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Job Posting – Associate Judge Yavapai-Apache Nation
Yavapai-Apache Nation (Camp Verde, AZ)
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Position Type: |
Attorney |
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Practice Area(s): |
Criminal, Family, Government, Indian/Native American |
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Geographic Preference(s): |
Southwest (AZ, NM) |
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Description: |
– Issuing warrants of arrest, bench warrants, search warrants, subpoenas, temporary restraining orders, and orders of protection, commitments and other legal documents |
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Desired Class Level: |
LLM, JD Alum, Alum 0-3 yrs exp, Alum 4-6 yrs exp, Bar Passage, Pending Bar Passage |
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Posting Date: |
June 15, 2011 |
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Expiration Date: |
July 1, 2011 |
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Contact: |
Ms Laura Jones Human Resources Director 2400 W Datsi Street Camp Verde, Arizona 86322 United States |
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Resume Receipt: |
Other (see below) |
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How to Apply: |
Submit Employment Application, Resume and Cover Letter to Yavapai-Apache Nation Human Resources 2400 W. Datsi Camp Verde, AZ 86322 www.yavapai-apache.org – High School Diploma or GED plus six (6) years experience as Judicial Officer, Lawyer or Tribal Advocate; or Paralegal or Tribal Trial Advocacy Certificate plus four (4) years experience as Judicial Officer, Lawyer or Tribal Advocate; or Law School Degree plus two (2) years experience as Judicial Officer, Lawyer or Tribal Advocate. (Law School Degree highly preferred). |
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Additional Documents: |
Cover Letter |
Gila River Job Posting
Defense Attorney I
Gila River Indian Community (Sacaton, AZ)
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Position Type: |
Attorney |
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Practice Area(s): |
Criminal – Defense, Indian/Native American |
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Geographic Preference(s): |
Southwest (AZ, NM) |
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Description: |
For full description and application please see: The Defense Attorney I performs entry-level professional legal work involved in representing defendants in the courts of the Gila River Indian Community. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: |
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Desired Class Level: |
JD Alum, Alum 0-3 yrs exp, Alum 4-6 yrs exp, Bar Passage |
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Posting Date: |
June 13, 2011 |
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Expiration Date: |
June 28, 2011 |
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Contact: |
Ms. Cecilia Vaca Director 151 S Bluebird Road Sacaton, Arizona 85147 United States |
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Resume Receipt: |
E-mail, Other (see below) |
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Default email for resumes.: |
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How to Apply: |
Employment Applications are available at all District Service Centers, the Human Resources Department, and online at www.gilariver.org. Employment Applications must be received in the Human Resources Department by 5:00 pm on the closing date. To avoid delays, application can be mailed or faxed to: CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION *** |
JOB: Nez Perce Tribe
JOB: Picayune Rancheria
In House Legal Counsel
The Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians located in Coarsegold, California. Thirty minutes north of Fresno and a very short drive to beautiful Yosemite National Park, is looking for an In-House Legal Counsel. The In-House Legal Counsel provides legal advice on legal issues confronting the Tribal Government or any of the Tribe’s entities or departments. In addition, the Tribe’s Legal Counsel researches and writes complex legal opinions, prepares drafts of contracts, notices, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal documents. Stay current on the status of all laws, statutes, court decisions or other developments that may affect the Tribe, its governmentor any of its entities or departments. Respond to the Tribal Council’s request for legal advice on any issues that may affect its land, government, gaming or any of its entities or departments. Research and recommend the retention of outside legal experts when necessary to address the legal issues that the Tribal Council, the Tribe or any of its entities or departments may face. TheTribal Legal Counsel’s obligation is to ensure that the Tribal Council and the Tribe get the best legal advice on any particular legal issues, and must be professional enough to acknowledge his or her shortcomings in any legal field that may require the retention of an outside law firm.Qualifications: Doctoral Degree (JD); Must be a Member of the California Bar and licensed to practice law in the state of California. It is preferred that the Tribal Attorney have at least 7 to 10 years experience practicing Tribal Law in State and Federal arenas. Must have appropriate litigation experience to be able to evaluate and properly guide the Tribal Council on any litigationmatters. It is preferred the Tribal Attorney have experience in the area of Federal Indian law and Tribal Sovereignty.Tribal Member Preference Applies
Apply at:Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians46575 Road 417, Coarsegold, CA 93614Or call (559) 683-6633 ext.217Send resume to fred.alcorta@chukchansi.net.Closing Date: June 1
JOB: Havasupai Public Defender
Havasupai Tribe Havasupai Tribal Court Job Announcement Position Title: Tribal Public Defender Pay Rate: Dependant on Experience Supervised by: Havasupai Tribal Council Closing Date: Open until filled Summary: To conduct the legal activities and services of the Public Defender’s Office; and to do related work as required. Responsibilities: The Tribal Public Defender represents in the Havasupai Tribal Court indigent persons accused of crimes. Representation includes all stages of the proceedings following the arrest of the defendant. This will include meeting with the client, obtaining police and other investigative reports, conducting an independent investigation of the crime, legal research and motion practice, referrals to outside agencies as warranted, negotiating plea agreements or preparing and presenting a defense at jury and bench trials, and other appearances in the Havasupai Tribal Courts as required. The incumbent shall discuss the public defense program with judges, prosecutors, law enforcement officials, and other persons to obtain information and possible action relative to defendants. Confers with office staff on clerical problems, record keeping, and reporting systems, and initiates changes as required. Dictates correspondence and prepares reports. Term of Office: The term of office shall be for two (2) years. Knowledge: Philosophy and practice of public defense in tribal courts; duties, powers, limitations, and responsibility of the Public Defender’s Officer; methods and problems of administering the work of a governmental law office; legal principles and their application with emphasis on criminal law; rules of evidence and the conduct of court proceedings; legal research methods. Ability to: Investigate and defend criminal complaints; analyze difficult and complex facts and legal problems and apply legal principles and their practices; present statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form; draft legal instruments and opinions; perform legal research; win the confidence and respect of members of the legal profession, public officials, and other persons contacted in the position. Employment Standards: a. Broad, extensive, and progressively responsible experience as an attorney in criminal law; or,b. Equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge, abilities, and license. Qualifications:1. Have a juris doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school2. Be a member in good standing of the bar of any state or federal court.3. Be at least (21) years of age.4. Have criminal litigation experience and a demonstrated interest in Indian law.5. Be of high moral character and integrity.6. Have no felony convictions, no serious misdemeanor conviction, and, within the past twelve months, no misdemeanors in any court.7. Be physically able to carry out the duties of the office.8. Submit to and pass pre-employment background check and drug screen, including FBI criminal history background check9. For persons who meet the above minimum qualifications preference will be given, in the following order, to enrolled members of the Havasupai Tribe, enrolled members of a federally recognized Indian tribe. Please submit a cover letter, writing sample three pages or longer, and resume to the; Havasupai Tribal Council PO Box 10Supai, Arizona 86435 POSTED: February 10, 2011(Applicants will be reviewed after a month of the postings)
JOB
Policy position dealing with water rights issues and tribal consultation. Maybe some alums would be interested!
JOBS
Job Announcements
A. Associate Judge and Chief Judge — Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation
Please see the attached announcements for Associate Judge and Chief Judge positions at the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation.
B. Project Director — Northwest Intertribal Court System
POSITION: PROJECT DIRECTOR
This position is funded under a grant from the Administration for Native Americans, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through September 29, 2011.
LOCATION: Northwest Intertribal Court System
20818 — 44th Avenue W., Suite 120
Lynnwood, WA 98036-7709
SUPERVISED BY: Executive Director of the Northwest Intertribal Court System
STATUS: Full Time — Exempt
SALARY: D.O.Q.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduate of an ABA accredited law school and member in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association (“WSBA”). Minimum five (5) years experience in Indian Law desired. Strong research, writing, and verbal communication skills including interest/experience in grant writing. Ability to work independently, travel to tribal reservations in Western Washington, and appreciate the unique legal and cultural systems of the various tribes. Prefer experience working with tribal governments, communities and/or justice systems. Native American preferred.
CLOSING DATE: November 30, 2010
See Ad for more information: http://www.nics.ws/employment/JOB%20ANNOUNCEMENT%20Project%20Director%202010.pdf
C. Tulalip Office of Civil Legal Aid
The Tulalip Foundation Office of Civil Legal Aid is seeking a legal assistant and an experienced attorney to represent Tribal members at the Tulalip Tribal Court by providing competent, culturally sensitive and holistic representation to assist Tribal members to ensure they have full access to due process and justice within the Tulalip judicial system. The Legal Assistant and Staff Attorney of the Tulalip Foundation Office of Civil Legal Aid will represent clients in legal cases that effect Tribal members’ safety, family integrity, health, and access to services and education.
Please contact Chori Folkman at (360) 716-4534 or cfolkman@tulaliptribes-nsn.gov with any questions regarding these positions. Materials are due no later than December 3, 2010.
D. Office for Victims of Crime
Attached please find the hyperlink for the Deputy Director, OVC, announcement via USAJOBS, which opened 11/08/2010 and will close on 12/8/2010.
Job Opportunity-Cheif Judge for Yavapai-Apache Nation
Description :
Yavapai-Apache Nation seeks Chief Judge to preside over and ensure the proper operation for the Yavapai-Apache Nation Tribal Court. The Chief Judge is the primary judicial officer and administrator of the Nation’s Tribal Courts.
How to Apply- Please submit a complete application, cover letter and resume by October 29, 2010 to:
Yavapai-Apache Nation
Human Resources Department
2400 W. Datsi St.
Camp Verde, AZ 86322
See Link:
http://www.yavapai-apache.org/hrChiefJudge.html
Job Opportunity in DC
Attorney-Advisor GS-12/13/14 – CS
U.S. Department of the Interior – The Office of the Solicitor (Washington, D.C.)
Position Type:
Attorney
Geographic Preference(s):
Mid-Atlantic (DE, MD, DC, VA)
Description:
With an emphasis on high ethical standards, excellence in public service and the delivery of quality legal services, the Office of the Solicitor performs the legal work for the United States Department of the Interior, manages the Department’s Ethics Office and resolves FOIA Appeals. With more than four hundred total employees, three hundred of which are attorneys licensed in forty states, the Office strives to provide sound legal services to fulfill the Department’s diverse and wide-ranging mission.
This position is located in the Office of the Solicitor, Division of Indian Affairs, Branch of Trust Responsibility. The duties of this position include complex legal responsibilities that deal with the federal trust responsibility and the management of trust lands, and with related federal laws such as the National Environmental Policy Act. The incumbent will advise the Assistant Secretary for Indian Affairs and the Director of the Bureau of Indian Affairs and staff in these matters. The incumbent will also work closely with the Department of Justice in litigation involving these matters.
Desired Class Level:
JD Alum, Alum 0-3 yrs exp, Alum 4-6 yrs exp, Bar Passage
Posting Date:
August 25, 2010
Expiration Date:
September 24, 2010
Contact:
Shirzone Holmes
1849 C St., NW Washington, District of Columbia 20240
Resume Receipt:
Other (see below)
How to Apply:
Apply online at www.usajobs.gov
Additional Documents:
Cover Letter, Writing Sample
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19199