Associate Attorney

Table Mountain Rancheria; Friant (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Table Mountain Rancheria in Friant, CA is seeking an in-house Associate Attorney licensed to practice in California to expand and augment its legal department.

This full-time position reports to the General Counsel and provides legal advice to the Tribal Government, tribal departments, and commercial enterprises. A valid California C Driver’s License and extensive background check are required.

Qualifications

• J.D. required and must be admitted to the California Bar.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience, including tribal government.
• Experience with Federal Indian Law and gaming regulations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice in all areas of Federal Indian Law.
• Prepare and submit fee-to-trust applications on behalf of the Tribe.
• Draft and negotiate contracts and tribal ordinances.
• Interpret Constitutions, statutes, court decisions, regulations and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies.
• Represent the Tribal government in litigation and other legal proceedings.
• Advise the Tribal Council and Casino Board on transactions involving internal affairs and public relations.

Skills

Federal Indian Law

Contract drafting

Contract interpretation

Litigation

Corporate law

Legal research

Negotiation

Communication

Education

J.D.

Bar admission: California

Job description

Table Mountain Rancheria is seeking an in-house Associate Attorney, licensed to practice law in California, to expand and augment its legal department. Table Mountain Rancheria is located in Friant, CA about 20 minutes from Fresno and Clovis. This is a full-time position that offers an attractive benefits package. Must have a valid California C Driver’s License and pass an extensive background check.

Job Summary

This job is responsible for providing legal advice and recommendations to Table Mountain Rancheria’s Tribal Government, the Tribe’s governmental departments and the Tribe’s commercial enterprises. This position works closely with and reports to the General Counsel on the various legal projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Capable of providing legal advice and services in all areas of Federal Indian Law
• Preparing and submitting fee-to-trust applications on behalf of the Tribe
• Research and draft contracts and tribal ordinances
• Ability to dissect and interpret Constitutions, statutes, court decisions, regulations and ordinances of quasi-judicial bodies
• Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations relating to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act
• Evaluate facts and legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits
• Acts as representative of the Tribal government in various legal transactions
• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates a wide array of contracts, including federal, gaming and non-gaming contracts
• Represents the Rancheria and its entities in litigation and other legal proceedings
• Advises the Tribal Council and the Casino Board concerning transactions of business involving internal affairs and corporate relations with the general public
• Provide limited service to tribal members

Education/Experience

• Doctoral Degree (J.D.) and must be a member of the California Bar and licensed to practice law in the State of California unless otherwise waived by Tribal Council as based on determined experience and accomplishments.
• Five (5) years related experience and/or training as well as other relevant education or work experience
• At least three (3) years of experience working for a Tribal Government

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of corporate law practices
• Knowledge and experience in Gaming law, contracts and litigation
• Ability to interpret various complex documents
• Ability to analyze a situation and provide a solution
• Skilled in writing and providing detailed explanations to questions, concerns, policies, and contracts
• Skilled in project management
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills