NHBP Tribal Supreme Court Associate Justice

Nhbp Nsn; Fulton Township (MI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi seeks qualified individuals to serve as Associate Justice on the NHBP Tribal Supreme Court for a six-year term ending December 31, 2032. Letters of interest due by November 1, 2026.

The Associate Justice will hear appeals, work with the Trial Court’s Chief Judge and staff, and contribute to developing Court Rules and Administrative Orders. Candidates must undergo a background check and meet constitutional qualifications.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 30 years old.
• Must be a licensed attorney in good standing.
• Must not be NHBP employee or a candidate for Tribal Council.
• Must have never been convicted of a violent crime, felony, or fraud.

Responsibilities

• Hear appeals from the Trial Court and participate as a Supreme Court Justice.
• Collaborate with the Trial Court’s Chief Judge and staff on Rules and Administrative Orders.

Job description

The Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi takes great pride in serving its Membership and community and we are always seeking outstanding individuals who wish to do the same.

All hiring and promotions within the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi include preference criteria, which create employment opportunities for qualified individuals who are Tribal Members, parent or spouse of Tribal Members, or enrolled Members of other Federally Recognized Tribes. New opportunities are updated regularly, so please check back often.

TRIBAL COUNCIL SEEKS LETTERS OF INTEREST FROM PERSONS TO SERVE AS ASSOCIATE JUSTICE ON THE NHBP TRIBAL SUPREME COURT. The Tribal Council is soliciting letters of interest from qualified individuals interested in being appointed to serve as Associate Justice on the NHBP Supreme Court. The individual appointed to this position would be appointed to a six-year term of office expiring on December 31, 2032. Letters of interest must be submitted no later than November 1, 2026, to be considered.

NHBP Judicial Branch: The NHBP Judiciary is a Constitutional Branch of Government established under Article XI of the Band’s Constitution. The NHBP Court is a court of general jurisdiction, and the Supreme Court hears appeals from the Judiciary’s Trial Court. In addition to hearing appeals, members of the Supreme Court also work with the Trial Court’s Chief Judge and other court staff in the development of Court Rules and Administrative Orders.

Qualifications for Appointment: In accordance with the NHBP Constitution, persons interested in being appointed to the Tribal Judiciary must agree to undergo an extensive background investigation and may be asked to appear before the Tribal Council to answer questions about their qualifications for the position. The qualifications of prospective appointees are determined by the Tribal Council in accordance with the qualifications for office contained in Article XI of the NHBP Constitution which include the following:

• Has attained the age of thirty (30) years;
• Is a licensed attorney in good standing;
• Not be an employee of NHBP or presently serving, or a candidate for, a seat on the elected Tribal Council; and
• Has never been convicted of a violent crime, felony or a crime of fraud.

Members of the bench are compensated for services at a competitive hourly rate. In accordance with the NHBP Constitution, "the amount of [compensation] shall not be reduced during such person's term of office." Justices are also reimbursed for reasonable expenses including travel to and from Michigan.

Amy Wesaw - Chief Legal Officer

LETTERS OF INTEREST MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN NOVEMBER 1, 2026