Lead Staff Counsel, Indian Law & ICWA

Judicial Council of California; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible spending

Commuting cost reimbursement

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

The Judicial Council of California is seeking an Attorney II to support ICWA, tribal issues, and federal Indian law for the Center for Families, Children & the Courts (CFCC). The role drafts rules and forms, develops curricula, and provides technical assistance to judicial officers and justice partners.

The position involves collaboration with tribal and state agencies, preparation of memoranda, and participation in joint jurisdiction ICWA working groups, with hybrid in-person requirements in

Qualifications

• Juris doctor with at least three years of post-bar legal experience.
• Active membership with the State Bar of California prior to hire.
• Experience advising on tribal and federal Indian law issues is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal research and analysis on ICWA and federal Indian law.
• Draft rules, forms, and legislative proposals related to ICWA and federal Indian law.
• Develop curricula, bench guides, and job aids for judicial officers and justice partners.
• Offer training on ICWA and related topics to judges, attorneys, and staff.
• Provide legal opinions and policy memoranda to support tribal consultation and jurisdictional issues.
• Draft, negotiate, review, and monitor contracts and grants.
• Monitor legal literature and changes relevant to ICWA and state/federal Indian law.

Skills

Legal Research

Drafting Legal Documents

Policy Analysis

Tribal Law

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Judicial Council of California is seeking an Attorney II to support ICWA, tribal issues, and federal Indian law for the Center for Families, Children & the Courts (CFCC). The role drafts rules and forms, develops curricula, and provides technical assistance to judicial officers and justice partners.

The position involves collaboration with tribal and state agencies, preparation of memoranda, and participation in joint jurisdiction ICWA working groups, with hybrid in-person requirements in