RFP: Tribal Court Judge

Summary

Interested applicants must submit a proposal including:Cover letter (indicating position of interest)Resume or Curriculum VitaeProof of licensureProfessional referencesSubmit Proposals To: Lisa Henderson, Compliance Officer, Mi'kmaq Nation, 7 Northern Rd, Presque Isle 04769Tribal preference will be given in accordance with applicable laws and policies.Job DescriptionThe Mi'kmaq Nation is requesting proposals from qualified individuals to provide legal services for the following position:Tribal Court JudgeThis position supports the administration of justice within the Mi'kmaq Nation Tribal Court system. Candidates must demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to fair, impartial, and culturally responsive legal proceedings that respect Tribal sovereignty.Skills & QualificationsMinimum QualificationsJuris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law schoolActive license to practice lawRelevant legal or judicial experiencePreferredExperience with Tribal Courts or Indigenous communitiesExperience with ICWA cases.Knowledge of restorative or culturally informed justice practicesAdditional RequirementsAdherence to professional legal ethics and confidentiality standardsAbility to work within Tribal Court procedures and schedulesDisclosure of any potential conflicts of interestWillingness to undergo background and credential verification.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Interested applicants must submit a proposal including:Cover letter (indicating position of interest)Resume or Curriculum VitaeProof of licensureProfessional referencesSubmit Proposals To: Lisa Henderson, Compliance Officer, Mi'kmaq Nation, 7 Northern Rd, Presque Isle 04769Tribal preference will be given in accordance with applicable laws and policies.Job DescriptionThe Mi'kmaq Nation is requesting proposals from qualified individuals to provide legal services for the following position:Tribal Court JudgeThis position supports the administration of justice within the Mi'kmaq Nation Tribal Court system. Candidates must demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to fair, impartial, and culturally responsive legal proceedings that respect Tribal sovereignty.Skills & QualificationsMinimum QualificationsJuris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law schoolActive license to practice lawRelevant legal or judicial experiencePreferredExperience with Tribal Courts or Indigenous communitiesExperience with ICWA cases.Knowledge of restorative or culturally informed justice practicesAdditional RequirementsAdherence to professional legal ethics and confidentiality standardsAbility to work within Tribal Court procedures and schedulesDisclosure of any potential conflicts of interestWillingness to undergo background and credential verification.#J-18808-Ljbffr