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

Navajo Nation Law CLE Conference – Oct. 23 – Early Bird Registration ends TODAY!

Navajo Nation Law CLE 2015_0925

Navajo Nation Law CLE Conference – Oct 23, 2015 – Early Bird Registration ends TODAY at 5 pm.

Please note the Navajo CLE Credits have been approved. New Mexico MCLE approval pending.

Agenda and registration here: http://conferences.asucollegeoflaw.com/navajolaw2015/

Questions? Contact us at ILP@asu.edu or 480-965-2922

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.