Law Office Tribal Code Writer and Law Clerk

Open: February 20 2026Close: May 15 2026Job Title: Tribal Code Writer & Law ClerkDepartment: Law OfficeReports To: DirectorHours: 40 Hrs/Wk Full TimeSalary: Based on Salary MatrixBenefits Requisition: 854 *Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information call or email The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical dental vision life insurance a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing paid holidays and paid time off including birthday Summary:Under the general supervision of the Director this position conducts research and interviews to gather information for documenting policy and procedure manuals for departmental operations for all entities within the Tribe by performing the following duties. Provides advice to the Tribal Government the Tribal Council and various departments and programs of the Tribe to ensure Code Ordinances Resolutions are in compliance with the Tribes Constitution and By-Laws and implements the directives of the Tribal Council and Duties and ResponsibilitiesActs as a liaison and support to Tribal Council Legal Administration and all Tribal Entities with regard to flow of information understandability and application of policies to standard operating guidelines. Develops writes and interprets instructions and policy/procedures for the Tribes various Administrative Departments or other Tribal Entities in a timely manner maintaining and using a writing style that is logical and clearly with the management team to update/maintain current internal control manuals in the established writing each project to completion by coordinating publication printing and information by interviewing management and subject matter recommendations for change by using discretion and independent judgment to eliminate risk and legal and edits Standard Operating Procedures Technical Reports Process Descriptions and related documents in support of moving developed processes into policy resolution amendments from Tribal Council and implements them into appropriate policy and procedure manuals in a timely manner and makes sure that re-writes are distributed to appropriate a history of all changes to policy and procedure manuals etc. through a change control and documentation legal research as necessary to assure that all Tribal Codes regulations and policies are in compliance with applicable other job-related duties as assigned by the Law Office Director including without limitation the work of a traditional law clerk working within a private or governmental law Code Writer shall not give direct legal advice unless admitted to practice as an attorney by the Washington State Bar Association but may provide assistance and research support to an attorney of the Law work of the Code Writer shall be performed in coordination with and under the direction of the Law Office Director and such attorneys of the Law Office as may be designated by the Law Office Director as the Director may designate on a case by case ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory and RequirementsTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential and/or ExperiencePosition requires a Law Degree. Ability to interpret and communicate technical information to all levels of experience is required. Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel required. Language SkillsEmployee must demonstrate the ability to interact tactfully and positively with Tribal members all levels of staff and management. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Ability to read analyze and interpret common professional journals financial reports and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from staff and regulatory agencies. Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions. Ability to effectively present information to management employees and groups of SkillsAbility to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions percentages ratios and proportions and apply them to practical AbilityAbility to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule or CertificatesMust have a valid Washington State Drivers License and proof of insurance Skills and AbilitiesMust pass a criminal background check; must not have any felony writing and editing and detail to handle multiple projects persuasive and clear verbal communication customer service and interpersonal self-starter and able to perform under DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential the ability to operate a personal computer multi-line telephone calculator facsimile and the ability to read write communicate and interpret information accurately in the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or employee occasionally is required to stand and employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop kneel crouch or employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 vision abilities required by this job include close vision color vision and ability to adjust EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential noise level is low to physical exertion is low to is performed in an office are frequent employee contacts and interruptions during the may be stressful at times due to the sensitive or confidential issues being Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of Preference Employer as Required by LawOnline Application Tips:1. If you are using a PC use Chrome. If you are using a MAC use Safari.2. Upload additional documents (resume cover letter letters of recommendation proof of Indian blood etc.) to the resume tab as one (1) PDF file or email documents to and we can add them to your online application. Please send in copies of any degrees or certificates that you have been awarded.3. 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