Job Openings: Appellate Judge and Chief Judge

APPELLATE JUDGE - CROW NATION COURT OF APPEALS

The Judicial Branch of the Crow Nation seeks an Appellate Judge for the Crow Court of Appeals. This is a contract position for legal services on an as-needed basis compensable at an hourly rate to be negotiated based on qualifications. Candidates must be licensed to practice law by the highest court of any state and must be confirmed by the Crow Legislative Branch. A candidate with experience in Indian law and culture is preferred. Send cover letter, resume, materials to Chief Judge Yarlott, PO Box 489, Crow Agency, MT 59022 or by email to jyarlott@crowcourts.org. Closing Date: November 30. Request full position description and/or send questions by email to Sherry Matteucci, Judicial Branch Legal Advisor, at sherryma2c@gmail.com. No phone calls, please.

CHIEF JUDGE - MESCALERO APACHE TRIBAL COURT

SUMMARY: The Chief Judge is responsible for fairly and impartially hearing and deciding judicial matters within the jurisdiction of the Mescalero Apache Tribal Court and supervising Associate Judges. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Adhere to the Tribal Code and Tribal Personnel Policies and Procedures * Hear and determine all types of cases filed in the Tribal Court, including but not limited to: criminal, traffic, civil (e.g. domestic relations, probate, repossession, breach of contract, personal injury), juvenile, and child welfare cases (e.g. neglect, dependency, delinquency, truancy) * In a timely manner, conduct legal research and issue orders * Preside over jury trials * Issue search and seizure warrants, arrest warrants, and orders of protection where appropriate * Assist the Court Administrator in the development of Court rules of procedure in all areas listed above MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: * Pursuant to Article XXVI, Section 4 of the Revised Constitution of the Mescalero Apache Tribe, the successful candidate for the position of Chief Judge must: A) Possess at least a one-quarter degree of Indian blood and is a member of a federally recognized Indian tribe, nation, band or is an Eskimo, Aleut or other Alaska Native; B) Be not less than thirty-five (35) years of age, nor more than seventy (70) years of age; and C) Never have been convicted of a felony nor a misdemeanor within the past year * Possess a high school education or its equivalent KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: * Demonstrate oral and written communication skills as well as ability to perform legal research and possess analytical skills commensurate with the position of Chief Judge * Demonstrate knowledge of general legal principles in all areas listed in "Duties and Responsibilities" * Demonstrate knowledge of Federal Indian Law * Understand, appreciate and promote the ideas of tribal self-determination and tribal sovereignty * Possess and demonstrate a judicial temperament * Possess a working knowledge of computers and software SALARY: Salary is negotiable, and is dependent upon qualifications and budgetary concerns. CLOSING DATE: This position is open until filled. SUBMIT RESUME WITH COPY OF CERTIFICATE OF INDIAN BLOOD TO: Nelva L. Cervantes, John D. Wheeler & Associates via 1) first class mail to 500 E. Tenth Street, Suite 305, Alamogordo, NM 88310; 2) facsimile to (575) 437-3557 or 3) email to nc@jdw- law.com

-Carolyn