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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

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Department of Justice Attorney Vacancy announcements can be found at

The Office of the Solicitor

US Department of Interior

-Attorney Vacancies-

The Office of the Solicitor,U.S. Department of the Interior, has a number of vacancies for attorneysat varying grade/salary levelswithexperience in Indian Lawfor positionsinWashington, D.C., Atlanta, and Sacramento. These vacancies may include one Supervisory Attorney to be located in Washington D.C. Thepositionsrequire a backgroundin multiple subject areaspertaining to the field of federal Indian law;experience workingwith the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Indian Education and/or the Office of Special Trusteeis desired. In order toqualify, you must hold a law degree, be a member of a state bar,and posses additional professional legal experience appropriate for the position for which you are being considered.

To apply, pleasesubmita letter of interest highlighting your background and resume (to include 3 references). If you have questions, please contact Lori Jarman orKimberly Benton at (202) 208-6115. The positions will be filled as appropriate candidates are identified. We will continue to accept applications until all vacant positions have been filled. We appreciate your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. The U.S. Department of the Interior is an equal opportunity employer.

The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe

Position Title: Associate General Counsel

The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe seeks a full-time Associate General Counsel for its on-reservation Office of General Counsel. The Office was established in August 2008, and has taken on most of the workload formerly performed by outside counsel. The Associate serves under the supervision of the General Counsel and will have a significant opportunity to help shape the strategic legal planning of the Tribe. The Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe is involved in many important and fascinating issues.

Nature of Practice: The Associate General Counsel is one of two lawyers in the Office. As a salaried professional, the Associate General Counsel will generally have substantial latitude to work on projects directly with the Tribal Council, CEO, and tribal programs, to exercise independent professional judgment, and to contribute to the development of the Office. Duties include all matters pertaining to representation of the tribal government, as assigned or authorized, including: advice to and representation of the Tribe, its officers and staff; drafting of ordinances, regulations, and policies; representation of the Tribe and its entities in tribal, federal, and state courts, administrative tribunals, and before federal and state legislative bodies and agencies; negotiation and review of contracts and commercial transactions; drafting legal documents.

Qualifications:

• Required: A law degree from an accredited law school and a license to practice law (lawyers licensed by a state other than Washington must acquire a Washington license ASAP); strong writing, research, negotiation, and interpersonal communication skills; litigation experience; and an ability to thrive in an interdisciplinary and cross-cultural work environment.
• Desired: A Washington State law license with 5–8 years as a practicing attorney; civil litigation experience in federal, tribal, and state courts; experience in Indian law and tribal-government representation, including ordinance drafting and basic governmental processes such as Self-Governance compacting, grants, contracts, etc.; experience working with federal and state agencies; economic development, gaming, and commercial transaction experience; exceptional writing and research skills.

Location: The Office of General Counsel is located in the Elwha Tribal Center on the Lower Elwha Reservation, about five miles west of Port Angeles, Washington. Port Angeles is a small, historic town located on the Strait of Juan de Fuca and just a few miles from Olympic National Park. The office is approximately 85 miles west of Seattle.

Salary: Depends on experience. Full-time compensation includes medical and dental, retirement savings plan, and other fringe benefits.

Application: Applications must be received by March 15, 2013, but because the Tribe would like to hire a lawyer for this position as soon as possible, applicants are encouraged to apply ASAP. To apply, submit a cover letter, a current resume, at least three professional references, and a writing sample to (e-mail preferred):

Trent S.W. Crable, Associate General Counsel

Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe

2851 Lower Elwha Road

Port Angeles, Washington 98363

E-mail:

Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY (Litigation)

Fredericks Peebles & Morgan LLP is a nationwide law firm dedicated to the representation of American Indian tribes and organizations. We represent tribes and tribal entities in a wide spectrum of services including business transactions, litigation and governmental affairs, in many forums, including state, federal, and tribal courts.

We are seeking an experienced litigation attorney for our Omaha, Nebraska office. Minimum qualifications include:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Status as an active member in good standing of the bar with any state jurisdiction
• Minimum of three to five years of federal or state litigation experience or served as a law clerk to a federal district court judge
• Legal experience in tribal and Federal Indian law
• Excellent analytical, research and writing abilities
• Ability to work well independently and as a team in a fast paced environment

In addition to the minimum qualifications, it is strongly preferred that applicants possess the following skills:

• Litigating or trying cases in federal or state courts or in administrative proceedings
• Preparing pleadings and briefs, taking and defending discovery, conducting hearings and litigating the action or proceeding through trial
• Knowledge of, and skill applying various state or Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and Rules of Evidence
• Taking depositions and/or conducting other examinations of witnesses
• Effectively communicating with opposing counsel, co-counsel and federal/state/tribal agency representatives

Your contributions are rewarded with a “Total Compensation” Package including a competitive salary, bonus potential and excellent benefits.

Send your resume today with a cover letter, salary requirements, writing sample and law school transcripts, if graduated within the last 5 years to:

Ann Hacker, Director of Human Resources

3610 N 163rd Plaza

Omaha, NE 68116

Position is open until filled

Office of Hearings and Appeals

Position Title: Director

SALARY RANGE:$119,554 - $179,700 The maximum salary for individuals who have not previously held an SES position is $165,300.
OPEN PERIOD: one month
SERIES & GRADE:ES-0905-00/00
POSITION INFORMATION:Full-Time Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:00
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy – Arlington, VA
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Applications will be accepted from US Citizens.

• Manages one in every five acres of land in the United States.
• Operates more than 800 dams and irrigation facilities.
• Oversees water projects that irrigate lands generating 60 percent of our Nation’s vegetables.
• Manages lands and waters that generate one-third of the Nation’s domestic energy supply.
• Undertakes research and provides scientific information to advance our knowledge of our surroundings.
• Serves American Indians, Alaska Natives, and affiliated island communities.
• Works with States to restore abandoned mine land sites and protects communities.
• Manages 388 national park units and 542 wildlife refuges.
• Employs over 75,000 individuals at approximately 2,400 locations across the United States, Puerto Rico, U.S. territories, and freely associated states who work with thousands of state, local, and public interest groups to help cities and towns address their natural resource needs.

MAJOR DUTIES:

NOTE: Special requirements for current and former political appointees. See How to Apply section for more information.

The Director, Office of Hearings and Appeals exercises program management and administrative responsibilities with respect to the hearings and appeals functions of the Department, in accordance with existing policies, regulations, and procedures. These responsibilities include strategic planning, budget execution, performance management, human capital management, and information resources management. The Director serves as an ex officio member of the Appeals Boards of the Office, and he or she may participate in their decisions. The Director may assume jurisdiction of any case pending before any Appeals Board of the Office, review a decision of any Appeals Board, or direct reconsideration of a decision by any Appeals Board. As requested, the Director advises the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, and Assistant Secretaries on matters relating to administrative review functions within the Department. The Director formulates or reviews policies, procedures, and regulations relating to such functions.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Basic Qualifications Requirement:

As a basic requirement, applicants must have a J.D. or LL.B. degree and must be, at the time of appointment or conversion, a current, active member in good standing of a bar of a State, the District of Columbia, or a territory or commonwealth of the United States and must comply with relevant ethical codes.

Other Information:

The applicant selected for this position will be required to file a Financial Disclosure Report, SF-278, and the supplemental form, Confidential Statement of Employment and Financial Interest, DI-278. All forms must be filed within 30 days after the selection for this position.

The sensitivity level of the position requires completion of a successful background investigation of the selectee. Prior to appointment, all applicants tentatively selected for this position may be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use.

We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online, you may FAX your resume, narrative statement and other supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144 and use the official FAX coversheet found here

REMINDER: ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59pm ET (Washington, D.C. time) ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT (closing date).

ASSISTANT UNITED STATES ATTORNEY
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Western District of Washington
Seattle, Washington
Vacancy Announcement: 13-WDWA-AUSA-02 (Criminal)
February 21, 2013-February 27, 2013

About the Office: The United States Attorney's Office (USAO) for the Western District of Washington is responsible for representing the federal government in virtually all litigation involving the United States in the Western District of Washington (WDWA). This includes criminal prosecutions for violations of federal law, civil lawsuits by and against the government, and actions to collect judgments and restitution on behalf of victims and taxpayers. WDWA has an authorized strength of approximately 74 Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs). The USAO is divided into two litigating Divisions (Criminal and Civil). The USAO's main office is in Seattle, Washington, with a branch office located in Tacoma, Washington.

Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: One or more positions may be filled under this vacancy. The position will be located in the Criminal Division of the Western District of Washington. The applicant for this position will be assigned a variety of criminal matters involving various areas of federal law. The responsibilities may include work with the 25 Native American Tribes located in Western Washington. Candidates with prior experience in the areas of 1) Asset Forfeiture; 2) Cyber-Crimes/Electronic Evidence; 3) Gun or violent crime prosecutions; or 4) Indian Country are requested to describe their work in these areas in their cover letter and resume.

AUSAs in the Criminal Division prosecute federal criminal cases in the Western District of Washington. AUSAs in the Criminal Division advise federal law enforcement agents on criminal investigation, present criminal cases to the grand jury, try criminal cases before the United States District Court, and represent the United States in criminal appeals before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Who may apply: Any U.S. Citizen.

Qualifications: The applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least three years post-J.D. experience. Ideal qualifications include at least five years of post J.D. litigation experience.

Applicants must demonstrate a quick analytical ability and an ability to synthesize a wide range of data, help direct an investigation and have the ability to accurately and precisely articulate the critical issues in a case. Applicants must demonstrate superior oral and writing skills, strong research and interpersonal skills, and good judgment. Applicants must possess excellent communication and courtroom skills, and exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff and client agencies. Applicants must have a demonstrated capacity to function, with minimal guidance, in a highly demanding environment and in the highest ethical manner.

Applicants will be expected to do their own legal research and writing and will be substantially self-sufficient in preparing day-to-day correspondence and pleadings. Applicants also must demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills to include experience with automated research on the Internet, electronic court filing, and electronic e-mail and word processing systems.

Travel: Occasional travel within and outside the District will be required.

Type of Position: All initial attorney appointments to the Department of Justice are made on a 14 month (temporary) basis pending favorable adjudication of a background investigation.

Salary Information: Assistant United States Attorneys' pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number of years of professional attorney experience. The range of pay with locality is $54,304 to $143,728.

Location: Seattle or Tacoma, Washington.

Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized.

Application Process and Deadline Date: Interested personsmust email in pdf format: (a) a cover letter referencing Vacancy Announcement: 13-WDWA-02 (Criminal), addressed as set forth below, and (b) a detailed resume to:

Jenny A. Durkan
United States Attorney
Attention: Annette L. Hayes
First Assistant United States Attorney
700 Stewart Street, Suite 5220
Seattle, Washington 98101

This position will be open until filled; however, applications received by February 27 will be given first consideration.

No telephone calls please.

CAREER OPPORTUNITY

STAFF ATTORNEY [LGLF-24]
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION FOUNDATION

Racial Justice Program, NY

For more than 92 years, theAmerican Civil Liberties Union Foundation (ACLU), has been at the forefront of virtually every major battle for civil liberties and equal justice in this country. Principled and nonpartisan, the ACLU has offices in all 50 states, Washington, DC and Puerto Rico, and brings together the country’s largest team of public interest lawyers, lobbyists, communication strategists, and members and activists in the advancement of equality, fairness, and freedom, especially for the most vulnerable in our society. TheRacial Justice Program (RJP)of the ACLU’s National office in New York City invites applications for the full-time position ofStaff Attorney.

OVERVIEW

The ACLU’S Racial Justice Program challenges racial discrimination and other practices and policies that have a direct or disparate impact on communities of color with a particular emphasis on education and criminal justice issues and with an emerging focus on economic issues. Among its other goals, RJP seeks to ensure that all children have access to equal, high quality educational opportunities, regardless of race or ethnicity. Likewise, the RJP is dedicated to exposing and eliminating discriminatory racial practices and policies which have a disproportionate impact on communities of color throughout the criminal justice system. RJP has worked to assure that persons of color have access to economic opportunities in the areas of government programs and access to home ownership. In furtherance of these goals, RJP, often working with the ACLU’s 53 affiliates nationwide, has filed lawsuits challenging disparate educational opportunities, pre- and post- 9/11 racial profiling, policies and practices which push children out of the education system into the juvenile justice and criminal justice systems, unfair lending practices and a range of police and criminal justice system practices which have a particularly adverse impact on communities of color.

RJP has also engaged in other innovative advocacy and public education efforts including the development of resource materials and web sites addressing a number of racial justice issues. RJP is part of the ACLU Equality Center, which also includes the ACLU’s work on immigrant’s rights, voting and disability rights.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Litigate in trial and appellate courts, both state and federal, including writing and reviewing briefs, motion papers, and affidavits, preparing witnesses and taking and defending depositions.

Conduct legal research and fact investigations to identify racial justice issues subject to legal challenge.

Develop new cases and identify and work with potential plaintiffs and witnesses.

Support and advise ACLU affiliates, coalition partners and racial justice bar on legal and policy issues.

Serve as a resource for, and, when needed, participate directly in ACLU legislative and policy work.

Advance ACLU goals through public education, advocacy and media.

Supervise student interns, legal fellows, and paralegals.

Work on funding proposals, reports and donor solicitations as requested.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

J.D. degree is required. A minimum of seven years of litigation experience preferred.

Ability to work independently as well as within a team.

Demonstrated commitment to racial justice issues and public interest law preferred.

Ability to engage in complex legal analysis and fact investigation in an impact litigation setting.

Excellent legal research and writing skills are essential.

Experience conducting factual research and interviewing witnesses preferred.

Knowledge of criminal and racial justice law is strongly preferred.

Fluency in Spanish is a plus

Ability and willingness to travel is required.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, a legal writing sample (sample will not be returned) and the names of three (3) references by email rence[LGLF-24/ACLU-W]in the subject line.Please note that this is not the general ACLU applicant email address. This email address is specific to the Racial Justice Program posting. In order to ensure your application is received, please make certain it is sent to the correct e-mail address. You can expect to receive an automatic response that acknowledges the submission of application materials.