Job Opportunity – Senior Assistant General Counsel

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Gila River Indian Community
Sacaton, AZ

Job Number: 18-098
Department: Office of General Counsel City: Sacaton, AZ
Location: 525 W. Gu U Ki Road
Salary/Hourly Rate: $105,776 Salary

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The Senior General Counsel is responsible for a wide range of legal tasks and supervision of assigned attorneys and staff within the Office of General Counsel. This position assists the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel in providing legal advice and legal representation to the Community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Supervise junior attorneys and staff in the Office of the General Counsel to ensure proper day-to-day performance.
  • Assist in the representation of the Community in legal matters in the Community (Tribal) Court, state court, federal court and administrative bodies.
  • Represent the Community as an attorney in commercial and other transactions.
  • Advise Community departments, agencies and programs on various issues including compliance issues and policy drafting.
  • Advise the Community Council and assists in revising laws and ordinances of the community.
  • Provide advice on laws, regulations, court opinions and staying abreast of legal developments in order to provide up to date advice to Community departments, agencies and programs.
  • Prepare legal opinions and other memoranda on a wide range of issues.
  • Draft and review resolutions, contracts and intergovernmental agreements.
  • Participate in training for junior attorneys and staff in the office.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

For full job announcement, click the following link: gric-job-posting

Visit the GRIC website and apply online: www.gilariver.org

Job Opportunity – Staff Attorney

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California Indian Legal Services
Bishop, CA

California Indian Legal Services is a statewide, tribally controlled, non-profit corporation that provides legal services to Indian tribes, Indian organizations and low-income individual Indians on issues involving Federal Indian Law. CILS provides a variety of legal services including brief counsel and advice and extended representation on core legal issues affecting Native Americans and Indian tribes. CILS is involved in litigation, policy analysis, and advocacy and also provides transactional services to tribes involving economic development and tribal infrastructure.

The Bishop office of CILS is also home to the Eastern Sierra Legal Assistance Project (ESLAP) and the Inyo Mono Senior Legal Program (IMSLP). ESLAP provides brief services/referrals on general poverty law issues to low-income individuals in Inyo, Mono, and Alpine counties. IMSLP provides brief services/referrals on elder law issues to individuals age 60 years and over in Inyo and Mono counties. Currently, CILS operates four offices in California. Additional information about CILS may be found on our website, at www.calindian.org.

Job Description: 

This is a full-time position devoted to increasing and enhancing the legal services we provide to individuals with Indian law and non-Indian law issues, including general poverty law. Staff attorney will work with individuals, families, organizations and tribal governments in all areas of Federal Indian law, including but not limited to, advising on issues involving jurisdiction, tax, estate planning, trust assets, environmental law, natural resource development, cultural resource protection, Indian education, tribal governance, employment, tribal justice systems, and the Indian Child Welfare Act. Responsibilities may range from the provision of brief counsel and services to low-income Indian individuals to representing individuals and tribes in state and federal court, negotiating contracts, advising tribal clients and developing and implementing constitutions, codes, and policies for tribal clients.

Download full job description, BIS Staff Attorney Job Announcement

Job Opportunity – Licensed Justice

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Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community
Scottsdale, AZ

Summary: Presides over criminal, civil and juvenile appeal hearings as part of the SRPMIC Appellate Court. Responsible for fair and impartial administration of justice pursuant to the judicial powers granted by the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC) and in ensuring SRPMIC adherence to applicable Federal, Tribal and other relevant laws and ordinances. The Licensed Justice is appointed by the Council.

“SRPMIC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer” Preference will be given to a qualified Community Member, then a qualified Native American and then other qualified candidate.
In order to obtain consideration for Community member/Native American preference, applicant must submit a copy of Tribal Enrollment card or CIB which indicates enrollment in a Federally Recognized Native American Tribe by one of the following methods:
1) attach to application
2)  fax (480) 362-5860
3) mail or hand deliver to Human Resources.
Documentation must be received by position closing date.
The IHS/BIA Form-4432 is not accepted.
Your Tribal ID/CIB must be submitted to HR-Recruitment-Two Waters.

For full job description, click here: Licensed Justice

Wiring the Rez: Innovative Strategies for Business Development via E-Commerce Conference / Feb 1-2, 2018

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Join us!    Early Registration ends Jan. 5

Conference Keynote and Featured Speakers: 

  • Neal K. Kaytal, litigator, Partner with Hogan Lovells and Paul and Patricia Saunders Professor of National Security Law Georgetown Law (tentative)
  • Winona LaDuke, activist and Executive Director of Honor The Earth
  • Chris James, President and CEO of National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development.
  • Gary Davis, President and CEO of Native American Financial Services Association

Focus areas:  Shifting political landscape, financing the Wiring of the Rez, Corporate Formation models, Tax issues, Cyber Security, Sports Betting, Entrepreneurship & Professional Responsibility. Early registration ends Jan 5. View agenda, speakers, and register; click here.

Tribal government – non-profit discount available.

CLE Credits for Attorneys:   This conference may qualify for 13 general CLE credits.

Click here for Updated Conference Agenda

 

 

Call for National NALSA Moot Court Competition Judges!

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National NALSA and the ASU NALSA Local Chapter are seeking volunteer Judges for the 26th Annual NNALSA Moot Court Competition taking place March 2-4, 2018 in Phoenix, AZ at the Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law.

If you are interested in volunteering as a Brief Judge and/or an Oral Argument Judge, please fill out our survey. Thank you for your time!

Native American Voting Rights Coalition’s Desert Southwest Voting – 1/11

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Thursday, January 11, 2018
8:15 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Beus Center for Law and Society
W.P. Carey Armstrong Great Hall
111 E. Taylor Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004

TELL YOUR STORY ABOUT VOTING IN NON-TRIBAL ELECTIONS
We want to hear about your experience in voter registration and voting in federal, state, and local (non-tribal) elections.
Issues to be addressed include whether Native voters have opportunities in their communities that are equal to those of
non-Natives or if they experience discrimination in:
• Location of voter registration
• Location of in-person voting
• Voter identification requirements
• Vote-by-mail
• Early voting
• Poll worker opportunities
• Redistricting
• Treatment at the polls
• Language barriers
• Other discrimination

Witnesses will include tribal leaders, advocates, and voters. If you would like to testify or want more information, please
contact Patty Ferguson-Bohnee at indianlegalclinic@asu.edu.

VOTING RIGHTS IN INDIAN COUNTRY
The Native American Voting Rights Coalition is an alliance of national and grassroots organizations, scholars, and activists
advocating for equal access for Native Americans to the political process. It is holding eld hearings throughout Indian
Country to document barriers to registration and voting in non-tribal elections. Information from the hearings will help
promote public education, identify policy solutions, and advance other legal remedies to expand Native access to voting.

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Register to attend or submit testimony: vote@narf.org

Download pdf flyer here: Arizona Voting Rights Hearing_Jan 2018.4.

Job Opportunity – Policy Advisory/Counsel

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U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
Washington, DC, USA

The Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, Office of the Vice Chairman, Senator Tom Udall seeks experienced staffer to cover legislative portfolio including economic development, law enforcement, energy, tax, and related issues impacting Indian Country. Additional duties include developing and executing legislative initiatives; monitoring legislative developments; conducting oversight; working with stakeholders; preparing materials for meetings, briefings, and hearings; and coordinating closely with senior staff and the Vice Chairman. This position requires excellent communication, strong research and writing skills, as well as the ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidate will have work experience in the legislative and/or executive branch, as well as extensive knowledge of, experience with, and/or contacts with Indian Country. J.D. preferred but not required. The Office is an equal employment opportunity employer and encourages individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Please e-mail a cover letter and resume to SCIAresumes@indian.senate.gov.

Job announcement, click here.