Job Posting – Attorney Advisor DOJ Office of Tribal Justice

Subject: OPENING: Attorney Advisor DOJ Office of Tribal Justice

I would like to share with you and ask you to disseminate the following vacancy announcement.  The Office of Tribal Justice (OTJ) for the U.S. Department of Justice is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Attorney Advisor to provide counsel and assistance to the Director and Deputy Directors.

Justice seeks to attract, retain, and promote individuals of exceptional ability and talent from all walks of life. The work environment and atmosphere is open, diverse, collegial, and inclusive. There are active affinity groups for African-American; Asian-American; Hispanic; lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT); and Native American employees, which are open to all DOJ employees regardless of background. Justice fosters a work environment where people of all backgrounds and experiences may reach their full potential.

Thank you for your help in disseminating this vacancy announcement.  This and other attorney vacancy announcements can be found at: http://www.justice.gov/careers/legal/attvacancies.html.

OFFICE OF TRIBAL JUSTICE (OTJ)
Attorney ADVISOR / GS-13 to GS-15
ANNOUNCEMENT: OTJ ATY-13-001

About the Office: The Office of Tribal Justice (OTJ) is the primary point of contact for the Department of Justice with federally recognized Native American tribes, and advises the Department on legal and policy matters pertaining to Native Americans. OTJ promotes internal uniformity of Department policies and litigating positions relating to Indian country and ensures that the Department clearly communicates policies and positions to tribal leaders.

Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: OTJ is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Attorney Advisor to provide counsel and assistance to the Director and Deputy Directors. OTJ attorneys:

  • Provide advice on significant tribal justice matters and assist in policy and legislative development and review.
  • Provide advice to OTJ leadership on Department components litigating, protecting or otherwise addressing Native American rights and/or related issues.
  • Review proposed legal actions submitted by divisions that require OTJ approval or coordination.
  • Perform legal research on assigned questions or law or policy and prepare reports and memoranda.
  • Assist in coordinating with attorneys and officials of the Department, other government agencies, and interested parties to provide guidance and advice to ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and policy requirements.
  • Assist in maintaining liaison with federally recognized tribes, and work with the appropriate federal, tribal, state, and local officials, professional associations, and public interest groups.
  • Develop, coordinate and execute special projects as assigned by the Director or the Deputy Directors.

Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree with at least two years of post J.D. experience, and be an active member of a bar (any jurisdiction). Applicants must be proficient in analyzing complex legal information and producing clear and thorough written work, and have excellent interpersonal skills. Experience or familiarity with Federal Indian Law is required. Prosecution and/or litigation experience is strongly preferred but not required. The incumbent must be able to obtain a Secret-level security clearance.

Travel: Frequent.

Location: Main/RFK Building, Washington, DC.

Salary Information: The salary level is in the GS-13 to GS-15 ($89,033 – $155,500) range.

Submission Process and Deadline: Applicants are required to submit a cover letter (highlighting relevant experience) and resume or OF-612 (Optional Application for Federal Employment). Please reference announcement OTJ ATY-13-001 in your cover letter.

Applicants are encouraged to email applications to OTJ@usdoj.gov or fax them to (202) 514-9078 rather than mail them. No telephone calls please. This vacancy will be open until January 11, 2013 or until a selection has been made.

U.S. Department of Justice
Office of Tribal Justice(Attn: Application Coordinator)
950 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Room 2318)
Washington, D.C. 20530

Other legal position announcements may be found on the Internet at: http://www.usdoj.govand http://dojnet.doj.gov/oarm/attvacancies.php.

Department Policies: The U.S. Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Except where otherwise provided by law, there will be no discrimination because of color, race, religion, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability (physical or mental), age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a parent, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, on the basis of personal favoritism, or any non merit factor. The Department of Justice welcomes and encourages applications from persons with physical and mental disabilities. The Department is firmly committed to satisfying its affirmative obligations under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, to ensure that persons with disabilities have every opportunity to be hired and advanced on the basis of merit within the Department of Justice. This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

It is the policy of the Department to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for employment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use prior to final appointment. Employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for employment with the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the United States Attorneys’ Offices. Unless otherwise indicated in a particular job advertisement, non-U.S. citizens may apply for employment with other organizations, but should be advised that appointments of non-U.S. citizens are extremely rare; such appointments would be possible only if necessary to accomplish the Department’s mission and would be subject to strict security requirements. Applicants who hold dual citizenship in the U.S. and another country will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

There is no formal rating system for applying veterans’ preference to attorney appointments in the excepted service; however, the Department of Justice considers veterans’ preference eligibility as a positive factor in attorney hiring. Applicants eligible for veterans’ preference must include that information in their cover letter or resume and attach supporting documentation (e.g., the DD 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty and other supporting documentation) to their submissions. Although the “point” system is not used, per se, applicants eligible to claim 10-point preference must submit Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, and submit the supporting documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed (visit the OPM website, www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf for a copy of SF 15, which lists the types of 10-point preferences and the required supporting document(s). Applicants should note that SF 15 requires supporting documentation associated with service-connected disabilities or receipt of nonservice-connected disability pensions to be dated 1991 or later except in the case of service members submitting official statements or retirement orders from a branch of the Armed Forces showing that his or her retirement was due to a permanent service-connected disability or that he/she was transferred to the permanent disability retired list (the statement or retirement orders must indicate that the disability is 10% or more).

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Job Posting – Chief Judge, Standing Rock Tribal Court

Job Announcement

Chief Judge
Standing Rock Tribal Court, Fort Yates, N.D.

OPEN: Until Filled
SALARY: Negotiable

The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe is soliciting applications for employment of a Chief Judge for the Standing Rock Tribal Court, as an independent contract employee.

The Chief Judge position will be a full time position. The number of hours, days of employment and compensation are all negotiable. The terms of employment will be determined by the agreement of the parties. The contract shall be compensated on an hourly basis.

The statutory prerequisites for employment are: 1) must be at least 25 years of age; 2) must be of high moral character and integrity; 3) must never have been convicted of a criminal offense, other traffic offenses, for which punishment of imprisonment was imposed; 4) must not have been dishonorably discharged from the Armed Services; 5) must be physically able to carry out the duties of the office and 6) must possess a degree of law from an (ABA) accredited law school and a member in good standing of the bar of any state or federal court.

Applications shall be in writing, to include a professional Resume, legal qualifications and any other submissions at the option of the applicant. All applications are considered on merit.

Applications and any inquiries regarding the Chief Judge position may be directed or submitted to Ms. Dellis M. Agard, Court Administrator, Standing Rock Tribal Court, PO Box 363, Fort Yates, ND, Telephone (701) 854-7244 or by Email to dagard@standingrock.org.

The worksite for this position is located at the Standing Rock Tribal Court in Fort Yates, ND. The Sitting Bull College Transit provides bus services, at nominal cost, to and from Bismarck, ND; Mobridge, SD; McLaughlin, SD and Selfridge, ND, coordinated with the tribal work day, which is 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (Central Time).

 

The Legacy of the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona

Panel Discussion
The Legacy of the Inter Tribal Council of Arizona
Innovations in Federal-Tribal-State Relations

Thursday, December 6, 2012
5:00-6:00 pm
Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law-Armstrong Hall, Room 114
Followed by a reception in room 266 “Faculty Lounge”

For more information contact:
American Indian Policy Institute
(480) 965-1055 or aipi@asu.edu

Lunch Lecture – George Skibine

 “Perspective from 35 Years of Federal Service for Native Americans at the Department of the Interior”

George T. Skibine
Counsel, SNR Denton, 
Washington, D.C.

Date:
    Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Time:   12:15 p.m.
Place:   Armstrong Hall, College of Law, Room 114
Lunch will be provided so your RSVP is greatly appreciated!
RSVP/Contact:  Kathy Tevis 480-965-2922 or kathy.tevis@asu.edu
Click here to download flyer!

7th Annual ASU NALSA Golf Tournament

Join us or Sponsor ASU NALSA,

I am writing on behalf of the Arizona State University Native American Law Student Association  (NALSA), who will be hosting their 7th Annual Golf Tournament Fundraiser on Saturday,  November 3, 2012.  We are proud to announce the event will take place at Gila River Indian  Community’s Whirlwind Golf Club, at the Wild Horse Pass Casino and Resort in Chandler, Arizona.  We respectfully request your support for this event.

NALSA’s activities and funds benefit many tribes, peoples and entities throughout Arizona and  the United States as our students have come from all across the country.  As an organization,  NALSA assists students in developing strong legal skills in the practice of Indian law, thus facilitating better advocacy on behalf of Indian tribes and Native people.  Annually, ASU NALSA  uses the fund from the tournament to bring together students, judges, lawyers, and other professionals from across the country to compete, network, and share ideas about the dynamic  field of Indian Law.  This year we will be using funds to establish a book scholarship for future law students.  Moreover, proceeds from our tournament fund our membership’s attendance of  the Federal Indian Law Conference (“Fed Bar”) in Santa Fe, New Mexico, bring speakers to campus, and go towards various outreach projects with local youth, both Native and non-Native.

There are five ways you can support our efforts:

1) Making a monetary contribution;
2) Sponsoring a golf hole. Companies can sponsor a hole for a donation of $150. We will  place the company logo on a uniform banner at one of the 18 holes;
3) Sponsoring the golf tournament. Your company or business will be named as one of  the golf tournament sponsors on all documents at the tournament for a donation of $500;
4) Making donations for prizes. These may be in the form of money, merchandise, or gift certificates for use at a business, hotels, golf courses, restaurants etc.; and
5) Playing in the tournament. Individual players as well as groups of any size are welcome; we will try our best to keep your group together if it is not already in a team of four.

NALSA is non-profit organization incorporated in Arizona, and is currently pursuing 501(c)(3) status.  Should you decide to provide sponsorship, please send your contribution to:

ASU NALSA
Attn: Connie Goudreau
Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
P.O. Box 877906
Tempe, Arizona 85287-7906

If you have any questions, please contact Connie at (262) 366–2934 or
Connie.Goudreau@gmail.com

Please feel free to distribute these forms (this email) to all parties who may be interested in giving support.

Thank you for your time,

Lucas LaRose
Governor 15th Circuit,
American Bar Association, Law Student Division
President,
Native American Law Students’ Association, ASU Chapter
J.D. Candidate 2013
Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
Cell:(712) 574-0018

ILP Alumni and Friends Mixer in Washington, D.C. / Oct 18

Please join us for an informal happy hour in Washington DC.  Ten ASU students are travelling to DC next week to take a class, Federal Advocacy for the Tribal Client, with Professor Artman.  We thought it might be fun to get everyone together while we are in town.  We would love to see you if you can get away for a while.   Details are below.  Please feel free to share with friends of the program.

We will provide appetizers and one round of drinks – please join us!

If possible, a RSVP would be appreciated to Ann Marie at downes8687@msn.com or text at 949-500-4093.

DATE:    Thursday, October 18th, 2012
TIME:     6:00 p.m.
PLACE:  Buffalo Billiards (Dupont Circle Metro Stop)
1330 19th St NW
Washington, DC 20036
202-331-7665
http://dc.buffalobilliards.com/

Ann Marie Downes
Interim Executive Director

Job Opening – ASU Indian Legal Program Director

To Apply:
https://www.asu.edu/go/employment/?auth=guest&jobid=29213&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1

ASU Indian Legal Program Director
Job ID:  29213
Job Title:  Director
Posted Rate of Pay
$71,938 – $80,000 per year; DOE

Duties and Responsibilities

The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law seeks a dynamic individual for the position of Director for the Indian Legal Program.  Under limited administrative direction, the successful candidate will perform work of considerable difficulty in coordinating the Indian Legal Program’s conferences and symposia, newsletter and other periodic reports, student recruitment and financial aid activities as well as all fundraising and grant management for the ILP. The ILP Director reports to the Dean.  Duties may include but are not limited the following:

Recruits Native American law students and students interested in Indian Law; assists with the retention and support of students in the Indian Legal Program; and performs outreach activities with Native American communities; assists in the administration of financial aid for students affiliated with the Program; assists in administering the Certificate Program in Indian Law; writes grants and provides research and support on grant applications and completes grant reports; develops and oversees ILP budget; develops a fundraising plan and coordinates all fundraising activities for the ILP and the various scholarship accounts associated with the ILP; handles inquiries about programs; assists with locating and communicating with speakers for conferences and symposia; assists with planning the structure of conferences and symposia; assists in preparing reports on and proceedings of conferences or symposia; principal responsibility for preparing a Program newsletter and annual report; prepares and places press releases and notices publicizing programs; identifies issues which may impact the department, resolves problems and issues affecting the department, and directs measures to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the department; confers with university officials, program directors, budget administrators, external advisory boards and/or staff to make determinations for budget development, strategic planning, requests, and management analysis and accountability reports; develops long- and short-range goals for the ILP and makes sure those goals strategically align with overall goals of University; oversees and participates in the hiring, training and evaluation of ILP staff; determines and takes appropriate corrective action and discipline including termination of staff; acts as liaison with faculty, advisors, administrators and staff from both the university and external agencies; prepares complex reports, documents, and correspondence; ability to serve as an instructor for education and training opportunities offered by ILP or its partners.

DAYS AND SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM; occasional weekends and evenings.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment and eight (8) years of related administrative experience, including five (5) years of supervisory experience; OR,Twelve (12) years of related administrative experience, including five (5) years of supervisory experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

Evidence of a  J.D. and experience practicing law. Experience in: working in an academic environment; organizational and interpersonal skills;  administrative and managerial experience, including budgeting; working with Native American students and communities;  grant writing and grant management; fundraising and event planning. Evidence of effective verbal and written communication skills.

Department Statement/Gen Info

The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law is part of Arizona State University, one of the premier metropolitan public research universities in the nation with more than 70,000 undergraduate and graduate students on four campuses in metropolitan Phoenix. ASU maintains a tradition of academic excellence in core disciplines and has become an important global center for innovative interdisciplinary teaching and research. The College of Law is committed to building the new gold standard for public legal education in the 21st century and is developing a four-pronged initiative to broaden the scope, reshape the curriculum, embrace transdisciplinary legal education and connect the law school and the world.  The College has a large, nationally acclaimed faculty with a tradition of high standards in both teaching and research.  This is a law school that is looking to set new standards for excellence, access, and impact.

Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications.

Standard Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 70,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation’s fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

Arizona State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Close Date

Initial close date is August 29, 2012.  Applications will continue to be accepted and considered every 3 weeks thereafter until the search is closed.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 11:59pm Arizona time on the day indicated.

REQUESTED MATERIAL MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT.

Complete the required information and attach a single Word or PDF document, which includes:
1. Cover letter
2. Resume
3. Three professional references (names, addresses and phone numbers)

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position. If you need assistance applying for this job, please contact our customer service center at 855-278-5081.

ASU does not pay candidates for travel expenses associated with interviewing, unless otherwise indicated by the department at the time of call for interview.

To Apply:
https://www.asu.edu/go/employment/?auth=guest&jobid=29213&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1