prci
Attorney General
Oakhurst, California · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$160k-$180kDetected 20 days ago
Project ManagementHRCommunication
About the role
- The Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians is seeking a highly skilled attorney and dedicated and strategic leader to join the Office of Attorney General.
- The Attorney General is prohibited from offering legal advice or representing individual Tribal Members but instead serves to protect the rights of all members of the Tribe administering fair and impartial justice.
- Advises and represents the PRCI in all contract matters
Responsibilities
- May be assigned to support various PRCI Boards, Commissions, and Committees, including attending meetings and addressing issues of concern.
- Advises and represents the PRCI in all contract matters; manages relations with the United States Government, federal agencies, and state and local governments and agencies.
- Maintains effective communication with outside counsel to prevent duplication of effort and ensure efficient resolution of legal matters.
- Reviews legal documents such as court decisions, proposed legislation, rules, regulations, and pending bills to protect and advance the PRCI's interests.
- Drafts legal documents, including ordinances, regulations, policies, procedures, position papers, legal memoranda, correspondence, and executive summaries.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA‑accredited or State Bar-accredited law school.
- A minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years of legal practice experience with a law firm, legal department, non‑profit organization, or legal services organization.
- At least three (3) years of supervisory experience in a law firm, legal department, non‑profit organization, or legal services organization.
- Must successfully pass all required criminal, character, and background checks.
Nice to have
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience with Tribal business entity formation and regulation.
- Familiarity with the Tribe's Constitution, laws, and culture is preferred, but not required.
Compensation
- $160,000 - $180,000 DOE
- Job postings remain open for up to thirty (30) days or until a qualified candidate is selected.
- The organization reserves the right to close a posting at any time without prior notice, based on the hiring needs.
- The Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians is seeking a highly skilled attorney and dedicated and strategic leader to join the Office of Attorney General.
- The Attorney General is prohibited from offering legal advice or representing individual Tribal Members but instead serves to protect the rights of all members of the Tribe administering fair and impartial justice.
Benefits
- Three Documentation of higher education (if applicable to the position or qualifications claimed)
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