Job Opportunity – Deputy Attorney General-Criminal Prosecution

ID 26062
Employer Colorado River Indian Tribes (Parker, AZ)
Contact
Rebecca A. Loudbear
Job Title
Deputy Attorney General-Criminal Prosecution
How to Apply APPLY: COLORADO RIVER INDIAN TRIBES HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT 26600 MOHAVE ROAD PARKER, ARIZONA 85344 For Employment Application visit: http://www.crit-nsn.gov  Update/overwrite with contact information
Default email for resumes. rloudbear@critdoj.com
Description Full-Time Position at 40 hours per week. Primary responsibility is child in need of care cases, juvenile offender cases, and adult criminal prosecution in tribal court. See job posting for more information.

Job Summary: The Office of the Attorney General provides legal representation to the Colorado River Indian Tribes, its Tribal Council, departments, and enterprises. The Office is a diverse and dynamic working environment.
Duties & Functions: The Deputy Attorney General (Criminal Prosecution) works with all Tribal Departments, under the supervision of the Attorney General. Duties include but are not limited to the following:
1. Work closely with tribal, federal and local law enforcement and other agencies to develop potential criminal cases for prosecution;
2. Attend, prepare and assist CRIT Child Protective Services (CPS) or the Office of Social Services (OSS) with all Child in Need of Care (CINC) Hearings; Preliminary Custody, Advisory, Pre-Adjudication, Adjudication, Disposition, Review, and Termination of Parental Rights;
3. Draft petitions, prepare witnesses, officers, and victims for trial, attend and prepare Adult and Juvenile Offenders cases. These hearings include initial appearances, detention hearings, pre-adjudicatory hearings, adjudicatory hearings, and review hearings, jury and non-jury trials;
4. Represent the Tribe in criminal actions pending before the Courts of the Tribes, involving Adult and Juvenile Offenders, Child in Need of Care , and guardianship;
5. Up-keep CINC cases and maintain regular contact with CRIT CPS, OSS, Behavioral Health and Alcohol and Substance Abuse Programs, law enforcement and criminal justice agencies and other Social Services programs;
6. Assist CRIT OSS in Indian Child Welfare Act interventions. May require appearances in courts of other jurisdictions;
7. Draft and file appeal petitions and briefs, appear in Court of Appeals hearings;
8. Draft and assist in drafting proposed legislation for consideration by the Tribal Council. As necessary, train and brief officers and other tribal officials in regard to procedure and law.
9. Other duties as assigned by the Attorney General.
Required Skills and Abilities:
1. Knowledge of principles of Federal Indian law and/or administrative law preferred.
2. Ability to pass both a Tribal and Federal (OMB Public Trust Position) background check.
3. Computer literate, good writing and communication skills.
4. Ability to work well with others in a sometimes stressful, high-volume work environment.
Education & Experience Requirements:
1. High School Diploma.
2. Graduate of an ABA accredited law school preferred.
3. Must be a licensed member in good standing of a state bar, Arizona or California state bar is preferred.
4. At least one (1) year experience in the practice of law is preferred.
5. Must possess a current valid driver’s license.
Physical Requirement:
1. Physically able to perform duties assigned.
2. Must pass a Pre-Employment Drug Screening.
3. Occasionally work extended shifts as assigned.
Additional Documents Cover Letter, Writing Sample, Other Documents
Requested Document Notes Employer Application must also be completed in its entirety.
Posting Date October 29, 2015
Expiration Date November 30, 2015
Compensation Details $65,000 to $75,000 Depending Upon Experience
Practice Area(s) Criminal
Desired Class Level RECENT GRADS, Alum 0-3 yrs exp, Alum 4-6 yrs exp, Alum 7+ yrs exp
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Job Opportunity – Assistant General Counsel

OPENING DATE: 11/09/15
CLOSING DATE: 12/08/15 11:59 PM
Salary: $118,122.00 – $174,233.00 Annually

DEFINITION:
This position will primarily provide legal advice to the Community’s Treasury Department and the Community’s Risk Management and Benefit Committees.  Primary consideration will be given to applicants who have experience in tribal taxation, employee benefit plans, self-funded insurance plans, and risk management. Applicants must have experience and knowledge of the IRS Code, ACA, ERISA, and other relevant federal, state, and tribal laws.
Under general supervision of the 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.

Application instructions: To apply or view full job description go to www.srpmic-nsn.gov/employment *Resumes alone will not be accepted. Apply before closing date 12/08/2015

Job Opportunity – Assistant Attorney General I

The Office of Attorney General is now hiring an Assistant Attorney General I. Applicants must have at least one year of progressively responsible legal experience. 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 overlaid with challenging jurisdictional issues.

The Nation offers generous benefits including paid holidays, sick and annual leave, medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement, and life insurance. Applicants must pass a background check. Send resume, legal writing sample, and three references to Acting Attorney General Laura Berglan via email at laura.berglan@tonation-nsn.gov.

 

Job Opportunity – Staff Attorney

Employer: Montana Legal Services Association
Title: Staff Attorney, Indian Law Practice Group

Description: This full-time Staff Attorney position will provide poverty law services to Native American clients, primarily on the Northern Cheyenne and Crow Reservations. Services provided will range from brief counsel and advice, to more extended legal representation. Position will require regular travel to the reservations being served, and occasional travel throughout Montana. This position will handle all aspects of legal representation including client contact, pleading preparation, research, file maintenance, and hearing and trial work. The staff attorney will also participate in MLSA’s statewide initiatives, implement grant and contract requirements through casework and other activities, and foster pro bono involvement with the private bar.

Specific Duties
• Interviewing, meeting with, advising, and representing eligible clients on civil matters.
• Developing and maintaining specialized knowledge of the legal needs of Native American clients, and of general poverty law issues.
• Providing legal services to clients ranging from brief counsel and advice, to more extended representation on core legal issues affecting MLSA clients.
• As needed, providing legal representation to clients in criminal matters in Tribal Court.
• Composing correspondence, pleadings and other documents.
• Researching the law and preparing memoranda.
• Working with other MLSA staff to recruit, train and support pro bono attorneys when appropriate.
• Participating in MLSA’s statewide initiatives and impact work, and implementing grant and contract requirements through casework.
• Other duties as assigned by the Supervising Attorney or MLSA Management.

Requirements
• Law Degree and current license to practice law in Montana, or willingness to become licensed.
• License to practice in the Crow and Northern Cheyenne Tribal Courts, or willingness to become licensed.
• Prior legal services experience preferred, particularly experience working with Native American clients.
• A willingness to assume a varied case load.
• An understanding of the civil legal needs of low-income people, including the unique needs of populations that experience particular barriers to access to justice systems.
• Knowledge of substantive legal areas affecting low income people.
• Ability to effectively communicate, to motivate others, and to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people with varying perspectives, and experience and expertise.
• Ability and willingness to learn and integrate new technologies and methodologies to efficiently perform responsibilities.
• A willingness to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, the public, judges, court personnel and the bar.
• Ability and willingness to work cooperatively and collegially within a decentralized statewide law firm.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently in a deadline-oriented environment.
• A “can do” attitude and a willingness to pitch in where needed.
• Strong commitment to insuring equal access to justice.
• Proficient at the use of technology, including, but not limited to, word processing, spreadsheets, internet-based programs and computer-based legal research.
• Ability to travel within the state of Montana, occasionally overnight.

The Montana Legal Services Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Geographic Preference: West (CA, HI, NV, UT, CO, MT, WY)
Position Type: Attorney
Practice Area(s): All Practice Areas, Indian/Native American
Desired Class Level(s): RECENT GRADS, Alum 0-3 yrs exp, Alum 4-6 yrs exp
Compensation Type: Annually
Compensation Details: $45,000 and up DOE. MLSA offers an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, retirement and educational loan repayment

For full description, click here: http://www.mtlsa.org/get-involved/careers/

Job Opportunity – Research Administrator

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Research Advancement Administr
Research Advancement Administrator
Campus: Tempe
Research & Laboratory
Am Indian Policy Institute
Full-Time
EXEC VP/PROVOST
Open
This is not a grant funded position and is not contingent on future grant funding.
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$42,480 – $60,000 per year; DOE
23-October-2015
The primary role of the Research Advancement Administrator is to support the American Indian Policy Institute (AIPI) by providing direct support to research investigators in the area of proposal preparation. Research Advancement staff also serve as liaisons across campus between colleges, schools, departments and research investigators in their interactions with the centralized Office of Research and Sponsored Project administration (ORSPA). Under the supervision of the Director, the AIPI Research Advancement Administrator will develop proposals; conduct research; serve on committees and attend meetings with funding agencies, tribes and other organizations; monitor expenditures, ensuring adherence to program objectives and project budgets; serve as primary liaison on grant funded projects; manage data collection and compilations, analyze data, prepare and present findings as needed; communicate with internal and external experts and stakeholders, and recommend appropriate projects and grantors.

For full description, click here: Research Advancement Administrator

To submit your application, please proceed to the following link: https://cfo.asu.edu/hr-applicant

Job Opportunity – Staff Attorney-Law Clerk

ID 26001
Position Type Attorney
Employer Ho-Chunk Nation (Black River Falls, WI)
Contact Carole M. Bedeau
Job Title Staff Attorney-Law Clerk
Resume Receipt Other (enter below)
How to Apply Please visit, www.ho-chunknation.com   Update/overwrite with contact information

Description
Ho-Chunk Nation Staff Attorney-Law Clerk Judiciary Branch Black River Falls, WI. Summary: Assist Tribal Court Judges and Supreme Court Justices with legal research and the drafting of opinions in a timely manner while facilitating public access to the Court through the provision of procedural legal information. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited law school and in good standing of a State Bar. Strong research and writing skills. Strong word processing and computer research skills. Demonstrated interest in and familiarity with Tribal and Federal Indian Law. Fluency in Ho-Chunk Language desired but not required. Preference to members of the Ho-Chunk Nation, then other Native Americans. Must be able to pass a comprehensive background check. No felony convictions, no current open criminal cases or civil matters that would reflect negatively on the Judiciary Branch. Valid driver’s license, dependable transportation and proper insurance, is required. This is an appointed position. Working Conditions: Office setting, courtroom. Occasional travel may be required. We offer 401(K), Competitive Health, Dental, Vision, and Life benefits. APPLICATION/ RESUME & TRANSCRIPTS ARE REQUIRED Please submit to: Ho-Chunk Nation Department of Personnel P.O. Box 667 Black River Falls, WI. 54615 (800) 232-0086 FAX: (715) 284-9465 Application/ Resume Deadline: October 16, 2015 at 4:00pm See our jobs & application online at: www.ho-chunknation.com

Additional Documents Unofficial Transcript
Documents Required Unofficial Transcript
Requested Document Notes  Applicant must fill out an employment application which can be found on www.ho-chunknation.com by selecting employment on the upper right hand corner. Must also include a resume and unofficial transcripts.
Posting Date October 9, 2015
Expiration Date October 16, 2015
Annually Recurring Job No
Geographic Preference Midwest (KY, WV, OH, IN, MI, IL, MO, IA, MN, WI)
Compensation Type Weekly
Compensation Details  The position starts at $26/hr. for 40 hours per week. Employees are paid weekly
Practice Area(s) Indian/Native American
Desired Class Level RECENT GRADS, Alum 0-3 yrs exp
Hide Student Resumes From Employer  No
Approved Yes
Automatic Application Packet Generation  Yes
Location(s)
Nation Wide
No
City
Black River Falls
State/Province
Wisconsin
Country
United States
Degree Level JD

Job Opportunity – Policy Analyst

Job Title: Policy Analyst
Department: Department Of The Interior
Agency: Office of the Secretary of the Interior
Job Announcement Number: OS-6010-15-RD-109(DEU)
SALARY RANGE: $107,325.00 to $139,523.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Friday, September 18, 2015 to Thursday, October 8, 2015
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0301-14
POSITION INFORMATION: Full-Time – Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 14
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy – Washington DC, DC View Map

WHO MAY APPLY: This position is open to all US Citizens.
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Public Trust – Background Investigation
SUPERVISORY STATUS: No
JOB SUMMARY:

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, Office of the Secretary, Office of Policy Analysis, Washington, DC.

This position is located in the Office of Policy Analysis, which reports to the Deputy Assistant Secretary – Policy and International Affairs, and the Assistant Secretary – Policy, Management and Budget (PMB). The Office assists the Deputy Assistant Secretary and the Assistant Secretary and Department leadership in formulating, developing, analyzing, evaluating, and executing the Department’s policies. This position will serve as a policy analyst addressing climate change and the impacts it has on Native Americans.

The Office provides cross-cutting analysis and coordination to support decision-making and policy development; it provides expertise and leadership to evaluate Departmental programs, to develop and coordinate new programs, to conduct studies of policies and programs, and to conduct relevant economic analyses. The Office coordinates and guides inter-agency and multi-bureau program development and policy analysis tasks and undertakes issue analysis and decision documents on behalf of the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and the Assistant Secretary for Policy, Management and Budget. The Office also coordinates the Department’s activities related to invasive species, tribal water settlements, ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resource management, and plays a major policy role in Arctic issues.

This is a permanent, full-time, career/career conditional appointment.

This vacancy may be used to fill additional positions as vacancies become available.

Salary Information
GS-14 $107,325-$139,523 per annum. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the lower salary range of the grade level.

This vacancy is also announced as OS-6010-15-RD-110(MP) for those applicants who wish to apply and be considered under Merit Promotion procedures.

The Office of Policy Analysis has determined that the duties of this position are suitable for telework and the selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

Occasional Travel
Travel may be required up to 1 to 5 nights per month.

RELOCATION AUTHORIZED

No

KEY REQUIREMENTS

You will be subject to a background/suitability investigation/determination
You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
You must submit ALL required documents and a completed questionnaire.
You must be a U.S. Citizen.

Full job post at the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/416219000

Job Opportunity – Attorney

Legal Aid of Wyoming, Inc. in Lander is hiring a licensed attorney or Tribal Advocate. The candidate will assist in domestic violence legal issues. Applicant must be able to obtain a Shoshone and Arapahoe Tribal Court license. Position is full time $29,500 – $59,500/year with benefits including health, vision, 401K and match, paid holidays and vacation. EEOE.

Please send resume, 3 references and cover letter to: Legal Aid of Wyoming, Inc.
1813 Carey Avenue
Cheyenne, WY 82001
Fax: 307-432-0808
Email: RMacchia@lawyoming.org

Application deadline: Open until filled

Job Opportunity – Deputy Executive Legal Counsel

Job Title: Deputy Executive Legal Counsel
Department/Group: Legal
Location: Crow Agency, MT
Pay Range: DOE
Job Category: Crow Tribe Executive Branch
Position Type: Full-time Employee
Date posted: September 22, 2015
Posting Expires: October 6, 2015

Contact: Melissa Holds the Enemy
Managing Attorney
(406) 638-2059

To Apply: Please submit a cover letter, resume, writing samples, and references to the Managing Attorney, Melissa Holds the Enemy.

Applications Accepted By:
Fax or E-mail:
(406) 638-2614 (fax)
Melissa.Holdstheenemy@crow-nsn.gov
Attention: Melissa Holds the Enemy
Mail:
Attn: Office of Legal Counsel
P.O. Box 340
Crow Agency, MT 59022

Job Description
Qualifications and Education Requirements
The Office of Legal Counsel consists of five (5) In-House attorneys as well as the Prosecutor, Assistant Prosecutor and Child Protection/ICWA attorney.  The Deputy Executive Legal Counsel completes tasks as assigned by the Managing Attorney and Executive Officials.  The Deputy Executive Legal Counsel would provide advice to the Executive Officials and various Boards, Committees, Commissions and Executive Branch departments such as the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Economic Development and the Environmental Protection Program.  The Deputy Executive Legal Counsel’s responsibilities would include: drafting, reviewing and analyzing agreements, cooperative agreements, leases contracts, orders, rights of ways, Memoranda of Understanding/Agreement, insurance claims and proposed regulations; drafting codes and regulations in cooperation with the Crow Legislative Branch; attending and providing input at Legislative Committee meetings and quarterly and special Legislative Sessions; attending on-site and off-site meetings with tribal departments and state, local or federal agencies and entities.

Tribal Member and Indian Preference
Preference will be given to qualified members of the Crow Tribe of Indians, and members of other federally-recognized Indian tribes.