Staff Attorney

Job Description

Position: Staff Attorney

Supervisor: General Counsel – Legal Department Director

Division: Government

Department: Legal

Responsibilities:

Work with Native American individuals, families, organizations, and Tribal governments in all areas of Federal Indian Law, including but not limited to, advising on issues involving jurisdiction, economic development, finance, tribal gaming, tribal governance, employment, and the Indian Child Welfare Act. May represent clients in court or before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies of government.

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following:

An individual must be able to successfully perform each the essential functions of this position listed below with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Abide by the disciplinary rules and other requirements of the bar associations of which the attorney is a member, as well as any disciplinary rules adopted by the Tribe to govern attorney practice on the reservation. Maintain a high level of professionalism and ethics at all times.
• Advise concerning the Tribe’s legal rights and interests and develop strategies to promote and protect those interests.
• Be able to work on multiple projects while remaining organized and meeting deadlines.
• Comply with Tribal laws and administrative policies.
• Conduct public relations promoting and defending the Tribal government’s legal rights and interests.
• Draft and review legal a variety of commercial contracts and related agreements that promote and protect the legal rights and interests of the Tribal government.
• Draft and review various internal policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures for departments throughout the Tribe.
• Draft tribal legislation promoting and defending the legal rights and interests of the Tribal government, Tribal members, and the reservation community.
• Handle demanding, angry or upset people in a professional manner.
• Manage litigation on behalf of the Tribe before tribal, federal, and state courts and administrative agencies.
• Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of the Tribal government.
• Research matters affecting the legal rights and interests of the Tribal government and Tribal members.
• Work effectively with a wide variety of non-legal staff and policy makers.
• Work with lobbyists on behalf of the Tribal government before the executive officials, legislative bodies and administrative bodies of tribal, federal, state, and local governments.
• Perform such other tasks as may be assigned from time to time by supervisor.

Knowledge, skills and abilities for the position:

An individual must be proficient in each of the competencies listed below to successfully perform the responsibilities of this position.

• Ability to exercise independent and sound judgment.
• Ability to manage and maintain security of confidential data and information.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic for time-keeping and other calculations.
• Ability to understand, provide and follow written and verbal direction.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Basic competence in subordinates’ duties and tasks.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards in all aspect of work.
• Cultural awareness of and sensitivity to Kickapoo traditions, religious beliefs, and way of life.
• Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating subordinates and working in a team setting.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Supervision exercised:

This position does not carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Education/experience requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: Must have a Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent law degree from an accredited institution and be licensed to practice law and in good standing in Texas.

Zero to five years related experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Juris Doctor (JD) and be licensed to practice law in good standing in Texas.

Native American preference is observed:

KTTT recognizes preference for KTTT tribal members and qualified Native American tribal members including preferential treatment in recruitment, hiring, promotions, layoffs and reductions in force so long as they meet minimum job qualifications.

Special certification required:

Must adhere to Personnel Policies and Alcohol Policies.

Must possess access to reliable transportation to commute to and from work.

Must have a valid Texas State Driver’s license and must be insurable.

Physical activities:

The following physical activities are necessary to perform one or more essential functions of this position.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms.

The employee must be able to communicate effectively in person or using telecommunications equipment.

The employee must have a normal range of hearing and be able to talk.

The employee must have the hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, touch-screen display, telephone and calculator.

The employee occasionally is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

The employee occasionally must lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.

Work environment:

Lighted, ventilated and temperature-controlled office environment.

The work environment can occasionally be stressful where deadlines are involved.

Background check:

Requires successful completion of a background investigation that includes a fingerprint based criminal history search.

Disclaimer:

Employment in this position is at will, which means that employment may be terminated at any time by the employer or employee without cause or notice.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level or work being performed by people assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Bar (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Eagle Pass, TX 78852 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Eagle Pass, TX 78852: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $150,000