Attorney

Full-time

No

Permanent



## Attorney

The Navajo Nation is looking for an experienced **Attorney** to join the Department of Personnel Management. This position offers a **pay rate of $76,** and the **closing date for applications is Open Until Filled**.

### Qualifications

In order to apply for this position, applicants must meet the following qualifications:

- **Juris Doctorate**
- Current admission in the state bar of Arizona, New Mexico, or Utah or current admission in any state bar with the intention of seeking admission in either Arizona, New Mexico, or Utah within one year of hire.
- Current admission to the Navajo Nation Bar Association or the intention of seeking admission into the Navajo Bar Association within one year of date of hire.
- Current admission requires submittal of a Certificate of Good Standing from the State Bar as requested by the Department of Justice.

### Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The successful candidate must have knowledge of:

- Federal, state, and tribal laws affecting assigned area
- Specific laws related to assignment
- Federal Indian Law
- Legal research methods and techniques

In addition, the successful candidate must possess the following skills:

- Analyzing and organizing facts, evidence, and precedent
- Preparing and presenting legal opinions
- Presenting material
- Developing legal arguments and defense
- Verbal and written communication
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

### Duties and Responsibilities

The Attorney works under the general direction of Attorney General Office and the direct supervision of the assigned Assistant Attorney General. The Attorney provides legal assistance to the Division of Economic Development, Division of Community Development, the Navajo Gaming Regulatory Office, and other entities of the Navajo Nation as needed. The Attorney represents the Navajo Nation on matters related to state and federal voting; and on matters related to the Navajo Nation’s gaming compacts. The Attorney will work on a wide range of legal issues including drafting and updating code and regulations; statutory and regulatory compliance; construction and professional service contracts; business site leases and business development; and intellectual property. The Attorney will represent the Navajo Nation before courts and administrative tribunals as needed. The Attorney will have other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

### Required upon Submission

Applicants must submit the following materials with their application:

- 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

Applicants may submit the following materials 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

Applicants may submit their application materials via the following methods:

- Emailed to
- Mailed to PO Box 7080 Window Rock, AZ 86515
- Window Rock Blvd. 100, Window Rock, AZ 86515

The Navajo Nation gives preference to eligible and qualified applicants in accordance with the Navajo Preference in Employment Act and Veterans' Preference.

The Navajo Nation is looking for an Attorney to join the Department of Personnel Management. This position offers a pay rate of $76, and the closing date for applications is Open Until Filled.

In order to apply for this position, applicants must meet the following qualifications: Juris Doctorate, current admission in the state bar of Arizona, New Mexico, or Utah or current admission in any state bar with the intention of seeking admission in either Arizona, New Mexico, or Utah within one year of hire, and current admission to the Navajo Nation Bar Association or the intention of seeking admission into the Navajo Bar Association within one year of date of hire. Current admission requires submittal of a Certificate of Good Standing from the State Bar as requested by the Department of Justice.

The successful candidate must possess knowledge of federal, state, and tribal laws affecting assigned area; specific laws related to assignment; Federal Indian Law; legal research methods, and techniques methods and techniques. In addition, the successful candidate must possess the following skills: analyzing and organizing facts, evidence, and precedent; preparing and presenting legal opinions; presenting material; developing legal arguments and defense; verbal and written communication; and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.

The Attorney works under the general direction of Attorney General Office and the direct supervision of the assigned Assistant Attorney General. The Attorney provides legal assistance to the Division of Economic Development, Division of Community Development, the Navajo Gaming Regulatory Office, and other entities of the Navajo Nation as needed. The Attorney represents the Navajo Nation on matters related to state and federal voting; and on matters related to the Navajo Nation

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Analyzing and organizing facts and evidence, preparing and presenting legal opinions, developing legal arguments and defense, verbal and written communication, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships

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, current admission in the state bar of Arizona, New Mexico, or Utah or current admission in any state bar with the intention of seeking admission in either Arizona, New Mexico, or Utah within one year of hire, current admission to the Navajo Nation Bar Association or the intention of seeking admission into the Navajo Bar Association within one year of date of hire

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