Deputy Attorney General
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$ 120000 - 150000
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Job Description
Job Title: Deputy Attorney General
Reports to: CEDA
Salary Range: $120000 $150000 Annually
Benefits: Health Vision & Dental Insurance Retirement Contributions PTO and Paid Holidays
Classification: Salary Exempt
Status: FullTime Regular w/ Benefits
Location: Oakhurst CA
JOB SUMMARY
The position of Deputy Attorney General shall be responsible for protecting all Tribal sovereignty and for providing legal advice and representation to all Tribal officials agencies departments and branches of Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians. The Deputy Attorney General will defend the integrity of the Tribe. The Deputy Attorney General is prohibited from offering individual legal advice or representing individual Tribal Members but instead serves to protect the rights of all members of the Tribe by administering fair and impartial justice. Maintains confidentiality of all Tribal information.
Essential Duties
Prepares Motions Resolutions and Ordinances.
Prepares and reviews contracts agreements leases rights of way and similar documents to promote the legal interests of the Tribe.
Provides legal advice on the rights obligations and privileges of the Tribe.
Reviews federal legislation federal regulations constitutions statutes decisions and ordinances applicable to Tribal government.
Examines legal data and conducts research on assigned legal matters; drafts legal memoranda summarizing results and legal conclusions.
Represents the Tribe in court hearings; represents departmental directors and supervisors in personnel grievance hearings.
Negotiates contracts purchases and other agreements promoting the best legal and financial interests of the Tribe.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by conducting research; reviews case histories and rulings; attends workshops conferences and seminars; establishes networks; confers with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations.
Maintains documentation and confidentiality of all Tribal information.
Contributes to a team effort.
Performs other duties as assigned by the CEDA Board of Directors and/or Tribal Administrator.
Qualifications
Education
Minimum education required:
J.D. Degree from an ABA accredited law school.
Experience
Minimum experience required:
Must have a valid license to practice law in the State of California and be a member in good standing of the State Bar of California.
At least five 5 years of law practice experience with a law firm legal department non profit or legal services organization.
Must be free of any conviction by any state or the United States for a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term of one 1 year or more or by any foreign government for a crime which would be punishable by imprisonment for a term of one year or more if committed in California or must have been pardoned for such offense or have had a conviction for offense overturned or reversed by a court of competent jurisdiction.
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Familiarity with the Tribes Constitution laws and culture is preferred but not required.
Ability to work in a highperformance fastpaced highpressure environment.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills.
Adept at multitasking have unquestionable integrity with a commitment to accuracy.
Organized with unfailing attention to detail and outstanding project management skills.
High level of comfort/ease interacting with all levels in the Tribe.
Ability to translate complex legal issues and requirements into understandable terms for easy dissemination across the organization.
Ability to complete tasks in a timely and accurate manner
Must operate and maintain confidentiality
Application Process:
Submit the following:
- Complete and submit an application for this position with an attached resume/cover letter to: or by mail to: PRCI Human Resources P.O. Box 2226 Oakhurst CA 93644
- If claiming Tribal or Native Preference documentation is required.
Incomplete applications or failure to submit the requested information will result in the disqualification of your application.
PRCI Tribal Preference:
In accordance with applicable Tribal Law and Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act the PRCI Administration shall give preference in hiring promotion transfer and layoff to enrolled members of the Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians. To qualify for this preference applicants must meet minimum qualifications of employment and submit verification of enrollment in the Tribe. Tribal preference means that Tribal Members who are equally qualified as nontribal members will be hired. In addition on the Human Resources Interview rubric that allows for a total of 75 points during interviews Tribal members will be awarded an additional 7.5 points 10 of total allotted points) counted in the overall tally. Tribal members who are not Chukchansi will receive Indian preference by awarding five additional points 6.7 of the total allotted points).
Indian Preference Statement:
Under CFR 25 Part 276 and by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act Section 701(b) and 703(i) preference in filling all vacancies provided to qualified PRCI Tribal Members and/or other American Indian/Alaska Native Candidates.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
