Assistant Attorney General

Pascua Yaqui Tribe; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Healthcare benefits

Onsite Wellness Center

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Pascua Yaqui Tribe seeks an Assistant Attorney General to provide nonpartisan legal counsel to tribal officials and departments. The role includes advising on tribal, federal, and state law, drafting codes and contracts, and managing outside counsel to support the Tribe's government operations.

The ideal candidate has a JD from an ABA-accredited school, Arizona bar admission (or within 12 months), and experience in Indian law, with willingness to work closely with Tribal Council and lead

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active bar admission in Arizona or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Experience as a practicing attorney with Indian law background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research tribal, federal, state legislation and case law.
• Provide written opinions and recommendations to Tribal Council and departments.
• Manage outside counsel and draft intergovernmental documents.
• Present legal analyses and advise on intergovernmental agreements.

Skills

Tribal government practices

Federal Indian law

Civil procedure rules

Oral argument presentation

Negotiation

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Policy analysis

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Bar admission (AZ or eligible)

Job description

Job Summary The Assistant Attorney General represents the Pascua Yaqui Tribe by providing nonpartisan legal advice and representation to officials, agencies, departments, divisions, enterprises and other entities of the Tribe's government.

Job Summary The Assistant Attorney General represents the Pascua Yaqui Tribe by providing nonpartisan legal advice and representation to officials, agencies, departments, divisions, enterprises and other entities of the Tribe's government.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Research and analyze tribal, federal, state legislation, regulations, and case law.
• Provide written legal opinions and recommendations to Tribal Council and government departments.
• Responsible for managing assigned outside counsel.
• Draft codes, policies and procedures, contracts, resolutions and intergovernmental agreements.
• Provide legal opinions and analyze developments in Indian law.
• Make presentations and recommendations to improve tribal laws.
• Attend Tribal Council sessions and other meetings.
• Represent the Tribe in statewide and nationwide legal forums.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Tribal, state and federal legislative, judicial and regulatory authority;
• Tribal government practices and procedures;
• Federal Indian law;
• Transactional practice;
• Specific legal issues pertaining to Indian communities;
• Rules of civil procedures and administrative hearing procedures;
• Yaqui culture, customs, resources and traditions and/or a willingness to learn.

Skills and Abilities

• Prepare written opinions and memoranda, drafting contracts and other legal documents;
• Draft tribal codes, ordinances, and resolutions;
• Civil litigation and trial advocacy in tribal, state, and federal courts;
• Present oral legal arguments;
• Analyze complex legal issues pertaining to intergovernmental affairs;
• Advise legislature and government officials on complex legal issues and policy decisions;
• Management of contract attorneys;
• Analyze complex legal issues and provide legal recommendations;
• Render logical, clear and effective written opinions and make oral presentations;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, employees and officials of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe;
• Effectively negotiate and develop intergovernmental agreements;
• Work long hours as required;
• Maintain confidentiality of information;
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and related software applications;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, management, Council members, and the public. Have ability to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive verbal and written work instructions.

Education, Certifications And Experience Required

• A minimum of 1 year of experience as practicing attorney

AND

• Experience as a practicing attorney with background in Indian law strongly preferred;
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred, but not required.

Special Requirements

• Admitted to practice before the highest court in a State of the United States or must be admitted within six (6) months after hire;
• Admittance to the State Bar of Arizona, or must be admitted to practice in the State of Arizona within twelve (12) months after hire;
• Admission to practice in the Pascua Yaqui Tribal Court upon completing the next certification course;
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License.

Benefits

• 22 days of Paid Time Off which increases with years of service and 15 paid Holidays per year.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefit package that surpasses or rivals the biggest organizations in Tucson.
• Onsite Wellness Center.
• 401(k) Plan with a generous match in which you're immediately vested along with a profit sharing plan after one year of employment.
• Sworn police and and fire employees are eligible to make Pre-Tax and After-Tax contirbutions to the Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement Systems ("PSPRS").

01

Do you have a Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA Accredited Law School?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a practicing attorney?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have experience as a practicing attorney with a background in Indian Law?

• Yes
• No

04

Have you been admitted to practice before the highest court in a State of the United States, or will you be admitted within six (6) months of hire?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you admitted to the State Bar, or will you be admitted within twelve (12) months of hire?

• Yes
• No

06

Are you aware you will need Admission to practice in the Pascua Yaqui Tribal Court upon completion the next certification course?

• Yes
• No

07

List all current Jurisdictions you are licensed to practice in.

08

Are you currently, or have you ever been, subject to any public disciplinary action, suspension, disbarment, probation, reprimand, censure, or other sanction by any state bar, tribal bar, federal court, or other attorney licensing authority? If yes, please provide an explanation.

09

Do you have a current valid Driver's license?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question