Tribal Attorney

JOB TITLE: Tribal Attorney DEPARTMENT: Office of Tribal Attorney REPORTS TO: Senior Tribal Attorney STATUS: Full Time/Exempt WAGE GRADE: O Hourly Rate: $59.31 to $ 75.93 SALARY AND BENEFITS Competitive salary DOE, COLA and merit increases as approved. Employer Medical, Dental, Vision Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death and Disability - Equal to one year's salary. Employer Paid Short and Long Term Disability 401(k) and up to 4% Employer Contribution Match Paid Leave: Annual, Sick, Bereavement, Cultural, Jury Duty Holidays and Closures: Approximately 24 holiday and administrative closures annually. SUMMARY : At the direction of the Senior Attorney, the Tribal Attorney provides legal advice to the Nooksack Tribal Council, the Nooksack Tribe's governmental departments and its separate entities. The Tribal Attorney will represent the Nooksack Indian Tribe in matters brought in Tribal, State and Federal courts, code writing, administrative hearings and legal research and writing. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Provide legal advice and representation on a broad range of legal issues to the Nooksack Tribal Council, the Nooksack Tribe's governmental departments and its separate entities. Review, negotiate and draft contracts, resolutions and other legal documents, including but not limited to revising the Tribal Constitution, codes, and policies. Maintain effective working relationships with Tribal officials, employees and the community. Manage case load, prepare cases up to and including trial in criminal and civil matters. Utilize best practice methods to perform legal research and writing in drafting memorandums, contracts and pleadings. Continue professional development,