Principal Attorney

8-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

The Navajo Nation is seeking a Principal Attorney to join the Department of Personnel Management. The selected candidate will provide legal advice and services to the Navajo Nation Government. The position is located in Window Rock, AZ.

Job Description:
- Legal work related to Federal, State and Navajo Nation courts and administrative tribunal representation of the Navajo Nation Government, as assigned by the Assistant Attorney General of the Natural Resources Unit or the Office of the Attorney General, including representation of the Division of Natural Resources and the Navajo Environmental Protection Agency regarding a wide range of environmental and natural resources legal issues, conduct legal research, interview witnesses, prepare briefs and pleadings.
- Confer with and provide legal direction to Navajo Nation Divisions, Departments, Navajo Nation Council and Committees regarding a wide range of legal issues, including statutory and regulatory compliance, interpretations of new legislation and judicial decisions, contract and procurements issues.
- Reviews contracts, leases, permits and other legal documents.
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate
- Eight (8) years of professional experience as a state licensed Attorney
- Current admission to any state bar with the intention of seeking and securing admission to the Navajo Nation Bar Association and either the Arizona, New Mexico or Utah State Bar within one (1) year of date of hire.
- Current admission requires submittal of a current Certificate of Good Standing from the State Bar
- Knowledge of federal, state and tribal laws affecting assigned area, specific laws related to assignment; Federal Indian Law; legal research methods and techniques
- Skills in analyzing and organizing facts, evidence and precedents in preparing and presenting legal opinions; in presenting material and developing an appropriate argument or defense; in verbal and written communication
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- A favorable background investigation

Pay Rate:
The pay rate for this position is $107, per annum.

Required Upon Submission:
- Completed application including all fields and signature
- Copy of HS Diploma / GED Certificate
- Copies of transcripts and degree(s) to receive credit for education
- Certifications (. First Aid, CPR, etc.)
- Copy of Valid State Driver License/ID

Optional To Receive Preference:
- Navajo preference: Certificate of Navajo Indian Blood (CNIB)
- Veterans preference: Form DD214 and /or DD215 and Application for Veterans Preference
- Reemployment preference: Copy of Layoff Notice
- Non-Navajo Spouse Preference: Proof of marriage by a marriage license, proof of residency and spouse's Certificate of Navajo Indian Blood (CNIB)

Submission Options:
- Emailed to
- Mailed to PO Box 7080 Window Rock, AZ 86515
- fax
- Navajo Nation Administration Bldg. 1
2559 Window Rock Blvd. 100
Window Rock, AZ 86515

Principal Attorney
The Navajo Nation is searching for a Principal Attorney to join the Department of Personnel Management. This position is located in Window Rock, AZ and offers an annual salary of $107,.

Job Description:
The Principal Attorney will be responsible for providing legal advice and services to the Navajo Nation Government. Their responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Legal work related to Federal, State and Navajo Nation courts and administrative tribunal representation of the Navajo Nation Government, as assigned by the Assistant Attorney General of the Natural Resources Unit or the Office of the Attorney General, including representation of the Division of Natural Resources and the Navajo Environmental Protection Agency regarding a wide range of environmental and natural resources legal issues, conduct legal research, interview witnesses, prepare briefs and pleadings.
- Confer with and provide legal direction to Navajo Nation Divisions, Departments, Navajo Nation Council and Committees regarding a wide range of legal issues, including statutory and regulatory compliance, interpretations of new legislation and judicial decisions, contract and procurements issues.
- Reviews contracts, leases, permits and other legal documents.
- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
- Juris Doctorate
- Eight (8) years of professional experience as a state licensed Attorney
- Current admission to any state bar with the intention of seeking and securing admission to the Navajo Nation Bar Association and either the Arizona, New Mexico or Utah State Bar within one (1) year of date of hire.
- Current admission requires submittal of a current Certificate of Good Standing from the State Bar
- Knowledge of federal, state and tribal laws affecting assigned area, specific laws related to assignment; Federal Indian Law; legal research methods and techniques
- Skills in analyzing and organizing facts, evidence and precedents in preparing and presenting legal opinions; in presenting material and developing an appropriate argument or defense; in verbal and written communication
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
- A favorable background investigation

Pay Rate:
The pay rate for this position is $107, per annum.

Required Upon Submission:
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must submit the following documents:
- Completed application including all fields and signature
-

Favorable background investigation

Analyzing and Organizing Facts, Evidence and Precedents, Verbal and Written Communication

Juris Doctorate

Emailed to ; Mailed to PO Box 7080 Window Rock, AZ 86515; ; Navajo Nation Administration Bldg. 1, 2559 Window Rock Blvd. 100, Window Rock, AZ 86515

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate and 8 years professional experience as a state licensed Attorney

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