Attorney

Full-time

No

**Attorney**

The Navajo Nation is seeking to fill a full-time Attorney position for the Department of Justice/Office of the Attorney General located in Window Rock, AZ. The Attorney will be responsible for providing legal direction to Navajo Nation divisions, departments, Navajo Nation Council and committees regarding a wide range of legal issues, including statutory and regulatory compliance, contract and procurement issues, and intergovernmental relations.

**Job Responsibilities**

- Perform professional legal work in research, trial and other legal work
- Confer with, provide advice to, and prepare advisory memorandums for various departments and branches of the Navajo Nation
- Prepare interpretations of new legislation and judicial decisions
- Review contracts, leases, permits and related documents
- Interview witnesses, complainants, and other on a variety of legal matters
- Conduct legal research, prepare briefs, pleadings and other legal documents
- Assist in routine operations of Department of Justice
- Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications and Requirements**

- 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
- 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 maintaining effective working relationships

**Preferences**

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

**Pay Rate and Required Upon Submission**

The pay rate for this position is $76, per annum. Upon submission of your application, the following must be included:

- 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

**Job Vacancy Announcement**

Req Id: DOJ00625891
Position Number: 202205
Pay Rate: $76,
Closing Date: OUF

Organization is seeking to fill a full-time Attorney position located in Window Rock, AZ. The Attorney will be responsible for providing legal direction to Organization divisions, departments, Council and committees regarding a wide range of legal issues. The pay rate for this position is $76, per annum.

**Job Responsibilities**

- Perform professional legal work in research, trial and other legal work
- Confer with, provide advice to, and prepare advisory memorandums for various departments and branches of the Organization
- Prepare interpretations of new legislation and judicial decisions
- Review contracts, leases, permits and related documents
- Interview witnesses, complainants, and other on a variety of legal matters
- Conduct legal research, prepare briefs, pleadings and other legal documents
- Assist in routine operations of Department of Justice
- Other duties as assigned

**Qualifications and Requirements**

- Juris Doctorate
- Current admission in any state bar with the intention of seeking and securing admission to the Organization 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
- 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 maintaining effective working relationships

**Preferences**

Organization gives preference to eligible and qualified applicants in accordance with the Preference in Employment Act and Veterans Preference.

**Pay Rate and Required Upon Submission**

The pay rate for this position is $76,

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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 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 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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