Description:
Position AnnouncementPosition: Tribal Attorney
Location: Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Tribal Center Baraga, Michigan
Supervisorycontrol: Tribal President
Salary: Negotiable – Dependent on work experience
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor from an accredited Law School
- Must be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Michigan, or commit to secure membership.
- Eligible for admission to practice before the Federal Bar, or commitment to secure such eligibility.
- General knowledge of law with emphasis on applicable current case law, statutes and regulations relating to Indian tribes. Knowledge of and experience with the operation of court systems. Individuals with experience in Indian law and litigation desired.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, must work effectively with other people at a variety of ages and levels, competency in various computer programs, and able to work independently to get a project completed.
- Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory result of a Security Background Check, pre-employment drug testing, and pre-employment physical.
Indian Preference: Preference will be given to qualified individuals of American Indian descent.
Veteran Preference: Preference will also be given to Veterans (need DD214).
To serve as general in-house counsel for the Keweenaw Bay Tribal Council.
Provides legal advice and assistance to the Keweenaw Bay Tribal Council, tribal administrators, program and enterprise directors/managers.
Prepares legal documents.
Acts as an agent of the Tribal Council in various transactions and negotiations.
Provides counsel and representation on treaty right issues: hunting, fishing, trapping and gathering, taxation, environment, and civil regulations.
Represents Tribal Council in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies.
Provides legal counsel and representation on Indian Child Welfare matters.
Maintains and revises the Tribal Code. Drafts, reviews, revises and acts as consultant in regard to tribal legal codes and legislation.
Reviews and assists in the revision of personnel manuals, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with tribal and applicable federal laws.
Supervises Legal Department Para Legal, and Assistant Tribal Prosecutor(s)/Assistant Tribal Attorney(s).
Reviews tribal contracts for legal sufficiency in conjunction with the tribes' Chief Financial Officer.
Represents the tribe in regard to land acquisition, including fee-to-trust applications.
Serves on advisory committees relative to economic and financial development, environmental concerns, employee benefits, and employment policies.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Tribal President.
Provides legal advice and assistance to the Keweenaw Bay Tribal Council, tribal administrators, program and enterprise directors/managers.
Prepares legal documents.
Acts as an agent of the Tribal Council in various transactions and negotiations.
Provides counsel and representation on treaty right issues: hunting, fishing, trapping and gathering, taxation, environment, and civil regulations.
Represents Tribal Council in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies.
Provides legal counsel and representation on Indian Child Welfare matters.
Maintains and revises the Tribal Code. Drafts, reviews, revises and acts as consultant in regard to tribal legal codes and legislation.
Reviews and assists in the revision of personnel manuals, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with tribal and applicable federal laws.
Supervises Legal Department Para Legal, and Assistant Tribal Prosecutor(s)/Assistant Tribal Attorney(s).
Reviews tribal contracts for legal sufficiency in conjunction with the tribes' Chief Financial Officer.
Represents the tribe in regard to land acquisition, including fee-to-trust applications.
Serves on advisory committees relative to economic and financial development, environmental concerns, employee benefits, and employment policies.
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Tribal President.
