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Barnhouse Keegan Solimon & West LLP, a Chambers and Partners ranked law firm specializing in the representation of American Indian Tribes and tribal businesses, is seeking an associate attorney. The position is in-person and full-time. An active New Mexico license to practice law and 2-5 years’ experience are required. Prior federal Indian law or tribal representation experience preferred, but not required. The Firm is committed to the advancement of American Indians and offers a collaborative working environment with opportunities for mentorship and professional growth. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, three references and a writing sample to Barnhouse Keegan Solimon & West LLP at npino@indiancountrylaw.com.
Posted on February 11, 2025.
Advocates for the West seeks a Staff Attorney with 1 to 10 years of legal experience and a passion for the environment to join our talented team working to protect the American West through strategic litigation and legal advocacy.
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Posted on January 30, 2025.
The City of Santa Fe is seeking a New Mexico licensed Attorney to join its Ethics and Campaign Review Board, to fill a vacant position.
Active since 1990, the board plays a vital role in our City’s democratic process.
Its prerogatives and missions include:
The position is on a volunteer basis, with the Board meeting four (4) times a year or more.
Deadline to apply: February 28, 2025.
Please contact Geralyn Cardenas to apply: gfcardenas@santafenm.gov.
More about the Board: click here for a presentation and click here for its Rules of Organization and Practice.
Barnhouse Keegan Solimon & West LLP is seeking a summer law clerk for 2025. This is a paid, in-person, full-time clerkship from mid-May to mid-August 2025, dependent on school schedules. The position is open to current 1L or 2L students. Candidates should possess strong writing and analytical skills and a demonstrated interest in federal Indian law. The clerkship will provide an opportunity to work on a wide range of legal research and writing assignments supporting the Firm’s litigation and transactional practices. If interested, send a cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample (please limit to 5 pages) to jrogers@indiancountrylaw.com, by Friday February 28, 2025. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
About the Firm: Barnhouse Keegan Solimon & West is a full-service law firm based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, dedicated to serving native people, tribal and business interests throughout the United States. Our team of attorneys brings a wealth of expertise addressing Indian law issues and the specialized needs of native tribal governments and entities.
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Posted on January 23, 2025
Under the direction of General Counsel, provides professional legal counsel in the areas of tribal government, federal-tribal relations, jurisdiction issues, environmental and natural resources law and policy, economic development, tribal business enterprise, and employment issues. Works to protect tribal assets and preserve tribal sovereignty.
Posted on December 5, 2024
The State-Tribal Child Welfare Attorney I will be responsible to act as the legal representation for the Pueblo of Isleta Social Services, Truancy Department, in matters where court and/or legal interventions are needed to ensure the safety and well-being of the Pueblo of Isleta community members. The position will also assist the State-Tribal Welfare Attorney II in implementing and executing the Child Welfare Program which consists of collaboration with the State regarding the Indian Family Protection Act.
Posted on November 20, 2024
Pueblo of Isleta and Santa Anak New Mexico
New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA) provides civil legal services to low-income New Mexicans to promote family and economic stability, helping clients access food, shelter, security, and to preserve their unique cultural heritages. NMLA has locations throughout the state, including Santa Ana Pueblo, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Gallup, Roswell, Silver City, and Taos.
NMLA’s Native American Program (NAP) provides free legal services – both civil and criminal – to eligible low-income Native Americans living on or near the 19 Pueblos and the Mescalero Apache tribe in New Mexico. In addition to cases promoting family and economic stability, NAP prioritizes cases arising because of someone’s status as a Native American, including tribal and Indian law, estate planning involving tribal property, racial discrimination, and tribal criminal court cases. Much of NAP’s caseload is comprised of cases in Pueblo courts.
This position is based onsite at the Pueblo of Isleta and at NAP’s office on Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico.
Posted on September 27, 2024
This is a temporary, hybrid part-time Legal Internship. The Legal Intern will work closely with attorneys to assist with tasks such as conducting research, organizing legal files, drafting legal documents, memoranda, and miscellaneous reports. Additionally, the Legal Assistant will maintain client communication, schedule appointments, and meet various due dates associated with court appearances and processes. The Legal Intern may be tasked with various aspects of litigation such as interviewing and preparing witnesses and preparing for pre-trial conferences by organizing evidence or engaging in reasoning and strategizing based on case facts. The legal assistant will be required to read, comprehend, analyze, and apply tribal, federal, and state statues, policies, procedures, case law, and other relevant texts with varying degrees of complexity.
Posted on August 27, 2024
The Chief Judge is the leader of the Judicial Branch of the Pueblo of Pojoaque, include. The Chief Judge is responsible for fairly and impartially hearing and deciding matters within the jurisdiction of the Pueblo of Pojoaque Tribal Court pursuant to the Pueblo of Pojoaque Law and Order Code and customs and traditions of the tribe. The Tribal Court Judge must consistently demonstrate the ability to analyze difficult and complex facts and issues and to issue clear oral and written decisions in a timely manner. Moreover, the Judge must consistently demonstrate judicial knowledge and temperament.
Posted on August 21, 2024
Boulder, CO or Washington, D.C. Remote work considered.
The Native American Rights Fund is a non-profit national Indian law firm representing Indian tribes, organizations, and individuals in Indian law matters of major significance. NARF’s main office is in Boulder, Colorado, with additional offices in Washington, D.C. and Anchorage, Alaska. NARF is looking for an experienced attorney with excellent research and writing skills to assume a water rights and water-related litigation and policy development docket. NARF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Posted on July 17, 2024
Santa Ana, N.M.
NMLA’s Native American Program (NAP) provides free legal services – both civil and criminal – to eligible low-income Native Americans living on or near the 19 Pueblos and the Mescalero Apache tribe in New Mexico. In addition to cases promoting family and economic stability, NAP prioritizes cases arising because of someone’s status as a Native American, including tribal and Indian law, estate planning involving tribal property, racial discrimination, and tribal criminal court cases. Much of NAP’s caseload is comprised of cases in Pueblo courts. This position is based on Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico, but requires occasional statewide travel.
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Posted on July 11, 2024
See full job posting PDF below for more information. The job is open until filled at the moment, and there is no deadline for hiring besides the fact that we will wait until we have 2-3 qualified candidates before interviews occur. Applicants can apply through the job portal on https://www.ntua.com/. Navajo Preference does apply to this job.
Posted on June 25, 2024
Albuquerque, NM
New Mexico Legal Aid seeks a Staff Attorney to serve low-income clients and US Armed Services Veterans. The position is primarily based in Albuquerque with extensive collaboration with the Raymond G. Murphy VA Medical Center, but may involve work throughout New Mexico.
Under administrative direction of the Government Affairs Director, the Public Defender represents indigent clients accused of violating ordinances of the Pueblo of Laguna. Ensures efficient and effective legal advocacy. Consistently applies the Pueblo’s Core Values in support of Workforce Excellence. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information. This position is open until filled.
Posted on May 29, 2024
Flexible location in New Mexico. New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA) provides civil legal services to low-income New Mexicans for a variety of legal issues including domestic violence/family law, consumer protection, housing, and benefits. NMLA has locations throughout the state including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Gallup, Roswell, Silver City, Clovis, Hobbs, Las Vegas, Taos, and Santa Ana. New Mexico Legal Aid seeks a Managing Attorney for Statewide Consumer Law Practice Group (CLPG). The position can be based out of any of NMLA’s offices but will require travel throughout the state.
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Posted on May 28, 2024
New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA) provides civil legal services to low income New Mexicans for a variety of legal issues including domestic violence/family law, consumer protection, housing, and benefits. NMLA has locations throughout the state including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Gallup, Roswell, Silver City, Clovis, Hobbs, Las Vegas, Taos, and Santa Ana. The Staff Attorney will handle a wide range of cases for low-income households on general poverty law issues and clients threatened with loss of housing. The attorney position is based out of the Las Vegas New Mexico co-located with a community partner but, may require occasional travel throughout the state as part of the statewide housing project.
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As an Attorney-Adviser with the Department of the Interior, Office of the Solicitor, Southwest Regional Office, located in Albuquerque, NM your specific duties will include: Providing legal research, analysis, advice and representation to the Bureau of Indian Affairs Southwest Region (BIA Southwest) and other officials of the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI). The primary focus of this position will be on Federal Indian law and other issues for BIA Southwest, including land and environmental law issues, National Environmental Policy Act and permitting matters, contracting issues (primarily under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act), leasing and right-of-way issues, and trespass issues. Visit USAJOBS - Job Announcement for the full job listing.
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Posted on May 7, 2024
The New Mexico Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) seeks a Program Manager to oversee the program work of the Commission in all regions of New Mexico. The CSW educates the public, advocates for supportive policies, celebrates women’s achievements and collaborates with community stakeholders to create a more equitable future for the women of New Mexico. Visit Open Position: Program Manager | New Mexico Commission on the Status of Women (nmcsw.org) for the full job listing.
Posted on May 2, 2024
During her report to the Navajo Nation Council on Monday, April 15, 2024, Chief Justice JoAnn B. Jayne announced two new initiatives by the Hashkééjí Nahat'á (Judicial Branch), including a judicial law clerkship program and an internship and externship program. The Branch is currently seeking applicants for both programs.
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Posted on April 25, 2024
Roswell or Hobbs, New Mexico
New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA) provides civil legal services to low-income New Mexicans for a variety of legal issues including domestic violence/family law, consumer protection, housing, and benefits. NMLA has locations throughout the state including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Gallup, Roswell, Silver City, Clovis, Hobbs, Las Vegas, Taos, and Santa Ana Pueblo.
NMLA is seeking a Managing Attorney for its Hobbs, Roswell and Clovis Offices to help lead NMLA's advocacy efforts throughout Southeast New Mexico. The position is based in Hobbs or Roswell but will require travel.
Statewide
New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA) provides civil legal services to low-income New Mexicans for a variety of legal issues including domestic violence/family law, consumer protection, housing, Tax and benefits. NMLA has locations throughout the state including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Gallup, Roswell, Silver City, Clovis, Hobbs, Las Vegas, Taos, and Santa Ana Pueblo.
Consumer matters underpin many of the issues NMLA clients face and can take many forms. The Consumer Law Practice Group assist New Mexicans facing a variety of consumer related matters from debt collection defense, garnishment, by car sales, credit reporting issues, and a variety of other areas.
New Mexico Legal Aid seeks a Paralegal to provide support for attorneys across New Mexico Legal Aid in our Consumer Law Practice Group. Responsibilities will be statewide. Due to the range of service area, this position may be housed in any of NMLA's statewide office locations.
Denver, CO
The Office of the General Counsel at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is currently seeking applications for an Attorney Advisor position in its Denver, CO, Regional Office (Region 8). Who May Apply: This vacancy announcement is open to all U.S. citizens and may be used to fill multiple positions.
The Office of the General Counsel is the legal team for HHS, providing quality representation and legal advice on a wide range of highly visible national issues. OGC supports the development and implementation of the Department’s programs by providing the highest quality legal services to the Secretary of HHS and the organization’s various agencies and divisions.