitted to the Arizona Bar within one (1) year from the date of hire.  In
addition, candidates must have the ability to practice in Federal District
Court if required.  Must attend a minimum of 15 hours annual continuing
legal education as related to job and approved by supervisor.

“SRPMIC is an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer” Preference will be given to a
qualified Community Member, then a qualified Native American and then other
qualified candidate.

Application instructions: To apply or view
full job description go to:  www.srpmic-nsn.gov/employment/

 

 

Job Posting – Public Health Law Fellowship

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Office for State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial Support (OSTLTS), Public Health Law Program (PHLP) seeks to hire attorneys for full-time, paid fellowships that will run through the end of September 2013. The Fellowships will be administered through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) and the CDC’s as “ORISE Fellowships.” ORISE Fellows must begin their fellowships within five years of graduation from an accredited university.

The Public Health Law Program is one of the premier public health law organizations in the country. Situated at the intersection of public health law, science, and policy, PHLP is an ideal location for interested attorneys to gain experience in public health law research and translation. Members of PHLP work closely with other attorneys on project teams with significant autonomy and high expectations. The PHLP team focuses on maintaining a fast paced, creative, and collaborative work environment, and all team members are invited and encouraged to contribute to defining the program, making decisions, and developing projects.

The Fellows will learn about and conduct applied research on laws related to priority public health issues, including legal issues related to CDC’s “Winnable Battles” and other high profile issues. The six Winnable Battle areas are: healthcare-associated infections; HIV; motor vehicle injuries; nutrition, obesity, physical activity, and food safety; teen pregnancy; and tobacco use. PHLP also works in emerging fields such as prescription drug overdose and the sharing of public health laboratory services. PHLP is focused on producing products, and the Fellows will be able to help marshal projects to publication, even if publication occurs after the end of the Fellowships.

The Fellowships require a Juris Doctor (JD) degree – obtained in 2012 or before – legal research skills, demonstrated oral communication skills, and strong writing skills. The ideal candidate also will have knowledge or demonstrated interest in public health and legal issues that impact public health outcomes. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume by email to Matthew S. Penn, Director, CDC Public Health Law Program, at

PHLawProgram@cdc.gov. Emails must reference “2013 ORISE Fellowship” in the subject line.

Alumni Updates

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Congrats to these ILP Alums on their new jobs and appointments!

  • Matt Campbell, (2008) who just accepted a new job at (NARF) Native American Rights Fund in Denver.
  • Maia D. Bellon, (1994) who was recently named as Director, Department of Ecology, State of Washington.
  • Joe Sarcinella, (2009) is now Senior Advisor and Liaison, Native American Affairs, Office of the Secretary of Defense at the Pentagon.
  • Mary Modrich-Alvarado, (2008) Attorney, Tax & Finance Unit, Navajo Nation Department of Justice has just been appointed Board member, State Bar of New Mexico Young Lawyers Division Board of Directors.

Alumni Speaking Engagements:

Two ILP Alums will be participating in an upcoming webinar sponsored by NCAI and the Tribal Law and Policy Institute.

“Implementation of the Expanded Jurisdiction Provisions of the Recently Reauthorized Violence Against Women Act” on April 5, 2013,  /1:30-3:30 pm (EST)

Register here:  https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/823855432

  • Chia Halpern Beetso, (2008) Tribal Law and Policy Institute (TLPI) Tribal Court Specialist, will be the moderating.
  • Mike Carter, (2009) Assistant General Counsel, Gila River Indian Community, will be presenting.
Please let us know about your news and we will post it!

Position: Applied Indigenous Studies, Lecturer

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Vacancy Number: 600182

Department: Applied Indigenous Studies

Status: Full-Time, Regular

Location: Flagstaff

Special Information

• Non-tenure track Lecturer position will be a year-to-year
appointment with a possible three-year appointment in the future.

Application Procedure

• To apply, send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, writing sample, evidence of teaching effectiveness (e.g. teaching evaluations and syllabi), and names/addresses/phone numbers of three professional references to: AIS Search Committee Department of Applied Indigenous Studies Northern Arizona University

PO Box 15020
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5020

Job Description

• The Department of Applied Indigenous Studies (AIS) at
Northern Arizona University invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track
lecturer. Primary duties will be to teach undergraduate courses in Applied Indigenous Studies; these courses address an applied focus for working with indigenous communities, skills in global and comparative studies, and introduction to the basic principles of U.S. American Indian law and comparison to other global Indigenous Peoples. The position begins August 2013.

Minimum Qualifications

 

• Minimum requirements include PhD, EdD, JD, or DrPH
conferred by August 2013 with major training in fields related to global comparative
indigenous studies. We recognize that Applied Indigenous Studies is a new, interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary field and we welcome applications from areas that might include American Indian Studies, Native American Studies, or in related fields such as anthropology, sociology, education,  literature, fine arts, health, economics, law, or political science. Experience working with indigenous communities, preferably in government or community organizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preference will be given to individuals with evidence of interdisciplinary teaching ability, the potential for publications and working effectively with
students, colleagues, and community members from diverse cultures, especial Indigenous Peoples in the Southwest. In addition, we encourage applications from
candidates who are willing to incorporate web-based delivery strategies in their teaching
and mentor students as they undertake internships with tribal organizations and other
organizations that employ people working with indigenous communities.

General Information

• Northern Arizona University has a student population of about 25,000 at its main campus in Flagstaff and at over 30 sites across the state. Committed to a diverse and civil working and learning environment, NAU has earned a solid
reputation as a university with all the features of a large institution but with a
personal touch, with a faculty and staff dedicated to each student’s success. All faculty
members are expected to promote student learning and help students achieve academic outcomes. While our emphasis is undergraduate education, we offer a wide range of graduate programs and research. Our institution has carefully integrated on-campus education with distance learning, forming seamless avenues for students to earn degrees. Flagstaff has a population of about 65,000, rich in cultural diversity. Located at the base of the majestic San Francisco Peaks, Flagstaff is 140 miles north of Phoenix at intersection of Interstate 17 and Interstate 40. Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Additionally, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees’ right to work in the United States.

Salary

• $43,000 – $45,000

Application Deadline

• This position will be open until filled or closed. Review of applications will begin on March 15, 2013.

FLSA

• Exempt

Job Posting: Associate – Yoder & Langford PC

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Position Type:      Attorney

Practice Area(s):  Employee Benefits, Health, Indian/Native American, Taxation

Geographic Preference:  Southwest (AZ, NM)

Description: Full-time associate position for attorney with 0 – 5 years experience. Firm practices exclusively with Indian tribal governments and local municipalities, and focuses on tribal tax, tribal economic development, health care and employee benefits. Experience
or background in tribal law and/or employee benefits is preferred.

Desired Class Level:       RECENT
GRADS, Alum 0-3 yrs exp, Alum 4-6 yrs exp

Posting Date:        March 1, 2013

Expiration Date:   April 1, 2013

contact:       Ms. Catherine Langford, Partner
5080 N 40th Street Suite 339 Phoenix,
Arizona 85018 United States

Resume Receipt:   Accumulate
Online, Other (see below)

How To Apply:     Cover letter, resume, and professional references required. Writing Samples only upon employer request.

Additional Documents:  Cover Letter, Unofficial Transcript, Other
Documents

Requested Document Notes:   Cover letter, resume, transcript, and
professional references required. Writing Samples only upon employer request.

id:             Via Simplicity  Job #  22160

Job Posting: Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP – ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY (Litigation)

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Position Type:      Attorney
Practice Area(s):  Indian/Native American, Litigation
Geographic Preference:  Upper Midwest (KS, NE, ND, SD)
Description:   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 litigation attorney for our Omaha, Nebraska
office. Minimum qualifications include:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school

• Status as an active member in good standing of the bar with any state
jurisdiction

• Minimum of three to five years of federal or state litigation experience or
served as a law clerk to a federal district court judge

• Legal experience in tribal and Federal Indian law

• Excellent analytical, research and writing abilities

• Ability to work well independently and as a team in a fast paced environment

In addition to the minimum qualifications, it is strongly preferred that
applicants possess the following skills:

• Litigating or trying cases in federal or state courts or in administrative
proceedings

• Preparing pleadings and briefs, taking and defending discovery, conducting
hearings and litigating the action or proceeding through trial

• Knowledge of, and skill applying various state or Federal Rules of Civil
Procedure and Rules of Evidence

• Taking depositions and/or conducting other examinations of witnesses

• Effectively communicating with opposing counsel, co-counsel and
federal/state/tribal agency representatives

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
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 filled

Desired Class Level:       Alum 0-3 yrs exp, Alum 4-6 yrs exp, Alum 7+ yrs exp, LLM
Posting Date: February 20, 2013
Expiration Date:   March 8, 2013
contact:
Ann Hacker
Director of Human Resources

Home office: 3610 North 163rd Plaza Omaha, Ne 68116 We have 10 office locations in 8 states Omaha, Nebraska 68116 United States

http://www.ndnlaw.com

Resume Receipt:   E-mail,
Other (see below)

Default email for resumes.:     ahacker@ndnlaw.com

How To Apply:     Send
your resume today with a cover letter, salary requirements, writing sample 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

Additional Documents:  Cover Letter, Writing Sample, Other
Documents

Requested Document Notes:   Law school transcripts if graduated within
the last 5 years

id: 22120

 

 

 

SRPMIC seeking Pro Tempore Judges

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Judge Pro Tempore Qualifications

On 12/5/12, the new Civil and Criminal Appellate Procedure was adopted by the Community Council.

ORDINANCE NUMBER:  SRO-411-2013

TO AMEND CHAPTER 4 OF THE SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA INDIAN
COMMUNITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, BY REPEALING ARTICLE III IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ADOPTING A REVISED ARTICLE III TO UPDATE THE CRIMINAL AND CIVIL RULES OF APPELLATE PROCEDURE TO ENSURE FAIRNESS AND JUST DETERMINATIONS IN THE ADMINISTRATION AND REGULATION OF APPEAL PROCEEDINGS IN THE SALT RIVER PIMA-MARICOPA
INDIAN COMMUNITY.

This Ordinance provides for an Appellate Division of the
Community Court and shall take effect on March 1, 2013.

“A panel consisting of three justices will consider and
decide the merits of any appeals, petitions, or motions.”  We have been
using Pro Tem Judges to review any appeals cases up to this point, and we do
have three Judges that we use on a regular basis.  However we are looking
for additional judges that may be willing to step in from time to time, as
needed.  This would not be a permanent full or part time position.
It would be on a Pro Tem basis only.  (We anticipate using Pro Tems until
we can get an idea of how many cases the new appellate procedure will
bring.  It may be determined at a later time that the Community may have a
need to appoint permanent Appellate Judges.)

I have attached the necessary qualifications needed to serve
as a Pro Tem Judge here at Salt River.  This could be a great opportunity
for someone who would be interested in working for the Tribal Court, but has
limited time available.  Currently, our Pro Tem judges receive $300/day
and can receive an additional $100 incentive for their finished order.

If you have any questions or would like to express
interest, please contact Senior Court Solicitor, Anthony Little at (480)
362-5415 or at Anthony.Little@srpmic-nsn.gov.