Assistant Attorney General

The Mississippi Bar; Mississippi; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mississippi Bar is seeking an Assistant Attorney General to provide nonpartisan legal advice and representation to the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and related tribal government entities. The role requires working knowledge of Tribal, Federal, and State laws and excellent research and writing abilities.

You will research legislation, draft opinions, and draft contracts, policies, and intergovernmental agreements; participate in civil litigation in tribal, state, and federal courts;

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Tribal, Federal, and State Laws and Regulations.
• Excellent research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze tribal, federal, state legislation, regulations, and case law.
• Provide written legal opinions and recommendations to Tribal Council and government departments.
• Draft codes, policies and procedures, contracts, resolutions, and intergovernmental agreements.
• Civil litigation and trial advocacy in tribal, state, and federal courts.
• Attend Tribal Council sessions and other meetings, as assigned.
• Represent the Tribe in statewide and nationwide legal forums.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.

Skills

Legal research

Excellent writing

Job description

The Assistant Attorney General represents the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians (MBCI) by providing nonpartisan legal advice and representation to officials, agencies, departments, divisions, enterprises, and other MBCI government entities. The position requires a working knowledge of the Tribal, Federal, and State Laws and Regulations. Excellent research and writing skills are also required.

1. Research and analyze tribal, federal, state legislation, regulations, and case law.
2. Provide written legal opinions and recommendations to Tribal Council and government departments.
3. Draft codes, policies and procedures, contracts, resolutions, and intergovernmental agreements.
4. Provide legal opinions and analyze developments in Indian law.
5. Make presentations and recommendations to improve tribal laws.
6. Attend Tribal Council sessions and other meetings, as assigned.
7. Represent the Tribe in statewide and nationwide legal forums.
8. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.
9. Prepare written opinions and memoranda, drafting contracts and other legal documents;
10. Civil litigation and trial advocacy in tribal, state, and federal courts;
11. Analyze complex legal issues pertaining to intergovernmental affairs;
12. Advise legislature and government officials on complex legal issues and policy decisions;
13. Render logical, clear, and effective written opinions and make oral presentations;
14. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, employees and officials of the Tribal Government, agencies, and enterprises of the Tribe;
15. Effectively negotiate and develop intergovernmental agreements;
16. Work long hours as required;
17. Maintain confidentiality of information;
18. Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and related software applications;
19. Good communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, management, Council members, and the public.
20. Ability to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive verbal and written work instructions.