Position Summary:
With the Tribe and its Constitutional government as the client, the General Counsel works under the primary supervision and direction of the Tribal Board. The General Counsel also provides legal services to the Tribal government’s Executive Director for operational direction consistent with the laws, budgets and policy directives enacted by the Tribal Council. The position entails performing a broad range of legal work for all departments and divisions of the Tribal government, as well as, appearing in Courts of the Tribal Court, Michigan State Courts and federal courts on behalf of the Tribe as authorized and directed.

Job Complexity:
Provide timely legal advice/counsel to, and draft legal opinions for, the Tribal Board, its subdivisions, instrumentalities, departments and various business entities on a broad range of legal issues.

• Prepare legal memoranda and conducts legal research as requested.
• Prepare drafts of resolutions, Tribal laws, regulations, and policies for Tribal Board’s approval.
• Works with Department Leaders to create policies/procedures to guide implementation of government functions and operations to assure compliance with applicable laws and conditions of grants, contracts and other agreements.
• Serves as the Director of the Tribe’s Legal Department, allocates work for the efficient operation of the Department and supervises the work of subordinate attorneys and legal support staff.
• Supervision of work performed by the Tribe’s outside/contract attorneys, and participation in such work, to help achieve successful completion of assigned work within budgetary constraints.
• Oversees the implementation of regulations and compliance by all Tribal departments with federal and state regulations for various functions of the government.
• Establish and maintain necessary professional relationships with Team Members, Tribal Members, Tribal Management and other Tribal Government Employers.
• Manage the delivery of legal services to all areas of the Tribal government, Enterprises, and Kewadin Casino’s to ensure services and functions are performed in a timely manner by appropriate personnel consistent with Tribal business needs.
• Prepares and manages the budget for the Legal Department of the Tribe.
• Represents the Tribe in negotiation and implementation of inter-governmental agreements with the United States, State of Michigan, local governments and their respective agencies and instrumentalities.
• At the request of the Tribal Board, attends public meetings of Tribal members to present and explain proposed or adopted actions of the Tribal Boardl and other instrumentalities of the Tribal government.
• Attend various community and programmatic events and meetings as needed to share information and support team’s work.
• Attend Tribal Board meetings, workgroups and prep sessions as requested to provide legal advice and support.
• Responsible for monitoring federal and state legislature affecting the Tribe.
• All other duties as assigned consistent with ethical limitations applicable to licensed attorneys.

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Apply online: www.saulttribe.com

Public Defender, Position #2019-01610
City of Glendale
Glendale, AZ

Salary: $45,000.00 Annually

Description:

Note: First review of applications – May 6, 2019. Provide representation to defendants of the Glendale City Court.

Essential Functions:

1. Must have strong working knowledge of substantive criminal law, criminal procedure, and rules of evidence.
2. Must be able to conduct the defense of clients in a professional, skilled manner consistent with standards set forth in the Arizona Rules of Professional Conduct and case law defining the duties of defense counsel in criminal cases.
3. Must have the ability to manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining adequate levels of communication and attention to individual clients.
4. No more than 400 cases will be assigned to the Attorney during the term of the agreement, Treatment Court defendants will not be counted toward the maximum 400 cases annually assigned.
5. Must be able to make regularly scheduled court appearances; conduct case evaluation, investigation and preparation including but not limited to witness interviews, legal research, motion preparation, and related work as required; provide qualified and approved substitute counsel when unable to make regularly scheduled court appearances.
6. Must provide personal consultation with Defendants prior to pretrial disposition conferences unless extraordinary circumstances prevent such a meeting.
7. Attorney must use reasonable diligence in maintaining personal contact with each Defendant until the Defendant’s case or cases are terminated, and notify Defendants of official court action resulting from Defendant’s nonappearance at scheduled court sessions. Occasional unscheduled matters may arise.
8. Must be adept in negotiating and recognizing appropriate settlements and plea agreements.
9. Must have the ability to recognize potential conflicts of interest requiring recusal.
10. Must have substantial experience in completing jury and bench trials.
11. Must be experienced or knowledgeable in filing appeals to Superior Court, the Court of Appeals or Supreme Court.
12. Must have considerable experience representing defendants charged with DUI and domestic violence related offenses.
13. Must have internet and email access and the ability to respond to electronic communications within 24 hours.
14. Must be willing to consult with in-custody defendants in the Glendale City Jail.
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
    Experience as a practicing criminal defense attorney Graduation from an accredited school of law. Must be an active member in good standing with the Arizona State Bar Association.

Minimum Qualifications & Special Requirements:
Experience as a practicing criminal defense attorney Graduation from an accredited school of law. Must be an active member in good standing with the Arizona State Bar Association.

Applications may be filed online at: http://www.glendaleaz.com
5850 W. Glendale Ave.
Glendale, AZ 85301
623-930-2270
dburson@glendaleaz.com

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Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe
Leech Lake Tribal Justice Cetnter
Cass Lake, MN

Summary: The Associate Tribal Attorney has the primary responsibility of assisting the Legal Department Director with analysis for ongoing legal cases and issues in a broad spectrum of practice areas central to the needs of the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe. The Associate Tribal Attorney is also responsible for preparing and analyzing contracts, legal documents, Tribal Codes, Ordinances, and Resolutions.
Education Requirements and Experience

Education Requirements and Experience:
Juris Doctorate Degree.
Entry-level candidate with 0 to 3 years of experience preferred, but all qualified applicants will be considered.
A strong knowledge and understanding of a variety of issues, including but not limited to matters of business law, insurance law, tax law, corporate law, finance law, contract law, gaming law, employment law, environmental law.
Strong governmental and administrative skills, knowledge and abilities.
Strong oral and written communication and people skills.
Strong understanding of unique ethical questions related to the attorney-client relationship.

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Visit www.llojibwe.org/jobs/llbojobs.html to apply.