Staff Attorney

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Staff Attorney

The candidate under general direction of the Judges of the assigned district, performs work of considerable difficulty in providing complex legal advice and guidance; conducts legal research and drafts legal documents in support of the judges, court solicitor and court administrators; undertakes special projects for the Judicial Branch; performs related duties assigned. Provides legal guidance to judicial judges, involving numerous areas of law; utilizes a variety of research methods to find legal precedents; reviews statutes, rules, administrative orders, policies and procedures, case law, briefs and other administrative and legal documents; provides both informal and legal opinions, recommendations and legal briefs resulting from research; proposes alternatives and options to consider; drafts memoranda, decisions, judgements, orders, summaries and other legal documents. Provides advice and assistance in administrative issues, including to, employment matters, policy issues, and impact of legislation; undertakes special legal and administrative projects, conducts legal education programs; participates in the development of training plans, curricula and educational materials and provides training; provides legal representation for the court in various legal arenas; attends meetings. Should have Juris Doctorate from ABA accredited law school; and two (2) years of general legal practice as a licensed attorney. Must be a current member of the Navajo Nation Bar Association. Must have a state license and be a current member of a State Bar. Shall obtain an attorney license in Arizona, New Mexico or Utah within two (2) years of date of hire. Should have knowledge of applicable Navajo Nation, state and federal statues, rules, Administrative Orders, policies and procedures. Must have knowledge of court processes, legal terminology and litigation practices. Knowledge of the principles and methods of undertaking legal research are required. Skills: Skills in interpreting complex legal issues and matters. Skill in conducting legal research. Skill in compiling and developing reports, records and other documents that are easily understood and supported by legal research. Skill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and cooperative working relationships with others.

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POSITIONNO: 234987

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Navajo Nation Judicial Branch
P. O. Box 2700
Kayenta
Arizona
United States 86033
Fax : 928-871-6862
Website : http://www.navajo.org