Titla & Parsi, PLLC, has office locations in Scottsdale and Globe.  While the Firm has specialized expertise in Federal Indian Law, over the years we have expanded our client base and areas of practice.   The Firm now practices in other matters such as personal injury, corporate/commercial transactions, employment law, benefits related matters, environmental law and real estate. Attorneys in the firm are licensed in multiple jurisdictions and the Firm has practiced in numerous states, federal and tribal courts.

The Law Clerk position supports the Firm’s clients by applying knowledge of legal concepts and processes.  Under the direction of the Firm’s attorneys and staff, the Law Clerk conducts legal research, drafts legal documents and memorandum, assists with project intake and execution, and assists with preparing PowerPoint and Excel documents.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend client meetings, summarize key action items, and gather documents and information for attorney analysis
• Conduct basic legal research and communicate results
• Draft documents and communications with oversight
• Summarize relevant basic legal and business issues and update attorney/paralegal
• Distribute documents for review as required
• Obtain necessary approvals and signatures
• Validate current processes and identify need for process change

Job Qualifications:

• Education: current law student
• Years of experience: 0-3 years
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Professional, and other web-based applications (including but not limited to Westlaw and other legal research tools)
• Excellent writing, researching, proofreading, and formatting skills
• Willingness to learn Firm’s case management software
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• High degree of ethics and integrity
• Able to identify inconsistencies in routine work and initiate corrective action within own workflow
• Able to deliver results with a sense of urgency
• Adapts well to change; flexible and able to multi-task and make effective decisions given tight deadlines

For more information, contact:
Margaret Hirchak (JD ’12)
Associate Attorney
margaret@titlaparsi.com
480-496-2703

DNA -People’s Legal Services (DNA) is seeking Litigators for the following office’s indicated below. Our Attorneys represent clients in federal, state, and tribal courts, and before administrative agencies. Representation encompasses a wide range of civil matters, including domestic relations, public benefits, consumer problems, civil rights, land disputes, and for Hopi Public Defenders office they represent criminal cases.

LITIGATORS QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have a JD degree and be licensed to practice in respective state; three (3) years’ experience preferred in the practice of law. The applicant must be licensed in their respective state and produce a Certificate of Good Standing; must be a bright, motivated, self-starter; must have the tenacity to assume immediate practice responsibilities, including handling a significant caseload touching on many different areas of law with regular appearances in court; must demonstrate an interest in poverty law and working with Native American and low income clients.

SALARY: Full-time salary starts at $37,500, with increases based on experience. DNA has an excellent benefit packet: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K, and much more.  Applicant will be submitted to a criminal background check. Please send a resume, cover letter, unofficial transcript and a short writing sample to Human Resources Director, P. O. Box 765, Tuba City, AZ 86045 or email

HResources@dnalegalservices.org. The position will remain open until filled. If you have questions or need further information, please contact the Human Resources Department at (928) 283-3206.

Native Americans, Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. DNA is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. Preference is given to qualified Navajo and Native American applicants.

Download pdf announcement: Vacancy Ad Nov2017

DNA is seeking a Medical Legal Partnership Staff Attorney in its Flagstaff, AZ office. The preferred candidate will have project design and implementation skills, as a portion of time will be devoted to developing relationships, educating medical staff and community members about the project, and refining organizational processes to ensure patients/clients receive coordinated medical and legal services.

The MLP attorney will provide direct legal services to low-income patients at North Country HealthCare. Areas of legal advocacy include public benefits, housing, special education, domestic violence, elder law, family law, and consumer law. The Staff Attorney will practice in state court and before administrative agencies.

For full job announcement, download pdf: MLP Attorney Ad 11.14.17

JOB LOCATION : Window Rock, Arizona – Executive/Legal Department
SALARY : $90,000 – $130,000 DOE
CLOSING DATE : OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Class Summary:
This is an advanced, stand-alone classification encompassing incumbents responsible for providing in-house counsel and legal services to NHA departments, leadership, and the Board of Commissioners. Incumbents possess and apply a comprehensive knowledge of the legal field to actively guide and support NHA’s ongoing operations. Responsibilities may include conducting legal research and developing legal opinions; overseeing compliance activities; and conducting litigations including all related research and document preparation. Incumbents operate with considerable latitude for un-reviewed actions or decisions by virtue of their expert level knowledge and experience. Assignments generally require the interpretation and application of broad organizational policies and objectives into defined programs or services.

How to Apply:
Applicants must submit or upload their resumes and transcriptions on our NHA website at http://www.hooghan.org/ by the closing date to be considered for the position. All applicants are subject to background investigation and must have a valid driver’s license. Failure to submit required documents on-line shall be considered incomplete. If you have any questions please contact NHA Human Resources at (928) 871-2687.

For full job description, download the following pdf: JA_Staff Attorney_112817

Yoder & Langford PC

Full-time associate position for attorney with 0-5 years’ experience.  Assignments would include both civil litigation and transactional work.  Firm practice includes health care, employee benefits and federal agency compliance/controversy work for a client base primarily consisting of Indian tribal governments and local municipalities.  Intellectual curiosity, dedication, and hard work is required.

For full job description, click here.

Applications Being Accepted for a Vacancy on the Maricopa County Superior Court

Applications are being accepted for a vacancy on the Superior Court in Maricopa County created by the retirement of Judge William L. Brotherton, Jr.

The Maricopa County Commission on Trial Court Appointments will review applications, interview selected applicants, and recommend at least three nominees for the vacancy to Governor Doug Ducey, who will appoint the new judge.

The most current judicial application form (revised January 2017) can be downloaded at the Judicial Department website: www.azcourts.gov/jnc. Applications may also be obtained from the Administrative Office of the Courts, Human Resources Department, 1501 W. Washington, Suite 221, Phoenix, by calling (602) 452-3311, or by sending an electronic mail request to jnc@courts.az.gov.

Applicants must be at least 30 years of age, of good moral character, and admitted to the practice of law in Arizona, as well as a resident of Arizona, for the past five years, and a resident of Maricopa County for the past year.   

A signed original application with all attachments and a searchable .pdf version of the application and attachments must be submitted to the Administrative Office of the Courts, Human Resources Department, 1501 W. Washington, Suite 221, Phoenix, AZ, 85007, by 3:00 p.m. on November 13, 2017. 

Applicants for the recent vacancies in Maricopa County DO NOT need to reapply to be considered for the new vacancy.

The Commission may, at its discretion, use the applications filed for this vacancy to nominate candidates for any additional vacancies known to the Commission before the screening meeting for this vacancy is held. 

All meetings of the Maricopa County Commission on Trial Court Appointments are open to the public.  Meeting dates will be announced.

Effective January 1, 2018, the new judge will be paid $149,382.60 annually.

The Arizona House Democratic Caucus seeks an experienced and hardworking individual to join our team of policy advisors.

Position Description:
A Policy Advisor provides strategic guidance to the chief of staff and elected officials regarding specific policy area issues. A policy advisor is required to research, analyze and offer advice about potential and existing legislation. The ideal candidate will be proactive, work well in a fast-paced environment, and have experience in public policy and the legislative process.

Duties and Responsibilities:
· Staff legislative committees and policy issues.
· Monitor bills as they proceed through the legislative process.
· Draft bills and amendments with assistance from legislative drafting attorneys.
· Compile information about the impact of legislation through research and discussion
ith stakeholders, lobbyists, and allied groups.
· Brief Democratic House Members on legislation.
· Prepare written summaries and make oral presentations about legislation.
· Respond to constituent inquiries.
· Draft briefing papers and talking points on assigned issues and legislation.
· Assist other lead staff with community outreach and media relations efforts as needed in assigned legislative subject areas.
· Support other team members on other duties as assigned or required.

Preferred Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree or Law degree preferred).
· Knowledge of and experience with legislative processes and government institutions.
· Strong analytical, research, writing and oral presentation skills.
· Professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity.
· Ability to succeed in a busy and demanding work environment, juggling multiple projects and deadlines independently.
· Willingness to be part of a team that works closely and collectively to advance the goals of Caucus Members and colleagues.
· Knowledge of policy issues currently being considered by the Arizona Legislature.
· Knowledge of environmental, natural resource, and water issues preferred.

Compensation:
Salary is negotiable based on experience and education. Benefits include health, dental, vision, and retirement.

To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to caragon@azleg.gov by Wednesday, November 1, 2017. Please include “Policy Advisor Candidate, YOUR NAME” in the subject line. For questions please call 602-926-5848.

Click the following link to download PDF Policy_Advisor_Job_Description

FEMA Vacancy Announcement – Attorney-Advisor (IC-12/13), Public Assistance Appeals and Audits Branch

The Response and Recovery Legal Division is seeking an attorney-advisor (IC-0905-12/13) to join the Recovery Directorate, Public Assistance Division, Public Assistance Appeals and Audits Branch (PAAB).  The Branch is responsible for administering the Agency’s Public Assistance (PA) Program Appeals System, developing PA second appeals responses, as well as managing the Recovery Directorate’s audit engagements.  The position affords attorney advisors insight and engagement regarding Executive Level decision making, opportunity to engage external entities, and to work on high profile, cross-directorate, agency level issues.  Ideal candidates must be a strong legal writers, excellent collaborators, and professional communicators.

Typical responsibilities include:

∙ Drafting second appeal decisions and associated correspondence to respond to appeals filed by PA applicants.

∙ Reviewing draft second appeal decisions prepared by appeals analysts to ensure compliance with substantive and procedural requirements in applicable statutes, regulations, and policy.

∙ Preparing legal memorandum, identifying litigation risk, and briefing PA leadership on critical issues appealed by PA applicants or identified in Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General (OIG) and Government Accountability Office (GAO) audit findings.

∙ Facilitating audit engagements with the GAO/OIG.

∙ Liaising with other OCC Divisions, Headquarters and Regional PA leadership and staff, Regional Appeals Analysts, and OIG, GAO, and Congressional staff.

The selected attorney-advisor will report to PAAB’s Supervisory Attorney-Advisor and Deputy Associate Chief Counsel (second-line).  The duty station for this position is 500 C Street SW, Washington, DC 20547.

This position is a Cadre of On-Call Response/Recovery Employee (CORE) position.  This is a temporary appointment in the Excepted Service, not to exceed 2 years, with the option to extend based on workload and funding availability.

The candidate must be a member in good standing of the Bar of a state, the District of Columbia or Puerto Rico.  This is a Public Trust position.

Interested applicants for the position should send a current resume and cover letter to Kyle Lewis by COB, November 1, 2017.  Please contact Kyle Lewis with any questions at kyle.lewis@fema.dhs.gov.”

The Navajo Nation
DOJ – Office of the Attorney General
Closing Date: OUF

Legal work related to federal, Navajo Nation, and state court and administrative tribunal representation of the Navajo Nation Government, as assigned by the Assistant Attorney General of the Litigation Unit or the Office of the Attorney General, and Deputy Attorney General, including legal research, pleading drafting, and settlement negotiation for new litigation-centered unit of the Department of Justice. Review of proposed disciplinary actions by Navajo Nation government programs for compliance with Navajo Nation Personnel Policies Manual and Navajo Preference in Employment Act Drafting of proposed Navajo Nation legislation, regulations, and policies. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
Juris Doctorate; Current admission in any state bar with the intention of seeking and securing admission to the Navajo Nation Bar Association and the Arizona, New Mexico or Utah State Bar within one (1) year of date of hire.

For full job description, click here: Attorney Position 243562

DNA-People’s Legal Services, Inc. 

DNA-People’s Legal Services (DNA) is the nation’s largest non-profit Native American legal services program. Since its inception, DNA has pursued an aggressive program of advocacy for the disadvantaged and actively promoted community legal education. We assist low income individuals and families with their most critical legal needs, ensuring a steadfastvoice in the justice system for those struggling with the challenges of poverty. We provide multilingual community legal education and work with community groups to ensure that low-income people understand and can exercise their fundamental legal rights. And we actively work to promote tribal sovereignty and strengthen the judicial systems of those tribes living in and around the areas we serve.

Vacancies
– MLP Attorney, Tuba City, AZ
Closes: 10/13/17
– Staff Attorney, Hopi Public Defender, Keams Canyon, AZ
Closes: 10/13/17

Application Instructions
Applications must include an employment application, transcripts, cover letter, resume, writing sample (5 pages or less), and a list of three references. Any missing documents is considered incomplete.

E-mail to: Hresources@dnalegalservices.org
Mail: DNA-People’s Legal Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 765; Tuba City, AZ, 86045
Phone: (928) 283-3206; Fax: (928) 283-5460

DNA is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. Preference is given to qualified Navajo and other Native American applicants.

Download vacancy announcement PDF: 090617 Advertisement_HPD_MLP-TC

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community

Salary: $90,724 – $129,283 Annually
Closing Date: 9/16/17 11:59 PM

Definition:
Position Summary: Under general supervision from the Chief Judge, provides legal review and advice to Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) Court. Through legal expertise with Tribal laws, provides research for the Court, working to resolve legal issues as they arise. Ensures that applicable laws are followed so that tribal sovereignty is protected and enhanced. This position may be expected to work evenings and weekends as needed and is not subject to a standard work schedule.

Minimum Qualifications: 
Education and experience: Bachelor’s degree and graduate of recognized law school, with a minimum of three years experience in state and/or federal setting, and at least three years experience in a tribal court setting. Prefer experience/familiarity with executive, legislative, and judicial functions of tribal government.