Supreme Court Posting

National Congress of American Indians; Georgia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi seeks an Associate Justice for its Tribal Supreme Court. The appointee will serve a six-year term, hearing appeals from the Trial Court and helping to shape Court Rules and Administrative Orders.

Qualified candidates are licensed attorneys in good standing, at least 30, and not employed by NHBP or seeking Tribal Council seats; a background check will be conducted, and some travel may be required in Michigan.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Hear appeals from the Trial Court and work with the Chief Judge and staff in developing Court Rules and Administrative Orders.
• Serve as Associate Justice for a six-year term of office.
• Ensure compliance with the NHBP Constitution and contribute to judicial governance.

Education

Licensed attorney in good standing

Job description

Opened Oct 6, 2026 Closing Nov 2, 2026 Organization Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi Locations Fulton, MI Contact Information

Job Description

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.

Skills & Qualifications

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.

• 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.