JOBS: Hopi Tribe

Assistant General Counsel I & II
Office of General Counsel

The Hopi Tribe is seeking attorneys for its Office of General Counsel. The Assistant General Counsels work on a wide variety of legal issues in the course of advising the Hopi Tribal Council in carrying out its legislative and other governmental responsibilities. The attorneys will assist the Office of General Counsel in meeting the Tribe’s litigation, economic development, administrative, and sovereignty objectives. The attorneys must have substantive experience in Federal Indian Law and have the ability to work effectively with tribal leaders and community members. The Tribe prefers that applicants have five or more years of experience. Applicants must be a member of the Arizona State Bar or able to become a member within one year of taking the position. This position will remain open until filled or withdrawn. To apply, please send letters of interest with a resume and a self-edited writing sample to: Scott Canty, Office of General Counsel, The Hopi Tribe, P.O. Box 123, Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039. Electronic submissions in Word format will be accepted and can be sent to scanty0856@aol.com. For any questions, the Office of General Counsel can also be reached at: 928-734-3140; fax: 928-734-3149.


Deputy General Counsel
Office of General Counsel

The Hopi Tribe is seeking a Deputy General Counsel for its Office of General Counsel to provide professional legal counsel and representation to the Hopi Tribal Government – including the legislative and executive branches of the Hopi Tribe, administrative departments, offices and programs – as specified by the Tribal Council and the General Counsel. The Deputy General Counsel manages the day-to-day and administrative matters of the Office of General Counsel, including staff oversight. The Deputy General Counsel must have substantive experience in Federal Indian law and have the ability to work effectively with tribal leaders and community members as his/her duties will focus on the priority areas and issued as assigned by the Tribal Council and the General Counsel. The Tribe requires applicants to have a J.D. and at least six years of experience. Applicants must be a member of the Arizona State Bar or able to become a member within one year of taking the position. This position will remain open until filled or withdrawn. To apply, please send letters of interest with a resume and a self-edited writing sample to: Scott Canty, Office of General Counsel, The Hopi Tribe, P.O. Box 123, Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039. Electronic submissions in Word format will be accepted and can be sent to scanty0856@aol.com. For any questions, the Office of General Counsel can also be reached at: 928-734-3140; fax: 928-734-3149.