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Prosecutor: Quinault Indian Nation

Indian Country Today

The Quinault Indian Nation is accepting applications for an attorney to serve as a full-time prosecutor in the Quinault

The Quinault Indian Nation is accepting applications for an attorney to serve as a full-time prosecutor in the Quinault Tribal Court. This position will represent the Nation in criminal proceedings, fish and game proceedings, civil and juvenile and dependency cases. Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school; become a member of the Quinault Tribal Bar within 6 weeks of employment. Active membership in federal or State Bar, in good standing or ability to attain reciprocal admission to the Washington State bar within 6 months of hire. At least 3 years’ experience in prosecution or criminal defense. Demonstrated knowledge of landmark cases involving the Quinault Nation. Experience or substantive education in federal Indian law, including such topics as tribal sovereignty and jurisdiction, and protection of tribal treaty rights. A valid driver’s license and ability to meet GSA insurance requirements. Applications are available at: http://quinaultindiannation.com/ A completed application must be received by Close of Day on 8/24/18, applications can be emailed to: jobs@quinault.org

Jodi Rave Spotted Bear

Jodi Rave Spotted Bear is the founder and director of the Indigenous Media Freedom Alliance, a 501-C-3 nonprofit organization with offices in Bismarck, N.D. and the Fort Berthold Reservation. Jodi spent 15 years reporting for the mainstream press. She's been awarded prestigious Nieman and John S. Knight journalism fellowships at Harvard and Stanford, respectively. She also an MIT Knight Science Journalism Project fellow. Her writing is featured in "The Authentic Voice: The Best Reporting on Race and Ethnicity," published by Columbia University Press. Jodi currently serves as a Society of Professional Journalists at-large board member, an SPJ Foundation board member, and she chairs the SPJ Freedom of Information Committee. Jodi has won top journalism awards from mainstream and Native press organizations. She earned her journalism degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder.