Albuquerque firm focusing on federal Indian law representation is seeking an associate attorney with 5+ years’ experience representing clients in commercial transactions. Applicants must be licensed in a state jurisdiction. Position requires substantial experience in commercial transactions, preferably in the areas of federal Indian law and tribal law. Applicants must be motivated, hard-working, able to work independently and as part of a team, and must be passionate about serving Native American individuals, tribes, pueblos and their business enterprises. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, three references and a writing sample to Johnson Barnhouse & Keegan LLP at kgriego@indiancountrylaw.com.

Governor Doug Ducey today announced he has begun accepting applications for a vacant judicial position on the Graham County Superior Court. The vacancy was created by the retirement of Judge R. Douglas Holt.

Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on June 30th, 2015. A copy of the application and instructions for applying can be downloaded at www.bc.azgovernor.gov.

Applications Being Accepted for a Vacancy on Division Two of the Arizona Court of Appeals

Applications are being accepted for a vacancy on Division Two of the Arizona Court of Appeals, created by the retirement of Judge Virginia Kelly. The Commission on Appellate Court Appointments will review applications, interview selected applicants, and recommend at least three nominees to Governor Doug Ducey.

Applicants must be at least 30 years of age, of good moral character, and admitted to the practice of law in Arizona, as well as a resident of Arizona, for the past five years. To be eligible, an applicant must also have resided in Pima County for the past three years.

Applications may be obtained from the Administrative Office of the Courts, Human Resources Division, 1501 W. Washington, Suite 221, Phoenix, by calling (602) 452-3311, by sending an electronic mail request to jnc@courts.az.gov, or at the Judicial Department web site: www.azcourts.gov/jnc.

The original completed application and 16 copies must be returned to the Administrative Office of the Courts, Human Resources Division, 1501 W. Washington, Suite 221, Phoenix, AZ, 85007, by 3:00 p.m. on July 2, 2015.  The Commission may, at its discretion, use the applications filed for this vacancy to nominate candidates for any additional vacancies known to the Commission before the screening meeting for this vacancy is held.

All meetings of the Commission on Appellate Court Appointments are open to the public.

The new judge will be paid $150,000 annually.

Contact:  Vanessa Haney
(602) 452-3098

Job Title: Attorney – Advisor, GS-0905-15, AS-Exc Svc
Department: Department Of The Interior
Agency: Office of the Solicitor
Job Announcement Number: SOL-2015-0033

SALARY RANGE: $126,245.00 TO $158,700.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Friday, May 22, 2015 to Friday, June 5, 2015
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0905-15
POSITION INFORMATION: Excepted Appointment not-to-exceed 2-Years – Full-Time
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 15
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy – Washington, D.C.
WHO MAY APPLY: United States Citizens
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Public Trust – Background Investigation
SUPERVISORY STATUS: No
JOB SUMMARY:Click here for full description 

Applications Being Accepted for four Vacancies on the Maricopa County Superior Court

Applications are being accepted for four vacancies on the Superior Court in Maricopa County created by the retirement of Judges Mark Aceto, Norman Davis, Bethany Hicks and Gerald Porter.

The Maricopa County Commission on Trial Court Appointments will review applications, interview selected applicants and recommend at least three nominees for each vacancy to Governor Doug Ducey, who will appoint the new judges.

Applicants must be at least 30 years old, admitted to practice law in Arizona, a resident of Arizona for the past five years, and a resident of Maricopa County for the past year.

Applications can be obtained from the Administrative Office of the Courts, Human Resources Department, 1501 W. Washington, Suite 221, Phoenix, AZ. 85007; by calling (602) 452-3311; by sending an electronic mail request to: jnc@courts.az.gov; or at the Judicial Department website:  http://www.azcourts.gov/jnc.

The original completed application, 5 double-sided copies, and a single-sided copy must be returned to the Administrative Office of the Courts, Human Resources Department, 1501 W. Washington, Suite 221, Phoenix, AZ, 85007, by 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 16, 2015.

Applicants for the recent vacancies in Maricopa County DO NOT need to reapply to be considered for the new vacancies.

The Commission may, at its discretion, use the applications filed for these vacancies to nominate candidates for any additional vacancies known to the Commission before the screening meeting for these vacancies is held.

All meetings of the Maricopa County Commission on Trial Court Appointments are open to the public.  Meeting dates will be announced.  The new judges will be paid $145,000 annually.

STAFF ATTORNEY – Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) seeks a Staff Attorney for its Native American Program (NAPOLS) located in Portland. The Staff Attorney will maintain a caseload providing the highest quality legal services to eligible Indian tribes, organizations, and individuals. Experience working in Indian country and knowledge of federal, tribal, and state laws impacting tribal governments and Native people required. Must have excellent legal and communication skills and strong computer, time management, and organizational skills. J.D. and Oregon or other state bar membership required. Prefer experienced attorney, but will consider well-qualified recent law school graduate. Salary DOE. Benefits package includes health insurance. Applications due June 17, 2015. Anticipated start date is August 3, 2015. To apply, send resume, letter of interest, brief writing sample (five pages or less), and three references to: NAPOLS, 520 SW Sixth Ave., Suite 700, Portland, OR 97204; email: napolsjobs@lasoregon.org; fax: (503) 417-0147. EOE. A full job description is available at: http://lasoregon.org/employment/.

APPLICANTS sought for Judicial Vacancy in Gila County

Governor Doug Ducey announced he has begun accepting applications for a vacant judicial position on the Gila County Superior Court.

Applicants shall be at least thirty years and less than sixty-five years of age, of good moral character, admitted to the practice of law in Arizona, and a resident of the state for five years next prior to taking office, and a resident of Gila County for at least one year prior to taking office.

Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. on May 29, 2015. A copy of the application and instructions for applying can be downloaded at www.bc.azgovernor.gov.

Water Rights Attorney Vacancy Announcment

The Navajo Nation Department of Justice – Water Rights Unit seeks two attorneys. Under the supervision of the Assistant Attorney General, attorneys in the Unit represent the Nation in multiple water rights adjudications pending in state and federal courts, and in state administrative water rights matters; engage in negotiations to resolve the Nation’s water rights claims by settlement; and perform work necessary both to secure approval of negotiated settlements at the tribal, state and federal level and to implement Congressionally-approved water rights settlements. Attorneys are assigned tasks commensurate with their level of experience.

Attorneys in the Water Rights Unit regularly brief and advise the Navajo Nation government, including the Attorney General, the Navajo Nation Water Rights Commission, the Navajo Nation Council and its Committees, the Office of the President and Vice President, and the Navajo Nation Washington Office on water rights matters. Attorneys also assist the Water Rights Commission in efforts to educate the Navajo public about water rights matters and work closely with the Nation’s technical staff in the Department of Water Resources. Attorneys may work on general Navajo Nation legal issues as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
– Juris Doctorate
– Current admission to practice in any state. Candidates not admitted to practice within the Navajo Nation, or to the state bar of one of the states in which the Nation is located (i.e., Arizona, New Mexico, or Utah) must secure such licenses within one (1) year of hire as a condition of continued employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
– Juris Doctorate
– Experience in the fields of Indian Law and Water Law.

A successful applicant may be classified, depending upon experience, as an Attorney, Senior Attorney, or Principal Attorney, with a starting salary range between $63,356 and $106,225.60.  The Navajo Nation offers a generous benefits package. The Navajo Nation employment application form is available through the Navajo Nation Department of Personnel Management at www.nndpm.navajo-nsn.org.
Please submit your application, together with evidence of bar membership, law school transcript and a writing sample to Stanley Pollack, Assistant Attorney General, at smpollack@nndoj.org or by mail at P.O. Drawer 2010, Window Rock, Navajo Nation (AZ) 86515. Mr. Pollack may also be reached at 928.871.7510 should you have questions about this position.

The Navajo Nation Department of Justice complies with the Navajo Preference in Employment Act. The positions will remain open until filled.