Nabadc
General Counsel Yurok Tribe Tribal Government
Nabadc, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
POSITION SUMMARY:Under the general supervision of the Yurok Tribal Council, the General Counsel will assist the Yurok Tribal Council and Tribal Departments in the legal matters related to the business of the Yurok Tribe. Incumbent will be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling all activities of the Office of the Tribal Attorney. The General Counsel will ensure the efficient and economical use of the resources of the department, including budgeted funds, grant monies, personnel, facilities, and time, to accomplish short-term and long-range objectives.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform legal research including extensive analysis of legal positions. Determine and apply legal principles and precedents to problems and issues.Provide legal advice, counsel and assistance to the Tribal Council and departments in relation to their duties and the operation of the Tribe and its programs in compliance with the Constitution, laws, and policies of the Yurok Tribe.Negotiate Federal and State contracts.Provide opinions concerning personnel policies and procedures.Provide legal advice related to employment classification and dispute resolution.Draft appropriate ordinances and policies that assist in the implementation of the Tribe’s Self-Governance objectives.Represent the Tribe in Indian Child Welfare cases as needed.Provide opinions on, draft documents and policies, and attend meetings concerning regulatory and environmental matters.Review and approve contracts entered into by the Tribe.Prepare legal briefs, develop strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of a case.Manage all outside legal counsel.Promote tribal sovereignty in alignment with the Constitution and laws of the Yurok Tribe.Perform other related duties as assigned.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Juris Doctor degree required.Law School graduate licensed to practice law in the State of California and 15 years practicing law as a licensed attorney.Candidates with equivalent combinations of education and experience will be taken into consideration.For more information, visit
www.yuroktribe.org/jobs
or contact
HR@yuroktribe.nsn.us .
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Perform legal research including extensive analysis of legal positions. Determine and apply legal principles and precedents to problems and issues.Provide legal advice, counsel and assistance to the Tribal Council and departments in relation to their duties and the operation of the Tribe and its programs in compliance with the Constitution, laws, and policies of the Yurok Tribe.Negotiate Federal and State contracts.Provide opinions concerning personnel policies and procedures.Provide legal advice related to employment classification and dispute resolution.Draft appropriate ordinances and policies that assist in the implementation of the Tribe’s Self-Governance objectives.Represent the Tribe in Indian Child Welfare cases as needed.Provide opinions on, draft documents and policies, and attend meetings concerning regulatory and environmental matters.Review and approve contracts entered into by the Tribe.Prepare legal briefs, develop strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of a case.Manage all outside legal counsel.Promote tribal sovereignty in alignment with the Constitution and laws of the Yurok Tribe.Perform other related duties as assigned.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Juris Doctor degree required.Law School graduate licensed to practice law in the State of California and 15 years practicing law as a licensed attorney.Candidates with equivalent combinations of education and experience will be taken into consideration.For more information, visit
www.yuroktribe.org/jobs
or contact
HR@yuroktribe.nsn.us .
#J-18808-Ljbffr