Job Description
*SUMMARY:*
Attorney provides direct representation and advice to various government departments; manages a case load at all stages of litigation involving extensive courtroom work primarily in child welfare matters in both Tribal and State court; prepares legal opinions, memoranda and other legal documents; performs legal research and general contract review; and assists in statutory review and drafting.
*DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES*:
* Advise Band executive staff, legislative staff, and the Solicitor General on the interpretation, application, and enforcement of laws and regulations.
* Assist in the representation of the Band in civil actions brought by or against the Band, on all legal issues and at functions related to assigned responsibilities.
* Prepare and present cases in the Band's judicial system, especially in child protection cases.
* Review drafts of laws, rules, and regulations affecting Band operations and administration, including government contracts review.
* Assist in drafting legislation and reviewing proposed legislation.
* Assure that other divisions within the Band are updated on pertinent legal issues.
* Ability to plan, assigns, and/or supervises the work of others.
* Senior Deputy assumes a visible leadership role including coordinating research or administrative projects, demonstrating a higher level of drafting or advising on various contractual agreements, and acting as a mentor sharing knowledge and assisting the professional development of less experienced Deputies.
* Other duties as assigned.
*QUALIFICATIONS:*
* Graduate of an American Bar Association approved law school with a J.D. degree.
* Member in good standing with the State Bar of Minnesota, if presently licensed within the jurisdiction.
* Must possess a license to practice law in the State of Minnesota, and therefore must present either the above-referenced Certificate of Good Standing or a copy of a completed and pending Application for Admission to the Bar of Minnesota.
* Knowledge or experience in American Indian law and court systems preferred but will train. Senior Deputy must possess a minimum of five (5) years of such experience or seven (7) years of licensed practice.
* Legal and native cultural principles or practices and knowledge or experience in child protection matters a plus.
* Experience in conducting hearings, preparing opinions and briefs, and preparing cases for trial a plus.
* Ability to communicate effectively and persuade or lead others.
* Personal computer skills in a Windows environment.
* Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable under the Band’s Auto Insurance Policy.
* *Must pass a pre-employment drug & alcohol test and background check.*
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Onamia, MN 56359
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Remote work,