Job Opportunities – Office of General Counsel, Protective Services Office

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Protective Services Attorney
Closing: 10/18/2016

Job Number: 16-473 (2)
Job Type: Regular Full-Time -(2 positions)
Department:  Office of General Counsel/Protective Services Office
City:  Sacaton, AZ
Location:  Family Advocacy Center, 259 W. Seed Farm Road
Salary Type: DOE
Salary/ Hourly Rate: $79,720 Salary
Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The Protective Services Attorney provides support in child welfare, juvenile and adult in need of care litigation on behalf of and representation for the Gila River Indian Community (Community) and Tribal Social Services (TSS).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Provide counsel and advice to TSS on substantive issues related to child welfare.
  • Draft, review various legal pleadings, motions, discovery, documents, and correspondence necessary to litigate Child In Need of Care, Juvenile Offender, and Status Offender matters; in the Community Court for Adult in Need of Care matters; and in state court child custody proceedings, as defined in the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 U.S.C. § 1901 et seq (1978), involving children who are enrolled or eligible for enrollment in the Community.
  • Prepare for and attend hearings, staffings, and trials related to litigation and casework.
  • Conduct legal research, analysis and document production related to the litigation.
  • Represent the Community at meetings, court proceedings and other functions.
  • Assist with the development and maintenance of case files, calendars and databases.
  • Assist in the development, revision and modification of the Community’s laws, resolutions and ordinances.
  • Comply with tribal, state, and federal governmental regulations; maintaining an ethical practice in respect to the Community, Tribal Courts, judicial system and clients.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
  • Assist in representing the Community at meetings, court proceedings and other functions.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Visit our GRIC website and apply online: http://vss.gric.nsn.us/MSS/employmentopportunities/default.aspx

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Supervising Protective Services Attorney
Closing Date: 10/18/2016

Job Number: 16-474 (2)
Job Type: Regular Full-Time
Department:  Office of General Counsel/Protective Services Office
City:  Sacaton, AZ
Location:  Family Advocacy Center, 259 W. Seed Farm Road
Area of Interest: Legal
Salary Type: DOE
Salary/ Hourly Rate: $96,251 Salary
Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The Supervising Protective Services Attorney provides litigation support and representation for child welfare, dependency, juvenile and adult in need of care matters on behalf of the Gila River Indian Community (Community).  This position provides support in the more complex cases and oversight of the Protective Services Attorney’s and support staff; providing effective, vigorous and compassionate legal services.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Perform professional and managerial work directing the operations of the Protective Services Office; demonstrating continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively to provide quality customer service.
  • Supervise and provide leadership and direction to Protective Service Attorneys and support staff.
  • Provide counsel and advice to TSS on substantive issues related to child welfare.
  • Draft, review various legal pleadings, motions, discovery, documents, and correspondence necessary to litigate Child In Need of Care, Juvenile Offender, and Status Offender matters; in the Community Court for Adult in Need of Care matters; and in state court child custody proceedings, as defined in the Indian Child Welfare Act, 25 U.S.C. § 1901 et seq (1978), involving children who are enrolled or eligible for enrollment in the Community.
  • Prepare for and attend hearings, staffings, and trials related to litigation and casework.
  • Conduct legal research, analysis, and document production related to the litigation.
  • Prepare and present budgets and reports to the Community, Committees, Council and Executive Office.
  • Represent the Community at meetings, court proceedings and other functions.
  • Oversee the development and maintenance of case files, calendars and databases.
  • Assist in the development, revision and modification of the Community’s laws, resolutions and ordinances.
  • Comply with tribal, state, and federal governmental regulations; maintaining an ethical practice in respect to the Community, Tribal Courts, judicial system and clients.

Download full job description – Supervising Protective Services Attorney

Visit our GRIC website and apply online: http://vss.gric.nsn.us/MSS/employmentopportunities/default.aspx