What are the responsibilities and job description for the Advocate position at Hualapai Tribe?
HUALAPAI NATION
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
OPEN IN-HOUSE (5 DAYS)
JOB TITLE: Advocate
DEPARTMENT: Public Defenders’ Office
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part Time
CLASS: Non - Exempt
SALARY: D.O.Q.
OPENING DATE: April 10, 2025
CLOSING DATE: April 16, 2025
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Chief Public Defender this Advocate supports the operation of the Public Defenders’ Office by representing community members and non-community member Native Americans in the Hualapai Tribal Courts.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Conduct client intake
- Read and analyze cases
- Conduct Arraignments, Pre-Trials, Change of Pleas, Bench Trials and Jury Trials,
- Write plea agreements,
- Perform legal research,
- Draft Memorandums of Law
- Write Appellate briefs,
- Present oral arguments to the Hualapai Court of Appeals
- Maintains an effective working relationship with clients, community members, Tribal Court, Prosecutor’s Office, Tribal Law Enforcement and Tribal Council,
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have a High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Experience working in a legal office and have strong writing skills
- Be able to pass a background check and be eligible for Tribe’s auto insurance.
- Must not have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor within one (1) year of the date of this application.
- Must pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol test.
- Must have a current driver’s license.
Preferred Qualification
Bench Trial and Jury Trial experience
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of Tribal, State, and Federal laws
- Hualapai Tribal Law and Order Code
- Hualapai Constitution
- Hualapai Court of Appeals Rules of Appellate Procedure.
HOW TO APPLY:
Submit a completed Employment Application to: Human Resources Department, PO Box 179, Peach Springs, AZ 86434, fax (928) 769-1191, or call (928) 769-2215/2216 for information. To be considered for employment, the Human Resources Department must receive a completed application by 5:00 PM on the closing date. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application. All applications and supporting documentation submitted becomes the property of the Human Resources Department; please keep copies for your own reference.
PREFERENCE:
All applicants are considered without regard to age, sex, race, national origin, religion, marital status, or physical disability. However, preference will be given to qualified Community members, to qualified persons of Indian descent, then to other qualified candidates in accordance with Public Law 88-355, Section 703 (702-71) and public Law 93-638, Section 7B.
THE HUALAPAI TRIBE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/PROGRAM
Auxiliary aids and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities
