Associate Tribal Judge

Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes; Pablo (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes invite applications for an Associate Judge to preside over criminal and civil cases in the Tribal Court, handling matters assigned by the Chief Judge. Applicants must be a CSKT member, reside on the Flathead Reservation, be at least 21, and possess four years of direct work experience in a law-related field.

Additionally, candidates must have no felonies or recent misdemeanors and have working knowledge of Tribal law, Federal Indian Law, state law, and

Qualifications

• Member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes
• Resident of the Flathead Reservation
• At least 21 years of age
• No felony or misdemeanor convictions within the year preceding appointment

Responsibilities

• Preside over criminal and civil cases within Tribal Court jurisdiction; adjudicate as assigned by the Chief Judge
• Ensure fair, unbiased decisions in accordance with tribal, federal, and state law

Skills

Tribal law knowledge

Federal Indian Law

Legal adjudication

Court procedures

Job description

It is the primary duty of an Associate Judge to preside over and to adjudicate criminal and civil cases within the jurisdiction of the Tribal Court which have been assigned by the Chief Judge.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, a resident of the Flathead Reservation, at least 21 years of age and of high moral character and reputation.
• Must have at least four (4) years of direct work experience in a law related area.
• Must never have been convicted of a felony, nor been convicted of a misdemeanor (except for minor traffic violations) within the year preceding appointment, nor have a criminal action pending against him or her at the time of appointment.
• Must have a working knowledge of Tribal law, Federal Indian Law, applicable State Law, and general legal principles.