All interested persons must submit the following information:

2 Forms of ID: (1 Driver License and/or State Issued ID), and 1 Other

Indian or Veteran Preference documents (If applicable)

Submit all necessary information to the following addresses:

The Associate Judge conducts proceedings as assigned and shall preside over all civil and criminal, and juvenile cases and arraignments as needed.

The Associate judge is a full-time position.The terms of employment will be set forth in the contract between the Associate Judge and the Chief Judge.

The Associate Judge must be of high moral character and integrity; must have never been convicted of a criminal offense for which punishment of imprisonment was imposed; must not have been dishonorably discharged from any Branch of Armed Services/; and, must be a member in good standing of the bar of any State Court.

Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation 

The Associate Judge conducts proceedings as assigned and shall preside over all civil, criminal and juvenile cases; and arraignments as needed.

·Extensive knowledge of the laws, rules, policies and procedures that pertain to the applicable Tribal, Federal and State laws as applicable to the Fort Berthold District Court

·Knowledge of the equipment and use of computers, office software and application, and general office equipment.

·Be able to research case law pertaining to decision making on a case.

·Skilled in interpreting judicial policies, rules, guidelines, procedures and must perform legal research.

·Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

·Analytical and decision-making ability.

·Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited law school.

·Licensure as an attorney eligible to practice law in a State jurisdiction.

·Experience in the practice of law which includes court experience.

·Experience in Federal Indian law is preferable.

Work is performed in a courtroom and an office setting.The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated.

The ability to deal with demands of a stressful environment is recommended due to the nature of the subject matter.

May be subject to confrontations in the process of assisting in resolving differing opinions.

The necessary body functions typically require; sitting, standing, stooping, and walking, talking, hearing, seeing, feeling, reaching and fingering requirements of other reasonable methods that accommodate an individual in completing necessary functions of the job.

Associate Judge 

Center for Alaska Coastal Studies 

This summer, the Community Organized Restoration and Learning (

) Network, based in several locations throughout Southcentral Alaska, and the Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies, located in Homer, are hosting the four-week Community Coastal Experience for its fourth year. This program is a paid opportunity for Alaskan adults over 18 to explore career and internship pathways in marine and coastal research, environmental monitoring, archaeology, and Alaska Native cultural history and arts related to the coastal environment of Southcentral Alaska. 

Applications are open for the Community Coastal Experience internship!

Join us for a month of learning and travel in Seward and Kodiak! The Community Coastal Experience (CCE) is an adult internship program organized by the CORaL Network to increase opportunities in marine & coastal research, environmental monitoring, and Alaska Native cultural history & arts. The 2026 CCE will run from June 8 - July 3, 2026, and interns will receive a $3,500 stipend as well as travel, food, and lodging. This program is open to all Alaskans 18+ who live within or who hold strong ties to the region affected by the 

 Oil Spill. At-large Tribal citizens or others who hold lineal ties to the spill-affected region, but who no longer live within Alaska, are also eligible to apply.

$3,500 stipend plus travel, food and lodging 

Community Coastal Experience Internship 

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NCAI welcomes American Indian, Native Hawaiian and Alaska Native businesses, governments and organizations to submit open positions to NCAI.


Employers are welcome to submit postings if they fit one of the following criteria:

The position requires a significant amount of interaction with tribal communities

The position requires specific skills (e.g. fluency in a native language, knowledge of federal Indian law)

The business or organization is a member of NCAI in good standing.

All postings are subject to approval and will remain on the site for no more than 45 days.

 and include a contact email, organization, duties and responsibilities, skills and qualifications and any other relevant information for the job.


 We do not accept individual resumes on behalf of or for non-NCAI job opportunities.

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Associate Judge

Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation

Community Coastal Experience Internship

Center for Alaska Coastal Studies

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