Friday Job Announcements

Job vacancies are posted on Fridays. Any posts received prior to 12pm EST on Friday will appear in that Friday’s announcements. If you would like to submit a post for an Indian law or leadership job, please send a PDF job announcement and a brief description of job to indigenous@law.msu.edu.

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

Staff Attorney, Racial Justice Program, New York City, N.Y. The Racial Justice Program is seeking a full-time attorney to handle Indian Rights cases, along with other racial justice cases, in its National Office in New York City. A J.D. is required, eligibility to be admitted to the New York Bar within one year of hire, and a minimum of five years of experience is strongly preferred. Please see the website for more information.

Indigenous Justice Legal Fellow, Missoula, M.T. Reporting to the Legal Director, the IJ Legal Fellow will work with Indigenous communities throughout Montana and provide litigation support based on community initiative and demand. The ACLU-MT works on a variety of issues that impact Indigenous people – including tribal sovereignty, voting rights, education equity and school discipline, discrimination in employment and housing, and the criminalization of poverty. Over the past two years we have worked to build Indigenous Justice into every aspect of our organization through building relationships with Indigenous leaders and community members and prioritizing issues identified by Indigenous communities. We have increased our organizing presence in Indigenous communities throughout the state, and are now ready to expand the program by hiring a Legal Fellow committed to supporting Indigenous Justice. This is a one-year position with the possibility of renewal for a second year. This position is designed to help attorneys in the early stages of their careers develop into thoughtful, professional, and effective advocates skilled in the various phases of Indigenous Justice litigation. Please see the website for more information.

Cowlitz Indian Tribe

Staff Attorney, Longview & Ridgefield, W.A. The Cowlitz Indian Tribe is seeking a Staff Attorney to work in the Cowlitz Legal Department. The Staff Attorney is responsible for preparing and analyzing contracts, legal documents, and the Tribal Constitution, codes, and ordinances. The Staff Attorney will be the Prosecutor for the Cowlitz Tribal Court in criminal and civil actions for Tribal issues on the Cowlitz Indian Reservation areas. The Staff Attorney will report directly to and assist the General Counsel with issues and activities concerning tribal legal rights, obligations, and privileges. Starting salary ranges from $80k to $120k, depending on qualifications. Please see the announcement for more information.

Yavapai-Apache Nation

Chief Judge, Camp Verde, A.Z. The Yavapai-Apache Nation is seeking a Chief Judge to serve a two-year term. The Chief Judge presides over and ensures the proper operation of the Yavapai-Apache Nation Tribal Court. The Chief Judge is the primary judicial officer of the Tribal Court and the administrator of the Nation’s courts. Applications close on July 27, 2018. Please see the announcement for more information.

Water Protector Legal Collective

Bookkeeper/Office Manager, Mandan, N.D. The Water Protector Legal Collective is looking for a Bookeeper/Office Manager. Applicants for this position must be proficient in Excel, Word, and QuickBooks; have excellent written/verbal communication skills; the ability to multitask and work in a timely manner; experience in bookkeeping and records management; and maintain confidentiality at all times. WPLC is seeking applicants with a commitment to water protector and indigenous defense and have no ties to law enforcement or the oil industry. Preference will be given to candidates who have a degree in bookkeeping or closely related field from an accredited institution. Please see the announcement for more information.

Staff Attorney, Mandan, N.D. This is a unique opportunity for a prospective movement lawyer to obtain extensive criminal defense and movement legal support training and mentorship. Recent law grads are welcome to apply, and WPLC is willing to support the right candidate through writing the bar in North Dakota and possibly elsewhere as needed. Extensive training and mentorship opportunities will be provided, working alongside some of the most dedicated and experienced movement lawyers in the country. The Staff Attorney will play a key role in WPLC’s ongoing efforts to defend Water Protectors with state criminal charges in North Dakota, and engage in new legal work to support the broader Indigenous-led movement to protect the earth and efforts to expand and advance Indigenous sovereignty and rights that was inspired by the historic gathering of Indigenous nations that occurred at Standing Rock. Please see the announcement for more information.

Ho-Chunk Nation

Senior Staff Attorney, Black River Falls, W.I. Under minimal direction, this professional management-level classification provides legal support to the court; advises the court on legal aspects of administrative and operational issues; performs difficult and complex legal work; provides oversight of individuals or agencies having professional contracts with the court; and directs subordinate staff. Receives general direction from the Chief Judge. This position is distinguished from the Staff Attorney/Law Clerk position in that it provides direction and supervision to other research staff, if any, and has oversight responsibility for contract employees providing professional services. Please see the announcement for more information.

Pascua Yaqui Tribe

Assistant Attorney General, Tucson, A.Z. The Assistant Attorney General represents the Pascua Yaqui Tribe by providing nonpartisan legal advice and representation to officials, agencies, departments, divisions, enterprises, and other entities of the Tribe’s government. Please see the website for more information.

Frederick Peebles & Morgan, LLP

Associate Attorney, Omaha, N.E. Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP has developed a reputation as aggressive litigators, advocates, and accomplished negotiators. Our dynamic team of attorneysoffer a diverse skill set and are able to tackle the toughest and most complex issues facing tribal governments, tribal corporations, and Native Americans. We are seeking an ambitious entry-level Associate Attorney for our Omaha, Nebraska office. You must possess excellent legal writing and research, communication, and interpersonal skills. Please see the job announcement for more information. 

Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe

Tribal Prosecutor, Mashpee, M.A. The Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe is seeking a Tribal Prosecutor to represent the tribe in criminal prosecutions and civil code violations in tribal court. Please see the job announcement for more information.

Last week’s postings: June 15, 2018.