POSITION: ASSISTANT TRIBAL ATTORNEY/PROSECUTOR
LOCATION: Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Tribal Center
16429 Beartown Rd
Baraga, MI 49908
SUPERVISORY CONTROL: Tribal Attorney
SALARY: Contracted (Negotiable - Dependent on work experience)
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Juris Doctor from an accredited Law School
- Must be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Michigan, or commitment to secure membership within one year of employment.
- Eligible for admission to practice before the Federal Bar, or commitment to secure such eligibility.
- General Knowledge of law with an emphasis on applicable current case law, statutes, and regulations relating to Indian tribes. Knowledge of and experience with the operation of court systems. Individuals with experience in Indian law and litigation are preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, must work effectively with other people at a variety of ages and levels, competency in various computer programs, and ability to work independently to get a project completed.
- Must have a valid, unrestricted Driver's License and be insurable to drive fleet vehicles.
- Must be able to obtain a satisfactory clearance in accordance with the Indian Child Protection and Family VIolence Act Background Investigations Policy.
- Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory result of a Security Background Check, pre-employment drug testing, and pre-employment physical.
- Two (2) years of work experience in prosecution or criminal defense or related litigation experience is preferred.
INDIAN PREFERENCE: Preference will be given to qualified individuals of American Indian descent.
VETERAN PREFERENCE: Preference will also be given to qualified Veterans who do not have bad conduct or dishonorable discharges (DD214 required)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist the prosecutor for the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, and perform general i-house duties for the Tribal Council as directed.
- Provide legal advice and assistance to the Tribal Council, administrators, program and enterprise directors/managers.
- Prepare legal documents.
- Conduct legal research and draft memoranda.
- Act as an agent of the Tribal Council in various transactions.
- Provide counsel and representation regarding issues such as treaty rights, taxation, environmental, employment, Indian gaming and civil regulations.
- Represent Tribal Council in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies.
- Provides legal counsel and representation on Indian Child Welfare matters.
- Maintain and revise the Tribal Code. Draft review, revise, and act as a consultant in regard to legal codes and legislation.
- Review and assist in the revision of personnel manuals, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with tribal and applicable federal laws.
- Review contracts for legal sufficiency.
- Advise committees relative to economic and financial development, environmental concerns, employee benefits, and employment policies.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Tribal Attorney.
This position announcement summary is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks which will be required of this position and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of the position will be. It is not intended to limit or modify the right of the supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of this position, nor to exclude other similar duties not mentioned. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.
Please visit http://www.kbic-nsn.gov/index.php/employment for more information.
ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION MUST BE SUBMITTED BY THE CLOSING DATE OR THE APPLICANT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT.
