Staff Attorney

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Staff Attorney
Duties: The candidate leads the Legal Department to support the Tribal Executive branch by offering proactive counseling and advice; drafting and review of legal documents; and representing the Tribal Administration in problem-solving, negotiation, and litigation. Represents the Tribe overall and provides guidance, coordination of legal strategies, and assistance. Complex Indian law and intergovernmental matters, and issues, which may obligate or substantively affect the Tribe are referred to the Tribal Attorney, or coordinated with the Tribal Attorney, at the Tribal Attorney’s discretion. Advise Tribal administration/departments on legal issues. Advice and assist Tribal staff in complying with the contracting process, including preparing and/or reviewing contracts and agreements. Represent Tribal administration in Tribal courts, state and federal courts, arbitration and other judicial and administrative forums. Represent Tribal administration and Tribal programs in negotiations. Perform legal reviews and assist Tribal administration and programs in correspondence when requested. Provide legal assistance, advise and/or represent Tribal administration and programs in such areas as personnel policy, grievances, program appeals, program eligibility, compliance with applicable law and regulations, and constitutional and civil rights compliance/responsibilities. Provide legal assistance to programs in the development and application of program activities. Maintain current knowledge of statutes and new legislation affecting Tribal activities. Interpret Federal, State, and Tribal Law as it applies to Tribal program development and application. Develop or revise ordinances and policies. Develop an annual departmental budget and oversee the expenditures. Supervise and direct department personnel. Direct preparation of departmental reports. Assists Tribal Attorney on issues of Tribal significance, and in other Tribal issues, at the Tribal Attorney’s discretion. Coordinates department activities to the Tribal Attorney’s overall legal strategy for the Tribe.

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