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Attorney
Native American Law
Staff Attorney Duties: Provides legal services covering a broad range of Tribal government, economic development, natural resource and Federal Indian law issues. Legal advice, document drafting and collaboration with a wide range of policy committees, departments and entities, with work including contract preparation and review; drafting ordinances; economic development activities; intergovernmental issues; treaty hunting and fishing rights and management; reservation lands governance and management; water rights; environmental protection; and Indian gaming, housing and utilities, among other areas.
Qualification and Experience
Qualifications: Must have graduated from an accredited law school; preferably be currently licensed to practice in Washington, but consideration will be given to applicants able to become licensed to practice in Washington within 6 months of employment through reciprocity or passing the Washington Bar Exam; have or promptly obtain a valid Washington State driver's license; have excellent written, oral, research and analytical skills; have strong interpersonal communication and negotiation skills and an ability to thrive in an interdisciplinary and cross-cultural work environment; work well and bring flexibility to a fast-paced and dynamic work setting; enjoy and excel at creative problem-solving; have a demonstrated commitment to working with Native or other minority communities and/or restorative justice; and a commitment to reside on or near the Reservation. Must have experience or demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following subject-matter areas, preferably with at least three years of experience as a practicing attorney: drafting and negotiating contracts; drafting statutes, policies and procedures; litigation, preferably in Federal Court; representing public or private entities; legal support of incubation or operation of Tribal or commercial enterprises, including gaming, hospitality or health services; health care, education, housing and/or social welfare programs; taxation; or Indian law; and ability to use a personal computer with Office and timekeeping software and document database.
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