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Tacoma, WA, United States
Tribal Court Associate Judge
Attorney
Company Review
Full-time
No
Tribal Court Associate Judge The candidate reports To: Chief Judge. Serves as hearing judge for the firm in accordance with the tribal Judicial Administrative Code. The term of the Associate Judge shall be three (3) years from the date of appointment by the Tribal Council. A judge may be reappointed at the expiration of a term in the discretion of the Tribal Council. Hears cases brought before the court or jury, including, but not limited to criminal, civil, fishing, hunting, youth dependency, traffic, housing, gaming, employment and all domestic violence related cases. Determines the meaning, interpretation, and application of the Tribal Constitution and laws and, where appropriate, other authorities. Issues subpoenas compelling the attendance of witnesses at proceedings. Issues search warrants and warrants to apprehend pursuant to the Tribe’s rules governing criminal procedure. Determines the amount of bail to be posted. Issues any order or writ necessary and proper to the complete exercise of the powers and the general authority of the court, including those necessary to compel compliance with orders of the court and to punish persons for failure to comply. Conducts legal research and writing. Performs other duties as assigned. Should have Juris Doctorate degree and 3 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, with experience in writing a variety of court related documents. Must have knowledge and understanding of courtroom procedures. Ability: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in legal, mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
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Legal
Apr 05, 2024
Jul 19, 2024
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