Position Type:

Attorney

Practice Area(s):

Criminal – Defense, Indian/Native American

Geographic Preference(s):

Southwest (AZ, NM)

Description:

For full description and application please see:
http://www.gilariver.org/index.php/about-tribe/opportunities-group2-opportunities/jobs/17-current-gric-job-openings/1920-11-306-defense-attorney-i

The Defense Attorney I performs entry-level professional legal work involved in representing defendants in the courts of the Gila River Indian Community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
– Defend persons charged with offenses in the Community’s courts.
– Practice extensively in the courtroom arguing motions, trying cases to judges and juries, as well as occasionally arguing special actions and appeals.
– Participate in plea negotiations and pre-trial discovery with prosecutors.
– Perform legal research and drafts legal documents for all stages of the criminal process from pre-trial motions to appeals.
– Review and evaluate evidence and prepare cases for trial.
– Consult with clients and advise them in legal matters.
– Interview witnesses and potential witnesses, including police officers and expert witnesses.
– Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Graduate from an accredited law school with juris doctorate degree; member in good standing of the State Bar of Arizona. Experience with defense representation preferred.

Desired Class Level:

JD Alum, Alum 0-3 yrs exp, Alum 4-6 yrs exp, Bar Passage

Posting Date:

June 13, 2011

Expiration Date:

June 28, 2011

Contact:

Ms. Cecilia Vaca

Director

151 S Bluebird Road Sacaton, Arizona 85147 United States

http://www.gilariver.org/

Resume Receipt:

E-mail, Other (see below)

Default email for resumes.:

cecilia.vaca@gric.nsn.us

How to Apply:

Employment Applications are available at all District Service Centers, the Human Resources Department, and online at www.gilariver.org. Employment Applications must be received in the Human Resources Department by 5:00 pm on the closing date.

To avoid delays, application can be mailed or faxed to:
Gila River Indian Community
Human Resources Department
Post Office Box 97
Sacaton, Arizona 85147
Fax: (520) 562-9809

CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION
http://www.gilariver.org/index.php/about-tribe/opportunities-group2-opportunities/jobs/17-current-gric-job-openings/1920-11-306-defense-attorney-i

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