Job Opportunity – Associate Attorney

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Associate Attorney

Maynes, Bradford, Shipps & Sheftel, LLP, Colorado (Durango, CO)

Position Type:

 Attorney

Practice Area(s):

 Indian/Native American

Description:

 Maynes, Bradford, Shipps and Sheftel, LLP, a thirteen-lawyer, Preeminent A-V and BEST Tier 1 rated law firm headquartered in Durango, Colorado, is seeking an associate attorney for a position in the firms Southern Ute Indian Tribe In-House Lawyer Training Program. For more than 40 years, the Maynes firm has served as general counsel for the Southern Ute Indian Tribe, a tribe that is recognized for its national role in Indian country.

 The program is designed to train lawyers for eventual placement in the
Southern Ute Indian Tribes Legal Department, and a substantial portion
of the training will be conducted in coordination with the Tribes Legal Department. The program includes exposure to, and training in, all
aspects of Indian law, as well as supervised client contact. After the
mentoring-training period, estimated to be two to three years, a
successful trainee will be recommended to the Southern Ute Indian
Tribal Council as an in-house attorney with the Tribes Legal
Department.

 The position requires an Indian law background and membership in the
Colorado Bar or ability to become licensed within eight months. Native
American preference will be given for this unique employment opportunity. Salary and benefits are competitive relative to the Four Corners region.

 The deadline for applications is April 15, 2015; however, applications will
be considered and interviews conducted on a rolling basis. Interested
applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, and writing sample
to the following address, fax number, or e-mail address: Maynes, Bradford, Shipps & Sheftel, LLP, Southern Ute Indian Tribe In-House Lawyer Training Program, P.O. Box 2717, Durango, CO 81302-2717,
Fax: (970)247-8827
trainingprogram@mbssllp.com

Desired Class Level:

 RECENT GRADS, Alum 0-3 yrs exp, Alum 4-6 yrs exp, Alum 7+ yrs exp

Posting Date:

 March 17, 2015

Expiration Date:

 April 24, 2015

contact:

 Suzanne SingleyPO Box 2717 Durango, Colorado 81302-2717

Resume Receipt:

 Other (see below)

How To Apply:

 trainingprogram@mbssllp.com or as noted in job posting

Additional Documents:

 Cover Letter, Writing Sample

id:

 25359

Job Opportunity – Prosecutor

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THE NAVAJO NATION
Department of Personnel Management
JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Date Posted: 7/21/2014
Closing Date: OUF

Requisition No: DOJ0108951
Position No: 240951
Position Title: Prosecutor
Deparment Name/Worksite: DOJ/Office of the Prosecutor – Kayenta District
Regular Full Time
Work Days: Mon-Fri
Work Hours: 8am-5pm
Grade/Step: AB65A
$44,054.40 Per Annum
$21.18 Per Hour

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Represents the interests of the Navajo Nation in prosecuting individuals alleged to have violated provisions of the Navajo Nation Code; reviews citations, arrest sheets and other law enforcement documents and reports; interviews witnesses, gathers facts and data; determines if sufficient evidence exists to support the charges; conducts legal research; drafts complaints, motions and/or other legal proceedings; prepares a legal strategy; gathers and compiles evidence; identifies and subpoenas witnesses, records and other information required to present the case. Prepares and presents criminal and civil cases in the Navajo Nation and appellate courts; prepares legal memoranda, briefs, motions and other required documents for court presentation; performs extensive legal research.

CLICK HERE for Navajo Nation Prosecutor Job Vacancy

For more information, please see the following link: http://www.dpm.navajo-nsn.gov/jobs.html

ASU NALSA Moot Court

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Congratulations to the three ASU NALSA moot court teams that competed in Tucson this weekend. Julianne Begay, Krystalyn Kinsel, Racheal White Hawk, Glennas’ba Augborne, Chelee John, and Kristen Schaaf Olson represented us well. Special congratulations to Chelee and Kristyne for advancing to the sweet 16.

This photo includes three ASU NALSA teams with Professor Ferguson-Bohnee.

 

Job Opportunity – Judicial Vacancy, Superior Court in Maricopa County

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Applications Being Accepted for a Vacancy on the Maricopa County Superior Court

Applications are being accepted for a vacancy on the Superior Court in Maricopa County created by the retirement of Judge Brian Ishikawa.

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

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 Monday, March 16, 2015.

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

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