2 Positions available – Hopi Tribe

Deputy General Counsel
Hopi Tribe (Kykotsmovi, AZ)
Position Type: Attorney
Practice Area(s): Government, Indian/Native American, Energy, Telecom and Utilities, Legal Risk Evaluation
Geographic Preference: Southwest (AZ, NM)
Description: The Deputy General Counsel provides professional legal counsel and representation to the Hopi Tribal government – including legislative and executive branches of the Hopi Tribe, the administrative departments, offices, and programs – as specified by the Tribal Council and the General Counsel. The Deputy General Counsel manages day -to-day and administrative matters of the Office of General Counsel, including oversight on the Assistant General Counsel and the office staff.

Required Education/Experience:

-Juris Doctorate required
-Six years of legal experience in Indian law
Desired Class Level: Alum 4-6 yrs exp, Alum 7+ yrs exp, LLM
Posting Date: April 4, 2014
Expiration Date: May 4, 2014
contact: Elward Edd
HR Director
PO BOX 123 Kykotsmovi, Arizona 86039 United States
Resume Receipt: Other (see below)
How To Apply: Apply online at:
http://north-arizona.jobing.com/Job_Details2.asp?JobID=4478811

Applicants must submit an employment application in addition to a resume.

http://www.hopi-nsn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Hopi_Tribe_Employment_Application.pdf

id: 23870

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General Counsel
Hopi Tribe (Kykotsmovi, AZ)
Position Type: Attorney
Practice Area(s): Government, Indian/Native American, Energy, Telecom and Utilities, Legal Risk Evaluation
Geographic Preference: Southwest (AZ, NM)
Description: The General Counsel is the principle legal counsel of the Hopi Tribe and provides professional legal counsel and representation to the Hopi Tribal government as specified by the Tribal Council. The General Counsel manages the work of the Tribe’s Office of General Counsel, and assists the Tribal Council in managing the work of the Tribe’s outside legal counsel.

The General Counsel shall focus legal representation and work for the Hopi Tribe on the following priority areas and issues:

**Land – includes land acquisitions, moving lands into trust, the acquisition of State interspersed lands,
assistance with development of Hopi businesses, 1882 Reservation litigation matters, and Hopi eagle issues.
**Water – Includes Little Colorado River Water Rights Adjudication (litigation undertaken in conjunction with
the Water Team and outside water rights counsel), L.C.R. litigation, N-Aquifer/Mohave Power Plant
projects and mediation (in conjunction with Water/Energy Teams, energy economic experts, and outside counsel),
The C-aquifer Project, and Federal and State relations respecting Hopi Water Rights and issues.
**Energy – Including electricity development, development of a Tribal Utility Authority, development of energy
businesses, issues with Peabody and other energy companies, energy transportation and transmission, alternative
energy, and Federal and State relations respecting Hopi energy issues.
**Supervision of the Tribe’s outside/contract attorneys, and participation in the work to help achieve successful
completion of their assigned work.
**Provides backup to the office of General Counsel on complex matters as directed by the Tribal Council
or as otherwise determined appropriate by the General Counsel.
**Works with the Deputy General Counsel to ensure accomplishment of the overall work of the Office of
**General Counsel – maintaining ultimate accountability to the Hopi Tribal Council.
**Performs other related duties as assigned or authorized by the Hopi Tribal Council.
Desired Class Level: Alum 7+ yrs exp, LLM
Posting Date: April 4, 2014
Expiration Date: May 4, 2014
contact: Elward Edd
HR Director
PO BOX 123 Kykotsmovi, Arizona 86039 United States
Resume Receipt: Other (see below)
How To Apply: Apply online at:
http://north-arizona.jobing.com/Job_Details2.asp?JobID=4478672

Applicants must submit an employment application in addition to a resume.

http://www.hopi-nsn.gov/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Hopi_Tribe_Employment_Application.pdf

id: 23869