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-657225-55181500COWLITZ INDIAN TRIBE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCESJOB ANNOUNCEMENTATTORNEY I OR ATTORNEY IIPOSITION DESCRIPTION Title: Attorney I or Attorney IISchedule: Monday - Friday Location: RemoteClassification: Exempt Opening Date: May 26, 2021Salary Range: $75K to $120K Annual DOEClosing Date: June 9, 2021 or until filled Position Summary: The Cowlitz Indian Tribe is a federally recognized sovereign Tribe providing services to Tribal Members and other Native Americans throughout Western Washington. With the support of over 300 employees, the Tribe provides services in the area of health care, human services, childcare, food security, housing and similar areas. The Cowlitz Legal Department consists of 3 attorneys and one paralegal supporting the activities of the Cowlitz Tribal Government. Attorney I or II reports directly to the Tribal Attorney who, in turn, reports directly to the 22-member Cowlitz Tribal Council.Attorney I and Attorney II are responsible for preparing and analyzing contracts, legal documents, Tribal Constitution, Codes, and Ordinances and making high-quality presentations to the Cowlitz Tribal Council. Attorney will be the Prosecutor for Cowlitz Tribal Court in criminal and civil actions for Tribal issues on the Cowlitz Indian Reservation areas including trust and non-trust Tribal lands and as a presenting officer in Tribal Court and State Court. Attorney will also Assist the Tribal Attorney with issues and activities concerning Tribal legal rights, obligations, and privileges. Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities include the following, and other related duties as assigned.Drafts legal documents, contract language, letters, and testimony.Reviews and analyzes contracts and legal documents, conducts legal research.Assists with litigation for the Tribe, including negotiations, mediation, legal research, discovery, motion practice, oral argument, trial and appeal.Assists in the daily activities and operations of the Legal Department and staff including preparation and management of budgets. Assists Tribal Department Directors and staff with legal needs. Advises on capacity building for the Legal Department and the court system.Represents the Tribe in various legal proceedings as assigned. Manages the revising of the Tribal Constitution, Codes, and Ordinances.Prepares legal analysis of proposed statutes, regulations, and manuals and interprets legal concepts, laws, rulings, and regulations.Keeps current with court decisions and pending legislation affecting the Tribe and assists with developing strategies on major Tribal related issues. May serve as Tribal Prosecutor for criminal and civil actions for Tribal issues on the Cowlitz Indian Reservation areas including trust and non-trust Tribal lands and as a presenting officer in Tribal Court, State Court, and Federal Court. The Staff Attorney/Prosecutor shall also work closely with Federal, Tribal, State, County, and local jurisdictions in protecting Tribal legal interests.Represents the Tribe in ICWA cases in all jurisdictions through trial.As other duties assigned.Supervisory Responsibilities:This position has no supervisory responsibilities.Qualifications: To 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.Education and/or Experience – Attorney IRequires a Juris Doctorate Degree and 0-3 years of legal experience.License to practice law in the State of Washington or ability to obtain Washington Bar License through reciprocity within one year of hire.Clear and concise writing and communication style.Knowledge and working experience with Federal, Tribal, and State Laws preferred.Willingness to travel on an occasional basis.Education and/or Experience – Attorney IIRequires a Juris Doctorate Degree and 4+ years of relevant legal experience.License to practice law in the State of Washington or ability to obtain Washington Bar License through reciprocity within one year of hire.Experience in a state, county, or tribal prosecutor’s office handling civil criminal cases preferred.Demonstrated experience in trial and litigation practice; experience as first chair is preferred.Knowledge and working experience with Federal, Tribal, and State laws especially related to issues of jurisdiction and Tribal Sovereignty.Knowledge and working experience with drafting resolutions, ordinances, or similar documents.Experience with ICWA preferred.Experience with employment law preferred.Willingness to travel on an occasional basis. Ability to deliver timely work-product in self-directed manner without continuous oversight. Requirements: Must submit to and pass a criminal background check and drug screen.The Cowlitz Indian Tribe is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and a Drug & Alcohol-Free workplace.Except as provided by Title 25 CFR, Section 472 which allows for Indian preference in hiring, the Cowlitz Indian Tribe does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, sex, national origin, physical handicap, marital status, politics, or membership or non-membership in an employee organization.Please mail or email resume and cover letter to: Human Resource DepartmentCowlitz Indian TribeP.O. Box 2547Longview, WA 98632csexton@dmathers@ ................
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