Colville Tribes
Associate Judge (JL-35538)
Colville Tribes, Nespelem, Washington, us, 99155
Job Location:
Nespelem - Nespelem, WA Position Type:
Contract Employee Education Level:
Graduate Degree Salary Range:
$44.37 - $59.96 Hourly CLOSING DATE:
Open until filled with Bi-weekly reviews POSITION:
Associate Judge SALARY:
$44.37 - $59.96 per hour DOE REPORTS TO:
Chief Judge LOCATION:
Tribal Courts; Nespelem, Washington Basic Functions:
This is an Exempt position. Provides a broad range of judicial functions at the trial court level for the Colville Tribal Court of the Confederated Tribes. Preside over cases of Criminal, Civil, and Family Law as appointed by the Chief Judge. Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Training: Requires a Juris Doctorate Degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association or equivalent education qualifying for admission to the Washington State Bar Association. Prior successful judicial experience preferred. Must have been a successful practicing attorney with a minimum of 4 years of experience, with a background in criminal and civil law litigation preferred. Must be a member in good standing of any State Bar Association and have sufficient legal training to preside over criminal/civil proceedings. Practice in a Tribal Court setting preferred. Must submit a legal writing sample with application. Must complete a judicial questionnaire which is available from Colville Tribal Human Resources; if selected for an interview, a supplemental questionnaire will be provided. Must provide at least five (5) employment references along with application. Must be a member of the Washington State Bar Association or able to obtain admission by motion. Must be a member of the Washington State Bar Association within one year of employment. Must be a member of the Colville Tribal Bar or pass the Tribal Bar and be admitted to practice in Tribal Court within 90 days of hire. Special Conditions: Must have no pending disciplinary actions before any state or tribal bar association, no finding of dishonesty in any court: tribal, state, and/or federal. Must have never been found guilty of a felony or convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. Must have no finding of any ethics breaches from a Judicial Commission or Washington State Bar or any Tribal Court. Must notify immediate supervisor of any involvement with law enforcement which is not work-related within 72 hours. Work history must demonstrate strict compliance with an attorney’s ethical obligations of competence, diligence, loyalty, honesty, and confidentiality. Must reside on or near the Colville Indian Reservation or be willing to relocate to the area. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Requires working knowledge of general court procedures and processes as well as some knowledge of the Colville Tribal Code and supporting case law, as well as knowledge of the laws of the State of Washington and applicable case law. Knowledge and understanding of the Colville Tribes Community and its people, including Tribal Law, Customs, and traditions is preferred. Requires knowledge of a variety of case types, which may include criminal, civil, MINOC (dependency), family law, and infraction cases. Requires knowledge of tribal sovereignty, alternative sentencing and restorative justice; substance use disorder treatment; mental health court alternatives; culturally appropriate sentencing; and trauma-informed courtroom management. Requires significant skills in leadership, courtroom management, and conflict resolution. Requires knowledge of and skill at using common office productivity software. Requires knowledge of and familiarity with Zoom. Requires ability to manage and preside over a busy court docket with professionalism, care, and efficiency. Requires ability to conduct legal research and write legal opinions in a timely manner. Requires ability to analyze information and data to make recommendations for amendment or adoption of laws to improve the legal and judicial system. Must be able to function indoors in an office environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature. Requires the ability to work effectively with high-level judicial temperament, integrity, and ethics with courts of other jurisdictions, Tribal legal offices and representatives, and the public. Requires the ability to work as a contributing member of a team, work productively and cooperatively with other teams, Tribal Officials, and external customers, and convey a positive image of the Tribal court and its services. Requires the ability to maintain confidentiality of private and sensitive information. Requires the ability to attend training sessions and be able to conduct staff training. Requires the ability to uphold the highest level of confidentiality throughout employment. Requires the ability to demonstrate and show humility and compassion. Requires ambulatory ability and ability to sit for extended periods of time, to use microcomputers and peripheral equipment, accomplish other desktop work. Requires the ability to use near vision to read printed materials. Requires auditory ability to carry on conversations in person and over the phone. Requires manual and finger dexterity to write, use a pointing device and keyboard at an advanced rate, operate microcomputer, and to operate other standardized office equipment, almost constantly requiring repetitive motions. Requires the ability to be available on call by phone 24 hours per day to hear requests for extradition warrants, search warrants, and other orders of an immediate nature. Requires the ability to work varying flexible and extended work hours. Requires the ability to work in a high-stress environment and multi-task on a daily basis. Requires regular, consistent attendance. Must satisfy the Colville Business Council that he or she is, or can, become familiar with the Laws and Constitution of the Confederated Tribe of the Colville Reservation and with the basic principles of federal Indian law and law which defines and controls tribal sovereignty. Note:
Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety-sensitive, it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing. TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY;
PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED. If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment. INFORMATION:
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P. O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155,
Jaycee.ferguson.hrs@colvilletribes.com . 509-634-2846.
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Nespelem - Nespelem, WA Position Type:
Contract Employee Education Level:
Graduate Degree Salary Range:
$44.37 - $59.96 Hourly CLOSING DATE:
Open until filled with Bi-weekly reviews POSITION:
Associate Judge SALARY:
$44.37 - $59.96 per hour DOE REPORTS TO:
Chief Judge LOCATION:
Tribal Courts; Nespelem, Washington Basic Functions:
This is an Exempt position. Provides a broad range of judicial functions at the trial court level for the Colville Tribal Court of the Confederated Tribes. Preside over cases of Criminal, Civil, and Family Law as appointed by the Chief Judge. Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Training: Requires a Juris Doctorate Degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association or equivalent education qualifying for admission to the Washington State Bar Association. Prior successful judicial experience preferred. Must have been a successful practicing attorney with a minimum of 4 years of experience, with a background in criminal and civil law litigation preferred. Must be a member in good standing of any State Bar Association and have sufficient legal training to preside over criminal/civil proceedings. Practice in a Tribal Court setting preferred. Must submit a legal writing sample with application. Must complete a judicial questionnaire which is available from Colville Tribal Human Resources; if selected for an interview, a supplemental questionnaire will be provided. Must provide at least five (5) employment references along with application. Must be a member of the Washington State Bar Association or able to obtain admission by motion. Must be a member of the Washington State Bar Association within one year of employment. Must be a member of the Colville Tribal Bar or pass the Tribal Bar and be admitted to practice in Tribal Court within 90 days of hire. Special Conditions: Must have no pending disciplinary actions before any state or tribal bar association, no finding of dishonesty in any court: tribal, state, and/or federal. Must have never been found guilty of a felony or convicted of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. Must have no finding of any ethics breaches from a Judicial Commission or Washington State Bar or any Tribal Court. Must notify immediate supervisor of any involvement with law enforcement which is not work-related within 72 hours. Work history must demonstrate strict compliance with an attorney’s ethical obligations of competence, diligence, loyalty, honesty, and confidentiality. Must reside on or near the Colville Indian Reservation or be willing to relocate to the area. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Requires working knowledge of general court procedures and processes as well as some knowledge of the Colville Tribal Code and supporting case law, as well as knowledge of the laws of the State of Washington and applicable case law. Knowledge and understanding of the Colville Tribes Community and its people, including Tribal Law, Customs, and traditions is preferred. Requires knowledge of a variety of case types, which may include criminal, civil, MINOC (dependency), family law, and infraction cases. Requires knowledge of tribal sovereignty, alternative sentencing and restorative justice; substance use disorder treatment; mental health court alternatives; culturally appropriate sentencing; and trauma-informed courtroom management. Requires significant skills in leadership, courtroom management, and conflict resolution. Requires knowledge of and skill at using common office productivity software. Requires knowledge of and familiarity with Zoom. Requires ability to manage and preside over a busy court docket with professionalism, care, and efficiency. Requires ability to conduct legal research and write legal opinions in a timely manner. Requires ability to analyze information and data to make recommendations for amendment or adoption of laws to improve the legal and judicial system. Must be able to function indoors in an office environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature. Requires the ability to work effectively with high-level judicial temperament, integrity, and ethics with courts of other jurisdictions, Tribal legal offices and representatives, and the public. Requires the ability to work as a contributing member of a team, work productively and cooperatively with other teams, Tribal Officials, and external customers, and convey a positive image of the Tribal court and its services. Requires the ability to maintain confidentiality of private and sensitive information. Requires the ability to attend training sessions and be able to conduct staff training. Requires the ability to uphold the highest level of confidentiality throughout employment. Requires the ability to demonstrate and show humility and compassion. Requires ambulatory ability and ability to sit for extended periods of time, to use microcomputers and peripheral equipment, accomplish other desktop work. Requires the ability to use near vision to read printed materials. Requires auditory ability to carry on conversations in person and over the phone. Requires manual and finger dexterity to write, use a pointing device and keyboard at an advanced rate, operate microcomputer, and to operate other standardized office equipment, almost constantly requiring repetitive motions. Requires the ability to be available on call by phone 24 hours per day to hear requests for extradition warrants, search warrants, and other orders of an immediate nature. Requires the ability to work varying flexible and extended work hours. Requires the ability to work in a high-stress environment and multi-task on a daily basis. Requires regular, consistent attendance. Must satisfy the Colville Business Council that he or she is, or can, become familiar with the Laws and Constitution of the Confederated Tribe of the Colville Reservation and with the basic principles of federal Indian law and law which defines and controls tribal sovereignty. Note:
Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety-sensitive, it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing. TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY;
PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED. If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment. INFORMATION:
Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P. O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155,
Jaycee.ferguson.hrs@colvilletribes.com . 509-634-2846.
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