Tribal In-House Counsel Association

Trial Level Tribal Court Judge – The Mashantucket Pequot Tribe seeks a part-time judge for the Trial Level of the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Court. The position is for an independent contractor paid at an hourly rate. The court docket consists primarily of torts, contract, family, employment, criminal and probate matters. The Tribal laws can be found at mptnlaw.com . The applicant must be of the highest moral and ethical character; licensed to practice law in the highest court of any state of the United States; must have a minimum of five (5) years of experience as a practicing attorney, but preferably ten (10) years, and significant experience and knowledge in federal Indian and tribal law; and preferably three (3) years of experience as a judge or other similar decision-making position. Please submit letter of interest and resume/curriculum vitae via mail or email to: Susan Bookataub, Paralegal III, Office of Legal Counsel, Mashantucket Pequot Tribe, P.O. Box 3777, Mashantucket, CT 06338, sbookataub@mptn.org .

Posted 4-11-24

Jenna Band of Choctaw Indians

Job Announcement Assistant Tribal Attorney.pdf

Posted 4-6-24

Poarch Band of Creek Indians

Assistant Attorney General - https://poarchbandofcreekindians.applytojob.com/apply/HRswNQniU1/Assistant-Attorney-General

Posted 3-25-24

Pascua Yaqui Tribe

Assistant Attorney General - ICWA Unit - https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pascuayaqui/jobs/4427394/assistant-attorney-general-icwa-unit

Posted 3-20-24

Pueblo of Acoma

VA0462024 Chief Judge.pdf

Posted 3-14-24

Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians

Assistant General Counsel - Recruitment (adp.com) or www.PokagonBand-nsn.gov

Posted 3-8-24

Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians

Associate Attorney - Recruitment (adp.com)

Posted 3-8-24

Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians

Assistant General Counsel.pdf

2024 02 21 Prosecutor-LVD_PD_final.pdf

Posted 3-8-24

Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas

Tribal District Court Judge.cj.pdf

Posted 3-7-24

Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation

Assistant Attorney General - https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=general+counsel&l=united+states&fromage=7&vjk=9f77d1582053c9fd

Posted 2-26-24

Yavapai-Apache Nation

Chief Prosecutor - Yavapai-Apache Nation.pdf

Posted 1-24-24

NCAI

NCAI_Policy Lead.docx

Posted 1-17-24

Tohono O'odham Nation Office of Attorney General

Assistant Attorney General IV - Sells, AZ - Tohono O'odham Nation Jobs (isolvedhire.com)

Posted 1-4-24

Kewenvoyouma Law, PLLC

Kewenvoyouma Law Associate Posting.docx

Posted 12-20-23

DNA People's Legal Services

Chinle-Managing-Attorney-Job-Description.pdf

Hopi PD-Managing-Attorney-Job-Description 23.08.24.pdf

Director of Central Intake Job Description (final)_12142023.pdf

NM Senior Attorney Job Description 10.20.2023.pdf

Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community

Assistant General Counsel

Salary

$152,342.00 - $224,710.00 Annually

Location

Scottsdale, AZ

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

100067-231108

Department

General Counsel

Opening Date

12/14/2023

Closing Date

1/14/2024 11:59 PM Arizona

Under general supervision of the General Counsel, provides legal review and advice to the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community (SRPMIC or Community) government. Ensures that applicable laws are followed so that tribal sovereignty is protected and enhanced. Provides assistance to avoid or prevent expensive legal disputes and litigation and protects the Community’s legal interests. Assignments in this job may include legal work in specific areas (i.e. – health care law IHS funding and compliance, gaming regulations, employment and benefits, risk management, work with tribal enterprises, litigation, contracts). This job class is treated as FLSA Exempt.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an American Bar Associated accredited college or university with a Law Degree (Juris Doctor) and at least three (3) years of experience as a licensed attorney representing Native American tribes in legal affairs; preference for in-house tribal government experience in the areas of healthcare law, employment, benefits, gaming regulation, contracts, litigation, and representation of tribal enterprises. Experience that has provided knowledge of social, political, and legal framework of tribal governments is essential.

Equivalency: Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience that would allow the candidate to satisfactorily perform the duties of this position, will be considered.

Underfill Eligibility: An enrolled Community Member whom closely qualifies for the minimum qualifications for a position may be considered for employment under SRPMIC Policy 2-19, Underfill.

Special Requirements

Must be a member in good standing with a state bar association. If currently not a member of the Arizona Bar must take and pass the Arizona Bar Exam and be admitted to the Arizona Bar within one (1) year from the date of hire. In addition, candidates must have the ability to practice in Federal District Court if required. Must attend a minimum of 15 hours annual continuing legal education as related to job and approved by supervisor.

Prior to hire as an employee, applicants will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to pass a pre-employment background/fingerprint check. Employees are subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Website

http://www.srpmic-nsn.gov/employment

Posted 12-11-23

Pechanga Band of Indians

Senior Associate General Counsel -10-2023.pdf

Posted 12-8-23

Association of Village Counsel Presidents

General Counsel Job Announcement.pdf

Posted 11-27-23

Tohono O'odham Nation

ALA_IV-II.jobannouncement(Nov2023).pdf (Assistant Legislative Attorney)

TICA is a non-profit 501(c)(6) organization created to provide resources and networking opportunities to assist tribal in-house practitioners.