Job Opportunities – UNITY Now Seeking Qualified Applicants for Three Positions

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UNITY Now Seeking Qualified Applicants for Three Positions

UNITY recently received an award of $850,000 from the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) to implement the National Intertribal Youth Leadership Development Initiative. A description of this important project is more fully detailed in an article recently published on this website.

UNITY is now assembling the project team and is inviting those interested and qualified for consideration to submit an application. Please feel free to apply for more than one position for which you may be qualified and have an interest in pursuing. Be sure to indicate the position(s) for which you are applying.

  • Project Manager,
  • Project Coordinator,
  • Project Bookkeeper.

The application process and descriptions for each of the open positions may be viewed by following the links to the attachments listed below. The attached Position Descriptions are best viewed in Internet Explorer.

Sustaining the Reservation: Creating the Tribal Economies CLE Conference

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February 27 – 28, 2014

Thursday, February 27th
Turquoise Ballroom – Memorial Union
Arizona State University – Tempe                          

Friday, February 28th
Great Hall/Armstrong Hall/College of Law
Arizona State University – Tempe

The extreme poverty found on most reservations today threatens their very existence as the permanent homelands of Indian families and tribal governments. As a consequence, improving economic conditions on reservations is one of the most important issues facing tribal governments and communities today.

Sustaining the Reservation: Creating Tribal Economies will continue the conversation and explore viable solutions how tribal governments and tribal citizens can create sustainable economies that will help them preserve their reservations as permanent homelands for their families, governments, and cultures.

This conference brings together cutting-edge scholars, tribal leaders, and officials, economic development planners, attorneys, and others to explore this important topic.

Who should attend? Tribal leaders and employees, attorneys, economic development planners, investors, and anyone who cares about the future of tribal communities.

Early Rate:  $275.00 ends January 25, 5 p.m.
Regular Rate:  $325.00 ends February 25, 5 p.m.
Walk-In Rate:  $400.00

May quality for up to 10 General CLE Credits for State Bar of Arizona.
Approval pending New Mexico MCLE Bar Association.

Click here for more info and to register!  http://conferences.asucollegeoflaw.com/tribaleconomies/

 

Job Opportunity – Executive Director, DNA Legal Services

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Executive Director

DNA-People’s Legal Services, Inc. (Window Rock, AZ)

Position Type:      Attorney

Practice Area(s):  Indian/Native American, Legal Services, All Practice Areas

Geographic Preference:  Southwest (AZ, NM)

Description:          DNA-PEOPLE’S LEGAL SERVICES
WINDOW ROCK, ARIZONA
JOB VACANCY

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Complete information on-line at www.dnalegalservices.org
Minimum seven years management experience,
excellent communication skills, fundraising experience and knowledge of financial accounting.

Licensed with AZ*, NM* or Navajo Nation, Juris Doctor degree preferred.

Application Deadline: January 25, 2014
*Legal services provisional license acceptable

DNA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Preference given to qualified Navajo and other Native American applicants.

Desired Class Level:       RECENT GRADS, Alum 0-3 yrs exp, Alum 4-6 yrs exp, Alum 7+ yrs exp, MLS, LLM

Posting Date: December 10, 2013

Expiration Date:   January 25, 2014

contact:       Jammie Watchman

Executive Assistant

PO Box 306 Window Rock, Arizona 86515 United States

Resume Receipt:   E-mail, Other (see below)

Default email for resumes.:     Exec.dir.apps@dnalegalservices.org

How To Apply:     APPLICATION/INFORMATION: Persons interested in being considered for this position should submit a letter of introduction along with a resume and references to:

Executive Director Search Committee
DNA Board of Directors

Requested Document Notes:   APPLICATION/INFORMATION: Persons interested in being considered for this position should submit a letter of introduction along with a resume and references to:

Executive Director Search Committee
DNA Board of Directors

Applications should be sent to: Exec.dir.apps@dnalegalservices.org

DNA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Preference given to qualified Navajo and other Native American applicants.

id:                  23101

 

Judicial nominating commissions

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The State Bar Appointments Committee is currently accepting applications from active members in good standing to fill the following upcoming vacancies on several judicial nominating commissions. Application forms are due at the State Bar office by Friday, January 31, 2014, and can be obtained by calling Nina Benham in the State Bar’s Phoenix office at 602.340.7329. An application form can also be downloaded from the Bar’s website – www.azbar.org ( click on: For Lawyers/Sections and Committees/Committees/Appointments).

 

Arizona’s Constitution (Article 6) provides for diversity on the judicial nominating commissions.  The Appointments Committee and the Board of Governors consider all aspects of diversity in their recommendations and appointments.  Diverse individuals are encouraged to apply for these positions. 

For more information and candidate criteria/qualifications, please click on the link below.

This is a great opportunity to advance judicial diversity in Arizona.  Feel free to pass this information along to members of your organizations and other qualified individuals.

http://www.azbar.org/sectionsandcommittees/committees/appointments

Vacancies:

Arizona Commission on Appellate Court Appointments
Maricopa County Commission on Trial Court Appointments
Pima County Commission on Trial Court Appointments

Job Postings – Attorney openings at USDA

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Dear Colleagues:

For the first time in quite a while,  the USDA Office of the General Counsel is hiring career attorneys and I am asking you to help me spread the word!  Below is a listing of our current attorney job openings — 4 in Washington, DC and 4 in our field offices.  The list includes the government grade level and pay, the date that the application period closes, and the link to the USAJobs site candidates must use to apply.  Please share this information with any lawyers you know who are interested in working for the federal government.  OGC is a great place to work with many talented lawyers.    The application periods close relatively soon (betweenDecember 6 and 11, depending on the job) and applications cannot be accepted unless they come in by the dates specified and in the manner specified in the job announcements.

The GS 11 positions are all entry level jobs suitable for newly minted lawyers. The GS-12/13 position requires some litigation experience.  The Assistant GC position is a Senior Executive Service job (go to OPM.gov for background on the SES).  It requires significant management experience as well as significant legal experience and the application calls for a detailed written narrative.  If anyone is interested, they should start working on the SES application right away as the application period for this position closes December 11th.

Active bar membership is a requisite for all of the jobs.

Ramona E. Romero
General Counsel
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is hiring!

USDA OGC is looking for Attorneys in several different geographic and legal areas.  Please follow the links below to apply for the attorney positions in each city.

Washington, DC

Assistant General Counsel (1 vacancy)

Marketing, Regulatory, and Food Safety Programs Division

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/355791700

Salary: $119,554.00 to $179,700.00 / Per Year (SES)

Applications Close: Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Washington, DC

Trial Attorney (1 vacancy)

Marketing, Regulatory, and Food Safety Programs Division

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/355467800

Salary: $74,872.00 to $115,742.00 / Per Year (GS-12/13)

Applications Close: Friday, December 06, 2013

Washington, DC

Trial Attorney (2 vacancies)

Marketing, Regulatory, and Food Safety Programs Division

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/355704200

Salary: $62,467.00 to $81,204.00 / Per Year (GS-11)

Applications Close: Tuesday, December 10, 2013

Washington, DC

Attorney Advisor (1 vacancy)

Natural Resources and Environment Division

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/355660600

Salary: $62,467.00 to $81,204.00 / Per Year (GS-11)

Applications Close: Monday, December 09, 2013

Little Rock, AR

Attorney Advisor (1 vacancy)

USDA OGC Field Office

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/355643700

Salary: $57,408.00 to $74,628.00 / Per Year (GS-11)

Applications Close: Monday, December 09, 2013

Kansas City, MO

Attorney Advisor (1 vacancy)

USDA OGC Field Office

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/355643700

Salary: $57,408.00 to $74,628.00 / Per Year (GS-11)

Applications Close: Monday, December 09, 2013

Harrisburg, PA

Attorney Advisor (1 vacancy)

USDA OGC Field Office

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/355643700

Salary: $57,408.00 to $74,628.00 / Per Year (GS-11)

Applications Close: Monday, December 09, 2013

Milwaukee, WI

Attorney Advisor (1 vacancy)

USDA OGC Field Office

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/355643700

Salary: $57,408.00 to $74,628.00 / Per Year (GS-11)

Applications Close: Monday, December 09, 2013

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(202)208-7340

 

Job Opportunity – Tohono O’odham Nation

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Tohono O’odham Nation
Office of Attorney General

 The Office of Attorney General represents the interests of the Tohono O’odham Nation in tribal, state, and federal venues.  Attorneys in the office enjoy a diverse practice and challenging jurisdictional issues while protecting tribal sovereignty.

 The Office of Attorney General is now hiring an Assistant Attorney General III, with at least six years of relevant Indian law experience.  The Nation offers generous benefits including paid holidays, sick and annual leave, and low cost medical, dental, and vision insurance.

 Minimum requirements include an active Arizona State Bar license, or a license in another state and Arizona licensing within 18 months of employment.  A valid Arizona driver’s license is also required, along with consent to have your driving record checked periodically.  Applicants must also pass a background check.

Send a letter of interest, resume, legal writing sample, and three references to Attorney General Jonathan Jantzen by email to jonathan.jantzen@tonation-nsn.gov.