Principal Attorney

8-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

**Principal Attorney**

Organization is looking for a Principal Attorney to join their team. This position is located in Window Rock, Arizona and offers a competitive salary of $102,.

**Overview**

The Principal Attorney is responsible for providing legal representation for the organization. This position reports to the Assistant Attorney General or the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General.

**Responsibilities**

- Review documents such as service contracts, sub-recipient and grant agreements, legislation, proposed policies, etc. for legal sufficiency
- Participate in negotiations regarding legal documents/agreements with parties outside of the organization
- Respond to Request for Services and other legal inquiries from clients
- Perform legal research and provide legal advice verbally and in writing
- Provide trainings to clients on relevant federal, state, and Navajo laws regulations, policies and procedures
- Attend trainings, continuing legal education course, and federal-tribal consultations and meetings in order to develop and maintain legal expertise
- Participate in Legislative Branch and Executive Branch meetings, including Standing Committee meetings and Council Sessions

**Qualifications**

- Juris Doctor; and eight (8) years professional experience as a state licensed attorney
- Current admission in 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
- 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 precedent; In preparing and presenting legal opinions; In presenting material and developing and appropriate argument or defense; in verbal and written communication; skill in establishing and maintain effective working relationships

**Submission Options**

Organization is seeking applications for this position. The following must be included in the 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)

Applications must be submitted using one of the following options:

- Emailed to
- Mailed to PO Box 7080 Window Rock, AZ 86515
- Faxed to
- Submitted in person at Navajo Nation Administration Bldg. 1, 2559 Window Rock Blvd. 100, Window Rock, AZ 86515

**Principal Attorney**

Organization is recruiting for a Principal Attorney to join their team in Window Rock, Arizona. This position offers a competitive salary of $102,.

**Job Description**

The Principal Attorney is responsible for providing legal representation for the organization. This role reports to the Assistant Attorney General or the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General. Duties include but are not limited to:

- Reviewing documents such as service contracts, sub-recipient and grant agreements, legislation, proposed policies, etc. for legal sufficiency
- Participating in negotiations regarding legal documents/agreements with parties outside of the organization
- Responding to Request for Services and other legal inquiries from clients
- Performing legal research and providing legal advice verbally and in writing
- Providing trainings to clients on relevant federal, state, and Navajo laws regulations, policies and procedures
- Attending trainings, continuing legal education course, and federal-tribal consultations and meetings in order to develop and maintain legal expertise
- Participating in Legislative Branch and Executive Branch meetings, including Standing Committee meetings and Council Sessions

**Qualifications**

- Juris Doctor; and eight (8) years professional experience as a state licensed attorney
- Current admission in 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
- 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 precedent; In preparing and presenting legal opinions; In presenting material and developing and appropriate argument or defense; in verbal and written communication; skill in establishing and maintain effective working relationships

**Application Process**

Organization is seeking applications for this position. The following must be included in the 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,

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Analyzing and organizing facts, evidence and precedent, preparing and presenting legal opinions, presenting material and developing an appropriate argument or defense, verbal and written communication, establishing and maintain effective working relationships.

Juris Doctor

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 Doctor and 8 years professional experience as a state licensed attorney, current admission in 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 year of date of hire.

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