Friday Job Announcements

Job vacancies are posted on Friday. Some announcements might still appear throughout the week. If you would like your Indian law job posted on Turtle Talk, please email indigenous@law.msu.edu.

DNA People Legal Services

Staff Attorney/Project Administrator, Fort Defiance, AZ. The NARF Criminal Grant ends September 30, 2017, due to the length of time left on the grant (5mos), this person will only be responsible for Quarterly Reporting. This person will be 80% Staff Attorney and 20% Project Administrator with additional pay. The deadline for submission is Friday, April 21, 2017.

Other vacancies, including Development Director, Staff Attorney at Farmington and Shiprock, Staff Attorney at Tuba City and Flagstaff, MLP Attorney at Tuba City, Americorps Member.

Squaxin Island Tribe

Staff Attorney, Olympia area, WA. The Legal Department advises and represents the Squaxin Island Tribe in federal, Tribal and state courts and in administrative proceedings. The work environment is collegial, collaborative and dynamic, and with an emphasis on creative problem-solving. We seek qualified individuals with top-notch skills. The position will remain open until filled, but first review of applications will occur after April 17, 2017.

Falmouth Institute

Adjunct Faculty, Fairfax, VA. Are you looking to share your knowledge and expand your reputation in Indian Country? Falmouth Institute, the premier provider of culturally relevant education and information services for North American Indian tribes and organizations, is seeking adjunct faculty to teach 2-day and 3-day courses in applied Indian law. Subjects include Employment Law; FLSA & FMLA; Family Law in Indian Country; Indian Land and the Law; Indian Self-Determination Act; Jurisdiction in Indian Country; Protecting Confidential Tribal Records; Rights of Way Over Indian Land; Self Governance; The Essentials of Indian Law;  Understanding the Federal Tort Claims Act for Tribal Organizations; Wills, Probate and Land Consolidation in Indian Country; and Zoning on Indian Land. Courses are held in Las Vegas, Albuquerque, and Seattle, as well as on-site for clients. If you have in-depth knowledge of Indian law and a passion for teaching others, write to basla.andolsun@falmouthinstitute.com to apply.