Legislative Branch Legal Counsel Vacancy

Attorney Announcement pdf version

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT – LEGISLATIVE ATTORNEY
Crow Tribe of Indians
Legislative Branch of Government
Crow Agency, Montana 59022
Crow Indian Reservation

The Crow Tribal Legislature is seeking proposals for an attorney position. Interested applicants must provide a written proposal which includes each of the following:

1. Resume (education, work history, licenses and certifications)
2. Letter of interest (2 pages or less); and
3. Description of expected compensation and available time commitment, along with an indication of whether there is any preference by the applicant to work on a contract basis or as a member of staff.

This position will require education and experience necessary to successfully provide legal services to the Crow Tribal Legislature which includes legal research and writing, drafting and review of proposed tribal legislation, legal training for the Branch. This position requires a strong understanding of federal Indian law, the Crow Constitution, Crow Tribal Law, including but not limited to Crow Tribal legislation, statutes, and resolutions. Be in good standing in Montana and be willing to seek admission to the Crow Tribal Bar. Indian and Crow tribal preference shall apply.

All materials should be emailed to the Crow Tribal Legislature at the following address: schandler@ctlb.org
Please cc the following:
Speaker of the House, Sen. Tom Yellowtail: tomy@ctlb.org
Secretary of the House, Sen. Brandon Good Luck: bgl@ctlb.org
Legal Assistant, Leslie PlainFeather: lplainfeather@ctlb.org

Materials will be accepted until the position is filled. The Legislature is seeking to fill the position as soon as practical.