Junior Associate Attorney (Exempt)

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority; Fort Defiance (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority is seeking a qualified legal professional to support tribal regulatory matters and prepare legal documents. The ideal candidate will have a Doctor of Jurisprudence, required state licensure, and at least two years' experience in legal practice.

This role includes conducting legal research, drafting correspondence and legal documents, and attending meetings to represent the NTUA’s interests, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License required.
• 2 years' experience practicing law in private, public, or government sectors.
• Proof of State Bar and/or Navajo Nation Bar Licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze legal documents and case facts.
• Draft legal documents and correspondence.
• Provide opinions on documents and attend relevant meetings.
• Prepare pleadings and petitions under attorney supervision.
• Maintain confidential filing systems and records.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting legal documents

Navajo Law knowledge

Utility Law knowledge

Professional communication

Education

Doctor of Jurisprudence from accredited law school

High School Diploma or GED Certificate

Job description

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or GED Certificate.

Requires a Valid Driver's License (subject to motor vehicle record review)

Doctor of Jurisprudence from accredited law school

Member of the Arizona, New Mexico or Utah State Bar Association or ability to obtain aforementioned State Law Licensure and obtain the Navajo Nation Bar Licensure within one year or less of employment.

2 years' experience in practice of law for private, public or government.

Proof of State Bar and/or Navajo Nation Bar Licensure required with application materials. Please submit a letter of good standing dated within thirty (30) days of application submittal. (Documents will be requested)

Navajo Law experience preferred.

Utility Law experience preferred.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

Searches for and studies legal documents to investigate facts and law of cases, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.

Prepares memoranda, correspondence, case law briefs, and legislative summaries.

Drafts and maintains affidavits of documents and document files and case correspondence.

Researches and analyzes law sources to prepare drafts of briefs or arguments for review, approval, and use by attorney.

Provides opinions on documents and policies and attends meetings concerning tribal regulatory matters.

Assists in drafting appropriate ordinances and policies that support NTUA and the Navajo Nation's self-governance objectives.

Prepares, reviews, and files pleadings, petitions, draft complaints, and other documents relevant to court actions under supervision of the Department's attorneys.

Observes, receives, and otherwise obtains information from all relevant sources.

Develops constructive, effective, and cooperative working relationships with others and maintains them over time.

Evaluates information to determine compliance with standards. Uses relevant information and individual judgement to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.

Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.

Identifies complex problems and reviews related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Receives, screens, evaluates, and determines appropriate response to all written correspondence received by the office; independently formulates and disseminates written responses as appropriate.

Prepares correspondence, reports, minutes, agendas, memos, forms, ordinances, and other legal documents and communications from drafts, recordings, or verbal instruction as requested.

Establishes and maintains an effective filing and retrieval system for highly confidential files and records.

Attending Navajo Nation Council meetings as requested.

Reviews contracts for goods and services for compliance with procurement laws and internal policies and ensuring that NTUA's best interests are reflected in all transactions.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge by conducting research; attending seminars, educational workshops, classes, and conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies; and conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Navajo Preference

Navajo Veteran Preference

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.