THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES
Chief Judge
THREE AFFILIATED TRIBES, New Town, North Dakota, United States, 58763
POSITION SUMMARY:
The position of Chief Judge of the Fort Berthold District Court (which is the Tribal Court of the Three Affiliated Tribes, also known as the MHA Nation) entails presiding, in a professional manner, over legal courtroom proceedings and some input into the administration of the Court. The duties performed require the individual to exercise considerable independent judgment in managing the Court docket, ruling on motions and other pre-trial matters, conducting hearings, and deciding cases in a fair and impartial manner to the ends that justice may be administered and law order maintained.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:
Supervises for some purposes the Associate Judge(s) and some Court staff; counsels them regarding matters of policies and procedures and effective sentencing; and offers suggestions and corrections with regard to some administrative matters.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Presides at arraignments, pre-trial conferences, civil and criminal trials and other special hearings; and hears and disposes of civil and criminal cases and other special matters.
Reviews and supervises the maintenance of the Tribal Court docket.
Approves and signs criminal warrants, emergency orders, and other legal documents.
Adopts Court rules and regulations for the internal administration of the Court such as records management, access and safekeeping; information dissemination; public relations; Court security; and personnel conduct and intra-department conduct.
Assists with the preparation and administration of the Court's annual budget.
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve Court operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer services.
QUALIFICATIONS OF CHIEF JUDGE:
Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school.
Attorney licensed by a State and the Fort Berthold District Court and in good standing with both the licensing State and the Three Affiliated Tribes.
Experience in Federal Indian law.
Valid driver's license with the ability to obtain a North Dakota license.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
MHA Nation Public Safety and Judicial Center with indoor office space and courtrooms.
Note:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
Preference will be given to bona fide American Indian applicants in accordance with TAT policies and Federal Indian regulations for such preference.
THE MANDAN, HIDATSA, ARIKARA TRIBES DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE, AGE, HANDICAP, MARITAL STATUS, POLITICAL PREFERENCE, GENETICS OR MEMBERSHIP OR NON-MEMBERSHIP IN AN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION, EXCEPT AS ALLOWED BY THE INDIAN PREFERENCE PROVISION OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED AND NORTH DAKOTA HUMAN RIGHTS ACT.
PERSONS OF INDIAN ANCESTRY WHO WISH TO CLAIM INDIAN PREFERENCE SHOULD SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR TRIBAL ENROLLMENT CERTIFICATE INDICATING THE AGENCY ENROLLED.
All interested persons must submit the following information:
Job Application
Copies of:
-Diplomas/Certificates and Transcripts
-2 Forms of IDs: (1 Driver License and/or State Issued ID), and 1 Other
-Indian or Veteran Preference documents (If applicable)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50.00 - $85.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
License/Certification:
Bar (Required)
Ability to Commute:
New Town, ND 58763 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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The position of Chief Judge of the Fort Berthold District Court (which is the Tribal Court of the Three Affiliated Tribes, also known as the MHA Nation) entails presiding, in a professional manner, over legal courtroom proceedings and some input into the administration of the Court. The duties performed require the individual to exercise considerable independent judgment in managing the Court docket, ruling on motions and other pre-trial matters, conducting hearings, and deciding cases in a fair and impartial manner to the ends that justice may be administered and law order maintained.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:
Supervises for some purposes the Associate Judge(s) and some Court staff; counsels them regarding matters of policies and procedures and effective sentencing; and offers suggestions and corrections with regard to some administrative matters.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Presides at arraignments, pre-trial conferences, civil and criminal trials and other special hearings; and hears and disposes of civil and criminal cases and other special matters.
Reviews and supervises the maintenance of the Tribal Court docket.
Approves and signs criminal warrants, emergency orders, and other legal documents.
Adopts Court rules and regulations for the internal administration of the Court such as records management, access and safekeeping; information dissemination; public relations; Court security; and personnel conduct and intra-department conduct.
Assists with the preparation and administration of the Court's annual budget.
Demonstrates continuous effort to improve Court operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer services.
QUALIFICATIONS OF CHIEF JUDGE:
Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school.
Attorney licensed by a State and the Fort Berthold District Court and in good standing with both the licensing State and the Three Affiliated Tribes.
Experience in Federal Indian law.
Valid driver's license with the ability to obtain a North Dakota license.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
MHA Nation Public Safety and Judicial Center with indoor office space and courtrooms.
Note:
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
Preference will be given to bona fide American Indian applicants in accordance with TAT policies and Federal Indian regulations for such preference.
THE MANDAN, HIDATSA, ARIKARA TRIBES DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE, AGE, HANDICAP, MARITAL STATUS, POLITICAL PREFERENCE, GENETICS OR MEMBERSHIP OR NON-MEMBERSHIP IN AN EMPLOYEE ORGANIZATION, EXCEPT AS ALLOWED BY THE INDIAN PREFERENCE PROVISION OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964, AS AMENDED AND NORTH DAKOTA HUMAN RIGHTS ACT.
PERSONS OF INDIAN ANCESTRY WHO WISH TO CLAIM INDIAN PREFERENCE SHOULD SUBMIT A COPY OF THEIR TRIBAL ENROLLMENT CERTIFICATE INDICATING THE AGENCY ENROLLED.
All interested persons must submit the following information:
Job Application
Copies of:
-Diplomas/Certificates and Transcripts
-2 Forms of IDs: (1 Driver License and/or State Issued ID), and 1 Other
-Indian or Veteran Preference documents (If applicable)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50.00 - $85.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
License/Certification:
Bar (Required)
Ability to Commute:
New Town, ND 58763 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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