Contractual Tribal Attorney

Tacoma News, Inc.; Shelton (WA); In loco; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

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The Skokomish Indian Tribe is seeking a Contractual Tribal Attorney to provide advice, interpretations, and opinions on legal matters arising from tribal government operations.

The Attorney will manage the Tribal Legal Office and its budget, collaborate with the Tribal Prosecutor and other contracted attorneys, and represent the Tribe in negotiations, litigation, and interactions with federal, state, and local governments and agencies.

Mansioni

• Provide advice, interpretations, and opinions on legal matters arising from tribal government operations.
• Manage the Tribal Legal Office and its budget.
• Work closely with the Tribal Prosecutor and other Attorneys contracted for specific representation.
• Represent the Tribe in negotiations with federal, state, and local governments and agencies.
• Represent the Tribe in litigation in federal, state, and tribal courts.
• Draft and review resolutions, policies, procedures, agreements, contracts, etc. on behalf of tribal government, administration, and programs.

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The Skokomish Indian Tribe is seeking a Contractual Tribal Attorney. The Contractual
Tribal Attorney provides advice, interpretations, and opinions on all legal matters, which may result
during operation of the Skokomish Tribal Government, Tribal Administration, and Tribal Programs. The
Tribal Attorney also manages the Tribal Legal Office and its budget. The Legal team shall work closely
with the Tribal Prosecutor and other Attorneys with whom the Tribe has contracted for specific, additional
legal representation. Advises and represents Skokomish tribal government, tribal administration, and the
tribal programs in dealings with federal, state, and local governments and agencies. Represents the Tribe
in litigation in federal, state, and tribal courts as requested. Represents the tribe in all negotiations as
requested. Reviews grant and contract applications, documents, and presents interpretations on legal
content prior to signing and submission of documents. Drafts and reviews resolutions, policies, and
procedures, agreements, contracts, etc. on behalf of tribal government, administration, and programs.