Assistant Tribal Attorney/Prosecutor

POSITION: ASSISTANT TRIBAL ATTORNEY/PROSECUTOR LOCATION: Keweenaw Bay Indian Community Tribal Center 16429 Beartown Rd Baraga, MI 49908 SUPERVISORY CONTROL: Tribal Attorney SALARY: Contracted (Negotiable - Dependent on work experience) QUALIFICATIONS: - Juris Doctor from an accredited Law School - Must be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Michigan, or commitment to secure membership within one year of employment. - Eligible for admission to practice before the Federal Bar, or commitment to secure such eligibility. - General Knowledge of law with an emphasis on applicable current case law, statutes, and regulations relating to Indian tribes. Knowledge of and experience with the operation of court systems. Individuals with experience in Indian law and litigation are preferred. - Excellent oral and written communication skills, must work effectively with other people at a variety of ages and levels, competency in various computer programs, and ability to work independently to get a project completed. - Must have a valid, unrestricted Driver's License and be insurable to drive fleet vehicles. - Must be able to obtain a satisfactory clearance in accordance with the Indian Child Protection and Family VIolence Act Background Investigations Policy. - Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory result of a Security Background Check, pre-employment drug testing, and pre-employment physical. - Two (2) years of work experience in prosecution or criminal defense or related litigation experience is preferred. INDIAN PREFERENCE: Preference will be given to qualified individuals of American Indian descent. VETERAN PREFERENCE: Preference will also be given to qualified Veterans who do not have bad conduct or dishonorable discharges (DD214 required) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist the prosecutor for the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, and perform general i-house duties for the Tribal Council as directed. Provide legal advice and assistance to the Tribal Council, administrators, program and enterprise directors/managers. Prepare legal documents. Conduct legal research and draft memoranda. Act as an agent of the Tribal Council in various transactions. Provide counsel and representation regarding issues such as treaty rights, taxation, environmental, employment, Indian gaming and civil regulations. Represent Tribal Council in court and before quasi-judicial or administrative agencies. Provides legal counsel and representation on Indian Child Welfare matters. Maintain and revise the Tribal Code. Draf