Yavapai-Apache Nation
Tribal Court
Chief Judge
Closing Date: 12/21/2018

Description:
The Chief Judge presides over and ensures the proper operation for the Yavapai-Apache Nation Tribal Court. The Chief Judge is the primary judicial officer of the Tribal Court and administrator of the Nation’s Courts.

• AZ State License Attorney or eligible, in good standing required.
• Three (3) years full-time and/or equivalent judicial experience required.
• Two (2) years judicial administrative experience required.
• Experience in Tribal Courts or other courts of limited jurisdiction, knowledge of
• U.S. laws regarding Indian Nations, Tribes and familiarity with Indian reservation communities desired.
• Experience in court procedures.
• Adhere to Judicial Ethics of the American Bar Association.
• Possess a high level of competence, ability to carry out legal thinking reconciling the principles and the particular circumstances of the person and the issues.
• Must have good verbal & writing skills. Excellent communication skills required.
• Prior supervisory management experience required.
• Must be able to use computers and have PC skills in Microsoft Word,
• WordPerfect, Microsoft Excel, Windows 95, Quicken and Access.
• Ability to make effective presentations, explain the legal reasoning used on controversial or complex topics.
• Have the capacity to remain open-minded, manage case workload efficiently.
• Respect their peers and their constituencies.

How to apply:
Please submit your resume and application to: hrfrontdesk@yan-tribe.org

To download full job description, click here.

For application and information, go to:
http://www.yavapai-apache.org/administration/employment/