Staff Attorney

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Staff Attorney
Duties: Preparing and analyzing contracts, legal documents, Tribal Constitution, Codes, and Ordinances. May be back up to the Prosecutor for Tribal Court in criminal and civil actions for Tribal issues on the Cowlitz Indian Reservation areas including trust and non-trust Tribal lands and as a presenting officer in Tribal Court and State Court. Assist the Lead Tribal Attorney Counsel with issues and activities concerning Tribal legal rights, obligations, privileges, employment and Indian Child Welfare. Drafts legal documents, contract language, letters, and testimony. Reviews and analyzes contracts and legal documents, conducts legal research. Assists with litigation for the Tribe, including negotiations, mediation, legal research, discovery, motion practice, oral argument, trial and appeal. Assists in the daily activities and operations of the Legal Department and staff including preparation and management of budgets. Assists Tribal Department Directors with legal needs. Advises on capacity building for the Legal Department and the court system. Represents the Tribe in various legal proceedings as assigned. Prepares legal analysis of proposed statutes, regulations, and manuals and interprets legal concepts, laws, rulings, and regulations. Keeps abreast of current court decisions and pending legislation affecting the Tribe and assists with developing strategies on major Tribal related issues. Advises and assists the Tribal Court Administrator with case preparation as needed. Serves as back up to the Tribal Prosecutor for criminal and civil actions for Tribal issues on the Cowlitz Indian Reservation areas including trust and non-trust Tribal lands and as a presenting officer in Tribal Court, State Court, and Federal Court. The Staff Attorney/back-up Prosecutor shall also work closely with Federal, Tribal, State, County, and local jurisdictions in protecting Tribal legal interests. Other duties as assigned.

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