Description:
Job Description:- Department: Office of the Attorney General / HSGU
- Employment Type: Regular Full-Time
- Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sensitive Position: No
Applicants must submit transcripts, degrees, certificates, and/or other required documentation with the employment application to receive full credit. The Navajo Nation provides preference to eligible and qualified applicants pursuant to the Navajo Preference in Employment Act and Veterans' Preference.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Provide legal guidance and advice to assigned divisions, departments, and programs under the direction of the Attorney General or Assistant Attorney General.
- Advise on statutory and regulatory authority, contract disputes, procurement issues, and intergovernmental relations.
- Perform professional legal work, including legal research, trial preparation, drafting briefs, pleadings, and legal documents.
- Confer with departments and branches of government; prepare legal opinions and interpretations of new legislation and judicial decisions.
- Review contracts, leases, permits, and related documents for legal sufficiency.
- Interview witnesses, complainants, and others on a variety of legal matters.
- Assist in the routine operations of the Department of Justice.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD)
- Current admission to any state bar with the intention of seeking and securing admission to the Navajo Nation Bar Association and either the Arizona, New Mexico, or Utah State Bar within one (1) year of hire
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of federal, state, and tribal laws, including federal Indian law
- Strong legal research methods and techniques
- Skills in analyzing and organizing facts, evidence, and case law
- Ability to prepare and present legal opinions and arguments
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
