What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Attorney General position at Pascua Yaqui Tribe, AZ?

Salary : Depends on Qualifications

Location : Tucson, AZ

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 2025-00060

Department : ATTORNEY GENERAL

Division : ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE

Opening Date : 02 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 24 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Arizona

Job Summary

The Assistant Attorney General represents the Pascua Yaqui Tribe by providing nonpartisan legal advice and representation to officials, agencies, departments, divisions, enterprises and other entities of the Tribe's government.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Research and analyze tribal, federal, state legislation, regulations, and case law.
Provide written legal opinions and recommendations to Tribal Council and government departments.
Responsible for managing assigned outside counsel.
Draft codes, policies and procedures, contracts, resolutions and intergovernmental agreements.
Provide legal opinions and analyze developments in Indian law.
Make presentations and recommendations to improve tribal laws.
Attend Tribal Council sessions and other meetings.
Represent the Tribe in statewide and nationwide legal forums.
Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of :

Tribal, state and federal legislative, judicial and regulatory authority;

Tribal government practices and procedures;

Federal Indian law;

Transactional practice;

Specific legal issues pertaining to Indian communities;

Rules of civil procedures and administrative hearing procedures;

Yaqui culture, customs, resources and traditions and / or a willingness to learn.

Skills and Abilities :

Prepare written opinions and memoranda, drafting contracts and other legal documents;

Draft tribal codes, ordinances, and resolutions;

Civil litigation and trial advocacy in tribal, state, and federal courts;

Present oral legal arguments;

Analyze complex legal issues pertaining to intergovernmental affairs;

Advise legislature and government officials on complex legal issues and policy decisions;

Management of contract attorneys;

Analyze complex legal issues and provide legal recommendations;

Render logical, clear and effective written opinions and make oral presentations;

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, employees and officials of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe;

Effectively negotiate and develop intergovernmental agreements;

Work long hours as required;

Maintain confidentiality of information;

Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and related software applications;

Good communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, management, Council members, and the public. Have ability to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive verbal and written work instructions.

Education, Certifications and Experience Required

Juris Doctorate, from a law school accredited, by the American Bar Association.

0-3 years of experience as practicing attorney;

One (1) to three (3) years of experience as a practicing attorney with background in Indian law strongly preferred;

Bilingual in English / Spanish preferred, but not required.

Special Requirements :

Admitted to practice before the highest court in a State of the United States or must be admitted within six (6) months after hire;

Admittance to the State Bar of Arizona, or must be admitted to practice in the State of Arizona within twelve (12) months after hire;

Admission to practice in the Pascua Yaqui Tribal Court upon completing the next certification course;

Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License.

The Pascua Yaqui Tribe provides 22 days of Paid Time Off which increases with years of service and 15 paid Holidays per year. We offer a comprehensive healthcare benefit package that surpasses or rivals the biggest organizations in Tucson. We encourage you to stay healthy by providing an onsite Wellness Center. Additionally, the Tribe offers a 401(k) Plan with a generous match in which you're immediately vested along with a profit sharing plan after one year of employment. Sworn police and and fire employees are eligible to make Pre-Tax and After-Tax contirbutions to the Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement Systems ("PSPRS").

Do you possess a Juris Doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited law school?

Do you have 0-3 years of experience as a practicing attorney?

Do you have One (1) to three (3) years of experience as a practicing attorney with a background in Indian Law?

Have you been admitted to practice before the highest court in a State of the United States, or will you be admitted within six (6) months of hire?

Are you admitted to the State Bar, or will you be admitted within twelve (12) months of hire?

Are you willing to become admitted into the Pascua Yaqui Tribe Bar by taking the next available PYT Bar Exam?

Do you have a current valid Arizona Driver's license?

Are you bilingual in english / spanish?

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