JOB – MILS – Staff Attorney

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Employer: Michigan Indian Legal Services (Traverse City, MI)

Title: Staff Attorney

Description:
Michigan Indian Legal Services (MILS), a statewide provider of free legal services to low income Indians and Indian tribes, seeks a staff attorney. MILS represents Indian individuals, families, tribes and organizations in cases that span the complete range of federal Indian law and tribal representation. MILS has offices in Traverse City and Lansing. We are seeking an attorney for the Traverse City office.MILS seeks a law school graduate with above average academic achievement, licensed to practice law in the state of Michigan or willing and qualified to take next available Michigan Bar Exam, with excellent oral and written communication skills, the ability to eventually assumeresponsibility over a sophisticated caseload touching on many different areas of law and a commitment to providing high quality legal services for Indian people. MILS is an equal opportunity employer.Send resume, writing sample and cover letter to:James A. KeedyExecutive Director814 S. Garfield Ave., Suite A

Position Type: Attorney

Practice Area(s): Native American, Legal Services

Desired Class Level(s): JD Alum, Alum 0-3 yrs exp, Alum 4-6 yrs exp, Bar Passage, Pending Bar Passage

Compensation Type: Salary

Compensation Details: DOEOpen until filled.

How To Apply: By mail.
Requested Documents: Resume, Writing Sample, Cover Letter

Important Dates
Posted On:Jun 13, 2007
Applications Accepted Until:Sep 28, 2007

All candidates should apply immediately. This date is not necessarily the deadline date, as resumes are more than likely reviewed as they come in and interviews scheduled as soon after the posting date as possible. You should not wait until the expiration date to submit your materials, as you may be depriving yourself of an employment opportunity.

Contact Information
Employer: Michigan Indian Legal Services (Traverse City, MI)
Name: Mr. James A. Keedy
Title: Executive Director
Phone: 231-947-0122
Fax: 231-947-3956
Address: 814 S. Garfield Ave.Suite ATraverse City, MO49686

JOB – Little River Band of Ottawa Indians – Associate Legislative Attorney

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Contact: Kimberly Montney
Employer: Little River Band of Ottawa Indians
Address1: 375 River Street
CityStateZip: Manistee, MI 49660
Website: www.lrboi.com
Phone: 231-398-6702
Fax: 231-398-9101
AcceptingCalls: Yes
JobTitle: Associate Legislative Attorney
Salary: Employment Contracted Position
Description: This is a permanent full-time position which will provide support services to Chief Legislative Counsel & Associate Legislative Attorneys in the nature of legal opinion research, litigation support, contract review, and support for tribal entities as directed by the Chief Legislative Counsel. The Associate Legislative Attorney will be assigned to provide legal services to commissions or committees of the tribe subject to review by Chief Legislative Counsel.
1. J.D. Degree from accredited law school.
2. Admitted to practice in Michigan, or other state bar, required to eb admitted to Michigan within one year of employment.
3. 5 -7 years experience as lead counsel or co-counsel in complex civil litigation (Federal or State).
4. Applicant must provide copy of state bar admission and transcript of graduation from accredited law school with applicatoin
Experience: Current Bar Members
Submit: Resume
Submit1: See “Other” Comments
SubmitOther: Application available at www.lrboi.com
SendBy: Mail,Fax,Email
Deadline: Remain open until filled

JOB – Little River Band of Ottawa Indians – Chief Legislative Counsel

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Date: 6/15/2007 6:01:52 AM
Contact: Kimberly Montney
Employer: Little River Band of Ottawa Indians
Address1: 375 River Street
CityStateZip: Manistee, MI 49660
Website: www.lrboi.com
Phone: 231-398-6702
Fax: 231-398-9101
AcceptingCalls: Yes
JobTitle: Chief Legislative Counsel
Salary: Employment Contracted Position
Description: To provide guidance and direction for the Legislative Legal Department and legal counsel to the Tribal Council of the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians.
1. J.D. Degree from an ABA accredited law school and 5 years experience with a major law firm or legal department.
2. Demonstrative knowledge of Constitutional Law and Federal Indian Law practices.
3. Strong administrative management experience in the legal field.
4. Admitted to practice in Michigan or other state bar, must obtain Michigan bar within one year of employment.
5. Strong knowledge of litigation, employment law, and business law.
6. Valid drivers license throughout employment.
Experience: Current Bar Members
Submit: Resume
SubmitOther: Application available at www.lrboi.com.
SendBy: Mail,Fax,Email
Deadline: Remain open until filled

JOB – General Counsel for Pueblo of Tesuque

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The Pueblo of Tesuque in New Mexico is seeking a FT In-House General Counsel to provide legal services covering a broad range of tribal, state and federal Indian law issues. The incumbent must possess a juris doctorate degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in New Mexico, or have the ability to become licensed in New Mexico, with education and experience in the field of federal Indian law preferred. The candidate must have at least six years work experience; practice for a tribal government as legal counsel is
strongly preferred. Strong negotiation and interpersonal communication skills, including excellent legal writing skills and demonstrated ability to work on diverse legal issues. Salary DOE, fringe benefits, including 401K. Drug screening and background investigation will be
required as a condition of employment.

Deadline to apply is Friday, June 22, 2007 Submit application or resume to:

Pueblo of Tesuque Human Resources
RT. 42 Box 360T, Santa Fe, NM 87506
Fax (505) 982-2331 Attn: Human Resources
Email: vmartinez@pueblooftesuque.org

Indian Law Experience for Tribal College and University Students

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The Indian Legal Program at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University will host approximately 20 Tribal College and University students for a two-day experience in Indian Law on August 8th and 9th, 2007. There are currently 33 Tribal Colleges and Universities in the United States serving the higher education needs of their local Native American communities. Many of these students are interested in law school but few, if any, early college programs exist to assist these students in preparing for law school.

The “Indian Law Experience for Tribal College and University Students” will begin with a sample class on Indian Law, an information session on how to apply and be accepted into law school, and tours of the campus. The highlight of the two-day program will require participants to act as tribal attorneys representing a fictional tribal government. Participants will be provided with a research packet centered on a current topic of interest in Indian Law. Current law students will serve as mentors and help participants prepare both a legal memo and a presentation based on their memo to fictional tribal councils. The Indian Law Experience will conclude with a moot court presentation by law students.

For additional information or to enroll in the program please call Kate Rosier, Director of the Indian Legal Program, at 480.965.6204 or email at kathlene.rosier@asu.edu Enrollment is limited to 20 students and preference will be given to Tribal College and University students in their freshman or sophomore years. However, juniors and seniors at TCUs are also encouraged to apply, as well as Native American students enrolled at other community colleges across the country and may participate if space is available. Travel, lodging and food expenses will be covered. The Indian Law Experience is hosted by the Indian Legal Program and made possible by a grant from the Bureau of Reclamation Native American education outreach programs.

JOB – Indian Law Associate Position with Sacks Tierney

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One of Arizona’s most dynamic Indian Law practice groups is adding an associate attorney to support the group’s mission of:
· advising tribal governments and tribal corporations in complex legal matters,
· representing clients in tribal courts, and
· assisting private sector businesses in creating appropriate, beneficial enterprises on tribal land.

Qualifications. Desirable candidates will have two or more years of litigation or transaction experience, and they will possess a keen interest in Indian law, economic development, land use, government affairs, gaming and/or litigation matters affecting not only Arizona tribes, but also companies seeking to enter into productive and mutually beneficial relationships with tribal governments.

A DYNAMIC PRACTICE GROUP … A COLLEGIAL PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT
Private Sector Representation. Our strong relationships with tribal governments and knowledge of pertinent federal laws allow us to represent private-sector developers and other types of businesses in economic development efforts on tribal lands. We have successfully assisted our clients in the gaming industry and the development of recreational and commercial enter­prises on Arizona reservations.

Tribal Representation. Sacks Tierneys s Indian and tribal relations attorneys regularly represent tribes, tribal corporations and tribal enterprises, as well as individual Native Americans, in all aspects of Indian law. Our tribal clients benefit from our significant expertise in such areas as sovereignty and limited waiv­ers of sovereign immunity; the application of federal and state tax laws to tribal activities; and economic development and advancement efforts being under­taken by tribes. We also offer tribal governments broad experience in real estate, finance, labor and employ­ment, water and environmental, tax, bankruptcy, domestic relations, criminal and dispute resolution.

· GENERAL COUNSEL. Our attorneys serve as general counsel for tribal clients, providing advice on busi­ness and governmental issues. We interpret applica­ble law; attend and counsel at tribal council, board meetings and meetings of tribal membership; and maintain tribal enterprise books and records.

· ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. We have extensive involvement with and expertise in a variety of issues relating to economic development undertaken by tribes and tribal enterprises, either alone or in joint venture with an outside entity.

· TAXATION. Our attorneys counsel tribes and tribal corporations on the intricacies of taxation in forming and operating tribal entities, allowing them to maxi­mize the unique benefits afforded them under federal and state law. We have represented existing tribal entities in resolving disputes with federal and state agencies relating to payment and collection of sales taxes, withholding taxes and income taxes.

Resumes should be e-mailed to jobs@sackstierney.com

Sacks Tierney P.A. Is an Equal Opportunity Employer4250 N. Drinkwater Blvd., Fourth Floor – Scottsdale, Arizona 85251 – 480-425-2600 – www.sackstierney.com

Tim Harjo (’03)

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Congratulations to Tim Harjo. He will graduate this month with a Masters in Public Policy from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. While working on his Masters Degree he was appointed Special Counsel to the Fort Sill-Chiricahua Apache Tribe, worked with the Harvard project on Native Economic Development, and had some of his work showcased in the Honoring Nations Journal.