The Santa Fe, New Mexico and Tempe, Arizona offices of Rothstein Donatelli, LLP are each seeking an associate for their Indian law practice. Rothstein Donatelli has offices in Santa Fe and Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Tempe, Arizona. The Indian law practice in Santa Fe specializes in federal Indian law, including gaming, economic development, water rights, land rights, civillitigation, and transactional matters. Tempe specializes in federal Indian law, including gaming, economic development, Indian Child Welfare Act, Indian health law, labor and employment law, and transactional matters. Rothstein Donatelli is committed to advancing the sovereign rights of Native American tribes. More information about the firm is available at www.rothsteinlaw.com.
The ideal candidate will have three or more years of experience with a demonstrated commitment to the highest quality of legal practice, excellent research and writing skills, and an interest in representing tribal Nations. Experience in Indian law is not required. Interested candidates should send a cover letter, resume, references, and writing sample to Manya Snyder at info@rothsteinlaw.com. The positions will remain open until filled. Salary competitive in the Santa Fe and Tempe markets and depending on experience.
Rothstein Donatelli LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, sex or gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence,compensation, and training. The Firm expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improperinterference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. The Firm is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and an inclusive environment.
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Firm seeks 2L for 2023 Summer Law Clerk
Maier Pfeffer Kim Geary & Cohen LLP is a well-established law firm in Indian country, with a particular focus on the California region and the more than 100 federally recognized Indian tribes located there. Our partners offer decades of experience representing tribal interests on all matters affecting tribal government and reservation communities. We provide general and special counsel services on a wide range of matters including tribal gaming, governance, employment, administrative, business transactions and economic development, environmental compliance, Indian Housing/NAHASDA, ICWA, tribal TANF, state and federal taxation and land-into-trust acquisitions. In furtherance of tribal sovereignty, we work closely with tribal leaders on strengthening tribal legal systems by updating core governance documents including tribal constitutions, membership and election statutes, and a wide range of other tribal laws and administrative policies and protocols. We have successfully advised tribal governments on establishing new or expanded tribal institutions and businesses as both an exercise of sovereignty and self-determination.
MPKGC is seeking applications from second-year law students for a 2023 Summer Law Clerk for its office in Oakland, California. Applicants must be enrolled in an ABA accredited law school. Experience or coursework in tribal and Federal Indian Law is strongly preferred. Applicants must also possess excellent analytical, research and communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as a team member in a fast-paced and fun environment. MPKGC offers a competitive salary for a 10-week summer position (exact length negotiable).
To apply: interested candidates should e-mail a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and unofficial law school transcript to Ms. Bethany Sullivan at bsullivan@jmandmplaw.com by November 4, 2022.
Job opportunity: Tohono O’odham Judicial Court Judge
Tohono O’odham Legislative Branch
Sells, Arizona
CLOSING DATE: Open until filled
POSITION: Judge (two positions)
TERM: Terms beginning February 1, 2023 and ending January 31, 2029
SALARY: $179,685.79 (licensed attorney), $136,946.58 (bachelor’s degree), and $101,827.44 (Nation’s member with associate’s degree) with additional compensation for fluent O’odham speakers, the chief judge, and deputy chief judge
Group health and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and other benefits provided
LOCATION OF POSITION: Tohono O’odham Judicial Court in Sells, Arizona.
For full description and application information, go to: Job Announcement – Tohono O’odham Judicial Court Judge
Job opportunity: Litigation Paralegal
Rosette, LLP is seeking a highly-motivated professional to serve as an Litigation Paralegal in its Tempe, Arizona. office. The successful candidate will be able to perform the position responsibilities and must possess a majority of the position qualifications listed below.
Position Responsibilities
- Maintaining and updating law office files.
- Reviewing, preparing, and editing legal documents, reports and presentations.
- Maintaining multiple attorney calendars.
- Assisting attorneys in preparing court filings.
- Managing multiple projects with minimal supervision.
- Drafting legal and business correspondence.
- Performing tasks in a manner that demonstrates strong leadership and analytical skills.
- Other miscellaneous tasks as assigned by attorneys.
Position Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or significant Executive Assistant/Paralegal experience.
- Knowledge of the legal process, legal documents and court rules required.
- Knowledge of ECF filing systems, i.e. PACER.
- Knowledge of Westlaw, GPO Access, Federal Register, CaseMaker and other legal research databases.
- Exceptional attention to detail, follow through and organizational skills.
- Proven research abilities.
- Strong analytical competency, independent thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and inquiries from numerous internal and external sources.
- Demonstrated track record of achievement and success.
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
- High initiative, high energy and a quick learner.
- Competent in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Typing at 70+ WPM preferred.
- Knowledge of federal Indian law is preferred, though not required.
Compensation
We offer competitive salary and benefits, including health care, 401k, and paid vacation time.
To apply, please send Cover Letter, Resume, and Salary Requirements to Wyatt Rosette, wrosette@rosettelaw.com.
Tohono O’odham Gaming Office, Legal Counsel
Under general direction, provides legal advice and representation to the Gaming Office; representing the Gaming Office in all legal proceedings, and in other matters that affect the legal interests of the Nation’s Gaming Office. The major work activities are generally undefined except in terms of achieving overall organization/department goals. Specific policies, procedures and guidelines are virtually nonexistent except for executive directives and accepted professional standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepares and reviews contracts, agreements, leases, rights of way and similar documents in order to maintain the best legal interests of the gaming operation.
- Provides legal advice and services on legal issues.
- Studies gaming federal legislation, federal regulations, statutes, ordinances and decisions of judicial bodies.
- Examines legal data and conducts research on assigned legal matters, draft legal memorandums summarizing results and legal conclusions.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by conducting research; reviewing case histories and rulings; attending workshops, conferences and seminars; establishing networks; conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations.
- Maintains documentation and confidentiality of all privileged information.
- Performs other job related duties as assigned and contributes to a team effort.
For more information and to apply, go to job posting.
Job Opportunity: Associate Attorney
Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP is seeking applications for an Associate Attorney who will work inperson in the Washington, DC office.
Hobbs Straus is a national law firm with offices in Washington, DC; Portland, OR; Oklahoma City, OK; and Sacramento, CA. Hobbs Straus specializes in Federal Indian Law and has worked for 40 years to realize positive change in Indian Country. Our attorneys are dedicated to promoting and defending Tribal Nations’ rights and exercise of sovereignty, expanding opportunities for Tribal Nations, and improving the
lives of American Indians and Alaska Natives.
Qualifications for candidates include:
- A strong academic performance;
- Superior research and writing skills;
- Strong communication skills; and
- A commitment to Federal Indian Law.
We are accepting applications from 2023 law school graduates as well as attorneys with up to three years of experience.
To apply, interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial law school transcript, writing sample, and references to Trenton Osborne at tosborne@hobbsstraus.com.
Please reach out to Trenton or to Katie Klass at kklass@hobbsstraus.com with any questions. We will contact all applicants after we make our hiring decision. However, should you receive another offer or otherwise want an update before you hear from us, please reach out to Trenton or Katie.
Thank you for your interest in Hobbs, Straus, Dean & Walker, LLP.
Washington, DC Office Location:
1899 L Street, NW, Suite 1200
Washington, DC 20036
(202) 822‐8282
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Law Clerk
Law Clerk position at Miller Pitt Feldman & Mcanally, PLC
Flexible/Negotiable
Job, Externship Analytics
The position we are looking to fill is for a law clerk who has or is looking for litigation experience in a Plaintiff’s General Practice. Areas of practice: torts (catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, product liability, medical malpractice, sexual abuse), civil rights, Native American law, white collar criminal defense, water law, and international business.
Many of our clients are Spanish and French speakers, and have Native American legal issues.
Location: Phoenix office but we handle cases throughout the State of Arizona.
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Job Opening – Entry Level Associate
Ziontz Chestnut is an 8-attorney law firm in Seattle with over fifty years of experience practicing Indian law for tribal clients nationwide. Our firm’s expertise in Indian law includes: defending treaty fishing, hunting and whaling rights in domestic and international venues; protecting tribal water rights and other culturally and economically important natural resources; conceiving and negotiating complex economic development transactions on behalf of tribes; litigating multi-million dollar Indian claims cases; proposing and lobbying for federal legislation; advancing and achieving tribal interests in multistakeholder regulatory and settlement processes; and defending tribal jurisdiction and reservation boundaries. Our Indian law practice often involves the intersection of federal environmental laws and tribal rights and interests in natural and cultural resources. We are proud of our longstanding history of successfully advancing tribal rights before the U.S. Supreme Court. Additionally, the firm has developed a significant environmental law practice representing conservation organizations.
Ziontz Chestnut seeks an entry-level associate with a strong academic background, excellent research, writing and communication skills, and 0-3 years of experience (including judicial clerkships) to join our practice beginning in fall 2023. Our associates must have the skills, judgment and character to make an immediate contribution to the firm’s work in litigation, transactions and other matters. Candidates who can contribute to advancing the firm’s commitment to diversity and inclusion are encouraged to apply. Our collegial, team-based approach to legal work provides associates with immediate experience with a wide variety of challenging legal issues. Associates practice alongside experienced attorneys and interact regularly with our diverse clientele. Travel may be required for this Seattle-based position. Salary depends on qualifications. Please send your cover letter, resume, law school transcript and one writing sample representing your own written work as a single PDF file by September 30, 2022, to Hiring Attorney at applicant@ziontzchestnut.com or 2101 Fourth Avenue, Suite 1230, Seattle, WA, 98121. For more information, please visit our website at www.ziontzchestnut.com.
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