Junior Associate Attorney (Exempt)

Navajo County; Ganado (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA) seeks an attorney to support tribal regulatory work and governance initiatives. The role involves researching legal matters, drafting memoranda and briefs, and advising on documents under attorney supervision.

The successful candidate will pursue licensure with the State Bar and Navajo Nation and may travel to meetings and negotiations as needed. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Must have law degree (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Must hold or be able to obtain State Bar Licensure and Navajo Nation Bar Licensure within one year of employment.
• Requires a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Researches and studies legal documents to determine causes of action and supports case development.
• Drafts memoranda, briefs, affidavits, and legislative summaries.
• Drafts pleadings, documents, and correspondence under supervision of attorneys.
• Attends meetings concerning tribal regulatory matters and provides opinions on documents and policies.
• Assists in drafting ordinances and policies in support of Navajo Nation self-governance objectives.
• Maintains confidential files and supports coordination with Navajo Nation Council.

Education

High School Diploma

Juris Doctor (JD) from accredited law school

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.