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COMPANY &
POSITION
Seminole
Tribe of
Florida/
Judicial
Advisor
Seminole
Tribe of
Florida/
Tribal Court
Clerk
DESCRIPTION
LINK
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CLOSING DATE
The incumbent in this position is responsible for serving as the
advisor to the judicial staff, making recommendations on laws
and procedures to their assigned judge. The Judicial Advisor
must follow all policies and procedures of the Seminole Tribal
Court and is bound by the ethical standards established by the
Seminole Tribal Court and the Code of Conduct for Seminole
Tribe of Florida employees. A Degree from accredited Law school
is required. A minimum of two (2) years legal work experience
post law graduation is required. Prior experience on law review,
moot court and/or publication of noteworthy article and high
academic standing is preferred. Bar membership is beneficial,
but not a requirement. Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s
License. Must possess excellent research, writing and
communication skills. Must be proficient in Microsoft software
packages. Attention to detail, strong organizational and time
management skills, is required. Must be able to travel to all STOF
Reservations and work flexible hours including evenings,
weekends and holidays. Please visitwww.semtribe.com to apply
or fax résumés to 954-967-3477.
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The Clerk is responsible for assisting the Clerk of Court in the
administration and day-to-day operations of the Tribal Court of
the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The individual assists in
maintaining the files of all cases filed with the Seminole Tribal
Court and the preparation and maintenance of dockets for court
sessions. The individual assists in the preparation and
dissemination of court documents including summons, notices
and subpoenas and assists in collecting all fines and monies paid
to or collected by the Court. High School Diploma or equivalent
GED is required. An Associate’s Degree is preferred. A minimum
of two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity
performing high level administrative work; or any equivalent
combination of relevant training and experience. Experience in a
court or legal setting with experience utilizing court management
software desired. Thorough understanding of the operation of a
clerk’s office, demonstrated knowledge of legal procedures,
ability to take minutes of meetings, transcribe and compile
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meeting agendas. Outstanding interpersonal skills. Must be
proficient in Microsoft software packages and add-ins. Must have
strong attention to detail, organizational and time management
capabilities. Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s license. Must
be able to travel to all STOF Reservations and work flexible hours
including evenings, weekends and holidays. Seminole Tribe of
Florida member and be able to communicate in either the
Miccosukee or Muscogee (Creek) Indian language is strongly
preferred. Please visitwww.semtribe.com to apply or fax résumés
to 954-967-3477.
Seminole
Tribe of
Florida/
Clerk of Court
The incumbent in this position is responsible for managing and
administering the day-to-day operations of the Tribal Court and
Tribal Appellate Court of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The
individual prepares dockets and calendars of cases for Tribal
Court and Tribal Appellate Court, maintains records of all cases
filed, prepares and disseminates summonses, notices, subpoenas,
and other Court related documents, and collects and accounts for
all fines and monies paid to or collected by the Court. Bachelor’s
Degree in Criminal Justice, Business, Public Administration or
other related field is required. Certification as a Court Clerk or
Juris Doctor from an accredited law school with prior study in
Indian Law is preferred. A minimum of three (3) years
experience working in a court or legal setting with experience
utilizing case management software, accounting and/or
bookkeeping procedures, and exposure to litigation matters is
required. Thorough understanding of the operation of a clerk’s
office, a demonstrated knowledge of legal procedures and the
ability to perform legal analysis is required. Must possess a valid
Florida Driver’s License. Must demonstrate excellent
organizational and interpersonal skills. Must demonstrate
proficiency utilizing Microsoft software packages. Must have the
ability to travel and work a flexible schedule including evenings,
weekends and holidays. Please visitwww.semtribe.com to apply
or fax résumés to 954-967-3477.
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U.S. DOJ/
SPECIAL
LITIGATION
COUNSEL
CIVIL RIGHTS DIVISION - SPECIAL LITIGATION SECTION –
GS-15
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 13-ATT-007
About the Office: The Civil Rights Division, is primarily
responsible for enforcing federal statutes and executive orders
that prohibit, among other things, unlawful discrimination in
education, employment, housing, police service, public
accommodations and facilities, voting, and federally funded and
conducted programs. The laws that the Division enforces also
prohibit conduct by law enforcement agencies, as well as
conditions in public residential institutions, such as health care
and correctional facilities, that violate the constitution.
This position will be located in the Special Litigation
Section (SPL or Section) Civil Rights Division. SPL is seeking up
to three (3) experienced attorneys for the position of Special
Litigation Counsel. Each of the attorneys selected may be
assigned to primarily focus her or his practice in one of the
following areas: Olmstead and conditions of confinement in
health care facilities; juvenile justice systems and institutions;
conditions of confinement in correctional facilities; or police
accountability.
Who May Apply: Current qualified Civil Rights Division
Attorneys only.
Number of Opportunities: 3
Application Period: Applications are being accepted from
Thursday, September 26, 2013 through 11:59 PM ETZ, Monday,
November 04, 2013.
Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The incumbent
will be responsible for duties such as, but not limited to: (1)
personally handling, leading, and/or managing sensitive and/or
complex investigations, litigation, and negotiations; (2) working
with the Section Chief and management team to develop and
establish strategies and priorities in their focus area; (3) leading
team members to coordinate with other federal agencies to
develop strategies for effective and efficient information sharing
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and case referrals; and (4) conducting outreach.
Required Qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D.
degree, be an active member of the bar in good standing (any
jurisdiction), have a minimum of eight years of post-JD
experience, and have substantial knowledge of at least one of the
Section's practice areas. Applicants must demonstrate superior
oral and written communication skills (including strong
advocacy skills), possess excellent professional credentials, and
outstanding professional references. Applicants must also
demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills and professional
judgment, have substantial experience leading investigation
and/or litigation teams, and be able to excel in a highly
demanding environment.
Preferred Qualifications: Given the nature and volume of
this work, the Section generally seeks candidates with significant
litigation experience and a demonstrated commitment to public
service and/or civil rights.
Salary Information: Current salary and years of specialized
experience will determine the appropriate salary level within the
GS-15 range ($123,758 through $155,500 per annum). Final
selection for this position will be subject to budgetary funding
constraints.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized.
Travel: Travel will be required.
Type of Position: Full-time - neither part-time nor job-sharing
is approved for this position.
Submission Process and Deadline Date: To apply, please
refer to the "How to Apply" section
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U.S. Dept. of
Labor/
Management
Analyst
Salary Range: 77,585.00 - 100,859.00 $ /year
Open Period:
Friday, October 25, 2013 to Tuesday, November 05, 2013
Series & Grade:
GS-0343-12/12
Position Information: Full-time Permanent
Promotion Potential: 12
Duty Locations:
1 vacancy - New York - New York, NY, US
Who May Be Considered:
Current/former Fed. employees w/
competitive/reinstatement eligibility; ICTAP/CTAP eligibles in
local commuting area; Veterans' Employment Opportunity Act
eligibles; persons eligible for these non-competitive authorities:
30% or more compensably disabled veterans; persons
w/disabilities; present/former Peace Corps (PC) personnel &
former PC volunteers.
JOB SUMMARY:
Opportunities are Open! Begin a challenging career with the U.S.
Department of Labor (DOL), and you will help shape the
workforce of tomorrow. DOL offers rewarding opportunities to
contribute to a noble mission; to serve and protect American
workers, prepare them for new and better jobs, and to ensure the
safety and fairness of American workplaces.
The Department of Labor values its customers. Every DOL
employee is responsible for delivering good customer service
through accurate, courteous, efficient and effective transactions.
DOL seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse
workforce in which employees' differences are respected and
valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers
we serve. DOL fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment
that promotes collaboration, flexibility and fairness so that all
individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full
potential.
This position is located in the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of
the Solicitor, New York City (Region II). This office has
responsibility for the trial of all civil litigation in the U.S. District
Courts and for administrative proceedings before Administrative
Law Judges arising under various laws and provisions related to
the department. In addition this office represents various
agencies in adverse action matters before the Merit Systems
Protection Board (MSPB) and the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission (EEOC) in the Federal District Courts
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and before arbitrators.
- This position has no promotion potential.
- This position is outside the bargaining unit.
- Relocation costs will not be paid.
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
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Appointment to this position may require a background
investigation.
•
Requires a probationary period if the requirement has not
been met.
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U.S. Citizenship.
DUTIES
Additional Duty Location Info:
1 vacancy - New York - New York, NY, US
The Management Analyst is responsible for advisory services to
the Regional Solicitor, Deputy Regional Solicitor, and all other
regional management personnel. Major functions include but
are not limited to, supervising staff, management analysis,
financial management, personnel management and facility
management to include property management, record
management and procurement. The Management Analyst
represents the Regional Solicitor in decision-making and
cooperative efforts with officials of other DOL agencies, other
Federal agencies and various contractors and suppliers.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EVALUATIONS
Qualifications Required:
Specialized experience: applicants must have at least one year of
specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level.
Examples of specialized experience include: Knowledge and
application of federal acquisition regulations and mastery of
procurement procedures; planning, development and
implementation of analyses related to management activities,
such as analysis of reports of attorney time usage and time and
resources spent on litigation cases; Planning and maintaining
office budget, tracking and recording expenditures, paying bills;
identifying and analyzing problem areas in efficiency of office
procedures and planning and executing solutions; preparing oral
briefings and papers for management; serving as assistant on
policies and procedures that affect budget, personnel
management, and travel and procurement.
There is no educational substitution for specialized experience at
this grade level.
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Applicants must meet time-in-grade, time-after-competitiveappointment and qualifications requirements within 30 calendar
days after the closing date of the vacancy to be eligible for
consideration for selection.
Applicants may be required to provide a writing sample at the
interview.
University of
St. Thomas,
Minnesota/
Tenure-Track
Position in
Leadership and
Public Policy
Job Summary
The University of St. Thomas, School of Education, Department
of Leadership, Policy and Administration invites applicants for a
full-time, tenure-track position. Anticipated start date for this
position is Academic Year 2014-2015. The search committee is
seeking candidates who demonstrate a strong background in
educational and organizational theory as well as a record of
productive research (or a promising potential for developing one)
and a commitment to the value of the liberal arts in leadership.
An earned doctorate is required, as is interest and expertise in
web-based and other modes of program delivery. The
appointment level for this position is commensurate with the
candidate’s qualifications.
The Department of Leadership, Policy and Administration
consists of 8 full-time faculty members; each of whom is
committed to departmental as well as individual initiatives.
Programs of study lead to the Master of Arts degree, the
Educational Specialist degree, administrative licensures and the
Doctorate of Education degree. The Ed. D. program enrolls
students from a wide range of fields, including higher education,
K-12, healthcare, government and business. All programs seek to
model the premise that leadership, in order to be fully legitimate,
must include ethical, intellectual, and skillful practice
components that contribute to the common good.
Established in 1885, the University of St. Thomas is located in
the major metropolitan area of Minneapolis-St. Paul, and is
Minnesota’s largest private university. Its 10,000 students
pursue degrees in a wide range of liberal arts, professional, and
graduate programs.
Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St.
Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who
think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the
common good, and seeks to develop individuals who combine
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career competency with cultural awareness and intellectual
curiosity. The successful candidate will possess a commitment to
the ideals of this mission.
The University of St. Thomas has a strong commitment to the
principles of diversity and inclusion, to equal opportunity
policies and practices, and to the principles and goals of
affirmative action. In that spirit, the University welcomes
nominations and applications from a broad and diverse applicant
pool.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have demonstrated practical and
scholarly expertise in public policy theory, development, and/or
leadership at the state, regional and national levels. The position
requires a completed doctoral degree, a demonstrated record of
teaching excellence, and the strong potential for a productive
publishing agenda and career. The successful candidate’s main
responsibilities will include teaching in a masters program in
Public Policy and an interdisciplinary practitioner-scholar Ed. D.
program in Leadership. In addition the position requires a strong
commitment to advising students at the masters and doctoral
levels.
Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should submit a CV and Cover Letter online. In
addition, we strongly encourage applicants to submit the
following documents with their online application: 1)
documented evidence of recent teaching experience and 2)
samples of published papers, articles, books, etc. (maximum of
three).
Open Until Filled
For more information visit:
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Perkins Coie Portland office
LLP/
Senior Attorney Perkins Coie’s Portland office is seeking an experienced land use
attorney for complex case involvement that is projected to extend
- Land Use
through the next 2 years. The ideal candidate will have
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significant LUBA appeal experience. Additional experience with
energy projects would be an asset. This is, at least initially, a
contract position. A full time arrangement is preferred, however
alternative schedule arrangements including part-time will be
seriously considered. To apply, please click the link below and
submit your cover letter, resume, law school transcript,
references, and a brief writing sample.
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Legal
Counsel
Opportunity
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Legal Counsel, FL - Amazing in-house opportunity in sunny
Florida! Candidates for this position MUST have experience in
Native American Law. This position does not require a particular
Bar admission. However, candidates must be flexible, and able to
travel when needed. In addition to a generous compensation
package, all relocation expenses shall be paid for.
Please contact Debra Klarberg at deb@toplawjobs.com
Illinois
Student
Assistance
Commission/
General
Counsel
Established in 1957, the mission of the Illinois Student Assistance
Commission (ISAC) is to help make college accessible and affordable
for Illinois students through administration of need-based grant and
scholarship programs, outreach efforts across the state and by offering
College Illinois!®, the state’s 529 prepaid tuition plan. The
Commission has distributed more than $10.4 billion in grants,
scholarships and non-loan aid to over 4.8 million Illinois students and
families.
ISAC has an immediate opening for a General Counsel. Reporting to
the Executive Director, and serving as an integral member of the senior
management team, the General Counsel will be responsible for
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managing the agency’s legal department and providing advice and
counsel to staff on legal matters pertaining to the agency. This position
will have a dotted line to the Commission Board.
ISAC’s General Counsel will serve as the agency’s Chief Compliance
Officer, and Ethics Officer, as well as a liaison with other executive and
legislative branch counsels. This position will manage outside legal
and related vendor relationships. The General Counsel will oversee
agency responses to FOIA requests, as well as agency contractual
matters, and will research, draft, or assist in analyzing legislation and
administrative rules, as needed.
Required Qualifications:
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Juris Doctor from a law school approved for accreditation by
the American Bar Association
Member in good standing of the Bar in the State of Illinois
Eligible to practice law in the State of Illinois
Senior-level legal experience in a law firm, government
agency, corporation, or comparable entity
Ideal candidate will also possess the following knowledge and/or
experience:
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General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel in a state agency
Demonstrated capacity to deliver legal advice in a complex
environment, involving an array of distinct constituencies
Managed legal and other risk, while helping an organization
deliver on its mission
Familiarity with labor and employment laws
Evidence of excellent written and oral communications skills
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to successfully gain
the trust and confidence of the Executive Director, senior
leadership team, and the Board of Commissioners
Experience with Federal and Illinois state grants
We offer a competitive salary and an exceptional benefits package
which includes health/dental/vision/life insurance, starting on the first
day of employment; State Employees’ Retirement System; deferred
compensation plan; flexible spending accounts; educational benefits
and more. Please note that we are unable to pay travel and/or relocation
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expenses.
Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume with
salary requirements
via email by close of business Friday, November 15, 2013 to:
Anh Tran
Anh.tran@isac.illinois.gov
ISAC is an equal opportunity employer