Attorney

Full-time

No

Attorney

Organization is looking to hire an Attorney with a Juris Doctorate to join its Department of Justice/Office of the Attorney General - Natural Resources Unit. The successful candidate will have a current admission in any state bar and 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.

Position Highlights:
• Position Number: 245133
• Pay Rate: $76,
• Closing Date: OUF
• Work Days: Monday - Friday
• Work Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00pm
• Grade/Step: BY68A

Job Description:
The Attorney will be responsible for providing legal advice and services to clients, including conducting initial eligibility determination reviews on proposed FRF expenditure plans; interpreting federal, state, and Navajo laws, regulation, policies, and procedures; and advising on legal compliance in the implementation of FRF programs and projects. Additionally, the Attorney will review documents, such as services 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 Navajo Nation, respond to Request for Services and other legal inquiries from clients, perform legal research, and provide legal advice verbally and in writing. The Attorney will also participate in Legislative Branch and Executive Branch meetings, including Standing Committee meetings and Council Sessions and meetings with other clients, regarding approval of FRF expenditure plans and the planning and implementation of FRF programs and projects, and provide trainings to clients on relevant federal, state, and Navajo laws regulations, policies, and procedures.

Required Qualifications:
• Juris Doctorate
• 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

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Knowledge of federal, state and tribal laws affecting assigned area, specific laws related to assignment; Federal Indian Law; Legal research methods and techniques
• Analyzing and organizing facts; evidence and precedent
• Preparing and presenting legal opinions
• Presenting material and developing and appropriate argument or defense
• Verbal and written communication
• Establishing and maintain effective working relationships

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
• 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.

H1: Attorney Position at Organization

Organization is looking to fill the position of Attorney in its Department of Justice/Office of the Attorney General - Natural Resources Unit. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified candidate to join a top-notch team and make a positive impact on the community.

H2: Position Highlights
• Position Number: 245133
• Pay Rate: $76,
• Closing Date: OUF
• Work Days: Monday - Friday
• Work Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00pm
• Grade/Step: BY68A

H2: Job Description
The Attorney will be responsible for providing legal advice and services to clients, including conducting initial eligibility determination reviews on proposed FRF expenditure plans; interpreting federal, state, and Navajo laws, regulation, policies, and procedures; and advising on legal compliance in the implementation of FRF programs and projects. Additionally, the Attorney will review documents, such as services 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 Navajo Nation, respond to Request for Services and other legal inquiries from clients, perform legal research, and provide legal advice verbally and in writing. The Attorney will also participate in Legislative Branch and Executive Branch meetings, including Standing Committee meetings and Council Sessions and meetings with other clients, regarding approval of FRF expenditure plans and the planning and implementation of FRF programs and projects, and provide trainings to clients on relevant federal, state, and Navajo laws regulations, policies, and procedures.

H2: Required Qualifications
• Juris Doctorate
• Current admission in any state bar with the intention of seeking and securing admission to the Navajo Nation Bar

Knowledge of federal, state and tribal laws, legal research methods and techniques, analyzing and organizing facts, evidence and precedent, preparing and presenting legal opinions, presenting material and developing and appropriate argument or defense, verbal and written communication, establishing and maintain effective working relationships.

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 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.

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