The position of Staff Attorney shall be responsible for representing the interests of the Northern Arapaho Tribe (\u201cTribe\u201d), defending the Tribe\u2019s integrity, assisting and advising all Tribal entities in their pursuit of progress on behalf of Tribal members, protecting all Tribal assets, and managing and providing legal services and representation to the Tribe, including, but not limited to, the Northern Arapaho Business Council, the Tribal Government, and all Tribal Entities.
Specific Responsibilities The Staff Attorney shall perform such legal services as delegated by the In-House Counsel, including, but not limited to, the following: \u2022 Work at the direction of the In-house Counsel on legal matters impacting the Tribe, its Tribal Government, and Tribal Entities; \u2022 Complete legal research for the In-house Counsel on legal issues effecting the Tribe; \u2022 Prepare and recommend appropriate tribal laws, resolutions, rules and regulations for the In-House Counsel; \u2022 Perform legal reviews of contracts, agreements, leases, grant applications and similar documents; \u2022 Research and monitor federal and state legislation that could impact any of the Tribe\u2019s interests and recommend appropriate legal or legislative action; \u2022 Coordinate with Tribal Government employees to evaluate and make recommendations to the In-house Counsel regarding ways to improve the programs and services provided to tribal members, the internal environment of Tribal Government and Tribal Entities for employees, and any other means of advancing the best interests of the Tribe; \u2022 Draft advisory opinions on legal questions interpreting Tribal law upon request of the Inhouse Counsel. \u2022 Work directly with Tribal Programs on policy, procedures, legal issues, and represent the Programs in State and Tribal Court. NORTHERN ARAPAHO TRIBE LEGAL DEPARTMENT Qualifications To perform the job successfully, the candidate should have, at least, the following qualifications: \u2022 Juris Doctor Degree \u2022 2021, law school graduates with exceptional Indian law backgrounds and credentials are encouraged to apply. \u2022 A member in good standing of the Wyoming State Bar or a member in good standing of another State Bar Association and must successfully pass one of the three next regularly scheduled examinations for admission to the Wyoming State Bar, or be eligible to waive into the Wyoming State Bar \u2022 At least five (5) years of experience as a practicing attorney preferred \u2022 At least two (2) years of experience working with (a) a tribe, tribal entity, or organization dedicated to tribal interests or (b) a federal or state government agency with oversight or responsibility for tribal issues preferred Additional Required Skills \u2022 Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality; \u2022 Exceptional legal research skills; \u2022 Ability to work in a high-performance, fast-paced, high-pressure environment; \u2022 Exceptional interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills; \u2022 Adept at multi-tasking, have unquestionable integrity, with an uncompromising commitment to quality; \u2022 Organized with unfailing attention to detail and outstanding project management skills; \u2022 High level of comfort\/ease interacting with all levels in the Tribe; \u2022 Ability to translate complex legal issues and requirements into understandable terms for easy dissemination across the organization; \u2022 Ability to work odd and irregular hours, as needed; \u2022 Must be people-oriented and relate well to people from diverse backgrounds; \u2022 Must successfully pass the required criminal and character background check, \u2022 Ability to travel and participate in required training, leadership development and other events; and \u2022 Ability to adequately and successfully perform all duties and responsibilities of this position. Application Information: Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, a complete application form, and certificates of good standing for all jurisdictions in which they are licensed to practice to In-House Counsel, L. Clare Johnson by September 15, 2021. Only complete applications will be considered. Please contact L. Clare Johnson at clare.johnson@northernarapaho.com with any questions<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The position of Staff Attorney shall be responsible for representing the interests of the Northern Arapaho Tribe (\u201cTribe\u201d), defending the Tribe\u2019s integrity, assisting and advising all Tribal entities in their pursuit of progress on behalf of Tribal members, protecting all … Continue reading