Attorney General

Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians; Oakhurst (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision & Dental Insurance

Retirement Contributions

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

The Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians in Oakhurst, CA seeks an Attorney General responsible for protecting tribal assets, advising tribal entities, and managing legal services for the Tribe, the Tribal Council, and its entities. The Attorney General shall provide legal guidance, defend tribal interests, maintain confidentiality, and support fair and impartial justice across all tribal programs.

Required are a J.D.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited or State-Bar registered law school.
• Active license to practice law in the State of California and in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• 7–10 years of legal practice experience.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Background checks and pre-employment drug screening required.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with solid project management.

Responsibilities

• Advises and represents PRCI in contract matters and relations with federal, state, and local governments.
• Appears before federal/state committees and handles litigation in various courts for PRCI.
• Coordinates legal work and maintains comprehensive records of projects.
• Reports on legal issues at Council and Board meetings and briefings.
• Provides general legal services to programs and departments; reviews day-to-day legal issues.
• Gives legal advice on economic development, gaming, taxation, tribal lands, natural resources, environment, culture, civil/criminal law, health and welfare, and employment law.
• Maintains contact with outside counsel to prevent duplication and ensure effective resolutions.
• Reviews legal documents to protect PRCI interests; drafts ordinances, regulations, policies, and memos.
• May work with PRCI Boards/Committees on issues and attend external meetings as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal reasoning

Supervisory experience

Excellent communication

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited school

Tools

california bar licensure

Job description

Job Title: Attorney General

Reports to: Tribal Council

Salary Range: DOE

Benefits: Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance, Retirement Contributions, PTO, and Paid Holidays

Classification: Salary – Exempt

Status: Full-Time, Regular w/ Benefits

Location: Onsite – Hybrid work arrangements may be considered for qualified candidates

JOB SUMMARY

The position of Attorney General shall be responsible for protecting all Tribal assets, defending the integrity of the Tribe, assisting and advising all Tribal entities in their pursuit of progress on behalf of Tribal members, and managing and providing legal services and representation to the Tribe, the Tribal Council, the Tribal Government, and its Tribal Entities. The Attorney General is prohibited from offering legal advice or representing private individual members, but instead serves to protect the rights of all members of the Tribe administering fair and impartial justice. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

Essential Duties

• Advises and represents the PRCI in contract matters, relations with the United States Government and federal agencies, relations with state and local governments and agencies.
• Appears before and responds to federal and state legislative committees, litigation in federal, state, municipal or tribal courts on behalf of the PRCI.
• Coordinates legal work and activities; maintains comprehensive records of projects.
• Attends PRCI Council meetings, entities board meetings, and other meetings as directed to provide reports on relevant legal issues.
• Provides general legal services to programs and departments; reviews legal issues that arise in the day-to-day operations.
• Provides legal advice and representation on relevant legal matters which include but are not limited to economic development, gaming, taxation, tribal lands, natural resources, environmental resources, cultural resources, civil and criminal law, administrative matters, health and welfare issues, and employment law.
• Maintains active communication with outside counsel as needed to prevent duplication of effort and to assure an effective resolution of problems.
• Reviews legal documents, including but not limited to court decisions, proposed legislation, rules, regulations, and pending legislation to protect the PRCI’s interests.
• Drafts legal documents, ordinances, regulations, policies, procedures, position papers, legal memoranda, correspondence, and executive summaries.
• May be assigned to work with various PRCI Boards and Committees on issues of concern, attend meetings, or other external meetings as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• J.D. Degree from an ABA accredited or State-Bar registered law school.
• Active license to practice law in the State of California and in good standing with the State Bar of California.
• A minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years of legal practice experience with a law firm, legal department, non‑profit organization, or legal services organization.
• At least three (3) years of supervisory experience in a law firm, legal department, non‑profit organization, or legal services organization.
• Must be free of any conviction by any state or the United States for a crime punishable by imprisonment in a penitentiary for a term of one (1) year, or more, or by any foreign government for a crime which would be punishable by imprisonment for a term of one year, or more, if committed in California, or must have been pardoned for such offense, or have had a conviction for offense overturned, or reversed by a court of competent jurisdiction.
• Must be available to work flexible hours.
• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Organized with unfailing attention to detail and outstanding project management skills.
• Ability to perform effectively in a high‑performance, fast‑paced, and high‑pressure environment.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and maintain a people‑oriented, collaborative approach.
• Must successfully pass all required criminal, character, and background checks.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screening.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity At least three (3) years of substantive legal experience in Indian law, including areas such as trial practice, government or municipal law, civil rights, land use, energy and natural resources, corporate and business law, gaming law, real estate law, tax law, or civil legal services.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience with Tribal business entity formation and regulation.
• Familiarity with the Tribe’s Constitution, laws, and culture is preferred, but not required.

Application Process

• Completed Application
• Cover Letter highlighting at least three (3) years of substantive legal experience in Indian law, including areas such as trial practice, government or municipal law, civil rights, land use, energy and natural resources, corporate and business law, gaming law, real estate law, tax law, or civil legal services.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience with Tribal business entity formation and regulation.
• Familiarity with the Tribe’s Constitution, laws, and culture is preferred, but not required.

Submission Instructions

All Applications may be submitted through our online platform at www.chukchansi-nsn.gov, in person, or by regular mail. Please send all application materials to:

Human Resources Department

P.O. Box 2226

Oakhurst, CA 93644