Position Summary: (For complete job description and application materials go to www.tolc-nsn.gov under public notices)
Under the direction of the Legislative Attorney, provides legal advice and representation to the Legislative Council, delegations, and standing committees on a wide range of issues affecting the Tohono O’odham Nation; works with tribal, federal and state officials as well as national- and state-level tribal advocacy groups, other tribes, private individuals and entities; maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.
This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the task performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Conducts legal research and drafts legislation for the Council and its committees.
- Litigates civil matters on behalf of the Council.
- Provides constitutional analysis and interpretation and advises committees on legal responsibilities under applicable tribal, federal, and state law.
- Conducts research and drafts contracts, resolutions, legislative orders, ordinances, rules of procedure, congressional testimony, and instruments relating to the affairs of the Legislative Council.
- Supervises and directs work of legal support staff as required by Legislative Attorney.
- Recommends amendments to tribal laws and proposes new laws.
- Advises and assists Council delegations in meetings at the national and state level.
- Interprets Legislative Rules during Council sessions and hearings.
- Communicates and negotiates with legal counsel for other branches of government.
- Prepares and presents legal briefings, case law updates, and congressional bill summaries.
- Advises Legislative Council officers and administrative staff on employment law; drafts employment and administrative policies, contract, and agreements.
- Represents Legislative Council in election appeals, removal hearings, enrollment rejection hearings, and other hearings where Council acts as a quasi-judicial body.
- Assists in drafting and filing congressional testimony, resolutions, and public comments.
- Advises Council representatives in presenting the Nation’s policy position with tribal, federal, and state representatives.
- Negotiates and drafts federal and state lobbying contracts in coordination with Legislative Attorney.
- Anticipates and identifies legal issues and counsels the Legislative Branch in order to develop legal strategies and solutions, often in situations of great risk or significance and with limited time for assessing alternatives.
- Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest developments in law and other related areas.
- Able to travel daily to office in Sells, Arizona as required (Legislative Attorney’s Office staff are working partially in-person and remotely).
- Provides in-person advice and representation as necessary in Washington, D.C., other locations in the United States, and in Mexico.
- Contributes to a team effort and accomplishes related results as required.
- Performs other duties as required.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $133,992.98 - $180,205.79 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sells, AZ 85634