Summer Internship
The interns may be asked to do a variety of things, including day-to-day office work such as answering phones, writing letters and assisting constituents. In addition, interns may be assigned to assist in various constituent casework or work on District-based projects of importance. read more
Fall Internship
The interns may be asked to do a variety of things, including day-to-day office work such as answering phones, writing letters and assisting constituents. In addition, interns may be assigned to assist in various constituent casework or work on District-based projects of importance. read more
Tribal Court Advocate
The candidate under supervision of Senior Attorney, reviews pleading of Navajo Nation Department of Child Support Services (NNDCSS) staff for corrections, consistency and requirements for establishment and enforcement or modification of paternity, child Support medical support, anendment to birth certificate, wage withholding. Represents Navajo Nation and best interest of the child in administrative hearing or judicial forum in Navajo Nation Office of... read more
Senior Tribal Court Advocate
The candidate will be responsible for: Independently prepares and is responsible for more advanced and complex criminal and civil (juvenile) cases, including appellate cases; interviews witnesses, clients, experts and others; investigates all aspects of criminal and delinquent cases, negotiates settlements with opposing parties; prepares legal memoranda, briefs, motions and other required documents for court presentations; appears in court. Per...
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Attorney
The candidate will be responsible for: Represent and provide legal guidance and advice to the Navajo Nation Council, its standing committees, boards and commissions involving various areas of law; representation to entities of the Legislative Branch. Work with other staff of the Office under supervision of a Principal Attorney and the general direction of the Chief Legislative Counsel; drafts legislation, pleadings, briefs, legal memoranda, and correspondence in a...
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Prosecutor
The candidate will be responsible for: Represents the interest of the Navajo Nation in prosecuting individuals alleged to have violated provisions of the Navajo Nation Code; reviews citations, arrest sheets and other law enforcement documents and reports; interviews witnesses, gathers facts and data; determines if sufficient evidence exists to support the charges; conducts legal research; drafts complaints, motions and/or other legal proceedings; prepares a lega...
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District Court Judge
The candidate will perform work of unusual difficulty in presiding over civil, criminal and family court cases. Will provide policy direction and guidance in the operation of the Judicial District. Perform related duties as assigned. Hear and decide cases within the jurisdiction of the Agency courts, including evidentiary hearings, motions writs and trials; issues search and arrest warrants; hears the facts and interprets and applies applicable statute...
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Principal Attorney
Duties: Under general direction of the Assistant Attorney General, Attorney General, and Deputy Attorney General, provides professional legal. work and advice to the Navajo Nation Office of the Controller (OOC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of the Navajo Tax. Commission (ONTC), Navajo Tax Commission (NTC), Department of Retirement Services (NDRS), Retirement Plan Administration. Committee (RPAC), Budget and Finance Committee (BFC), Investm...
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Senior Attorney
Duties: Under general direction of Assistant Attorney General or the Attorney General, and Deputy Attorney General. Provides legal direction to Nation Division, departments, Nation Council and committees regarding a wide range of legal issues, including statutory and regulatory compliance, contract and procurement issues, and intergovernmental relations; performs professional legal work in research, trial and other legal work; and performs related duties as...
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Spring Internship
The interns may be asked to do a variety of things, including day-to-day office work such as answering phones, writing letters and assisting constituents. In addition, interns may be assigned to assist in various constituent casework or work on District-based projects of importance.
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Fall Internship
The program provides students exposure to the practice of criminal law, courtroom litigation, and providing holistic representation to indigent clients. Interns are afforded the opportunity to work directly with attorneys on felony, misdemeanor and juvenile cases. Students are paired with senior attorneys experienced in training new attorneys on court procedures and local practices. Law students are expected to perform more complex technical legal work, pre...
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Summer Internship
The program provides students exposure to the practice of criminal law, courtroom litigation, and providing holistic representation to indigent clients. Interns are afforded the opportunity to work directly with attorneys on felony, misdemeanor and juvenile cases. Students are paired with senior attorneys experienced in training new attorneys on court procedures and local practices. Law students are expected to perform more complex technical legal work, p...
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Spring Internship
The Offices offers an internship program that provides students exposure to the practice of criminal law, courtroom litigation, and providing holistic representation to indigent clients. Interns are afforded the opportunity to work directly with attorneys on felony, misdemeanor and juvenile cases. Law students are paired with senior attorneys experienced in training new attorneys on court procedures and local practices. Students are expected to perform mo...
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Prosecutor
The candidate represents the interest of the Navajo Nation in prosecuting individuals alleged to have violated provisions of the Navajo Nation Code; reviews citations, arrest sheets and other law enforcement documents and reports; interviews witnesses, gathers facts and data; determines if sufficient evidence exists to support the charges; conducts legal research; drafts complaints, motions and/or other legal proceedings; prepares a legal strategy; gathers and ... read more
Attorney
The candidate will work in certification, or licensure, transcripts, copies of degrees, certificates, and other appropriate documents must be submitted along with employment application. Under the direction of the Chief Legislative Counsel or their designee, provides legal advice and guidance to the Navajo Nation Council. Standing committees, boards, commissions and entities of the Legislative Branch in all areas of law. Performs legal work of significant complex... read more
Chief Prosecutor
Duties: Performs administrative, managerial, and prosecution work in directing the Office of the Chief Prosecutor and component districts including the Juvenile Justice and White Collar Crime programs. Administers short and long range planning, organizing, directing, strategic planning for annual, external, and supplemental budgets, and related activities of the Office of the Chief Prosecutor. Coordinates and evaluates the overall effectiveness of the assi... read more