AZ – Associate Judge – Yavapai-Apache Nation

JOB TITLE:

Associate Judge

DEPARTMENT:

Tribal Court

SUPERVISOR:

Chief Judge

SALARY:

up to $123,905 annum

JOB SUMMARY:

The Associate Judge presides over cases before the Tribal Court and helps ensure the proper operation of Yavapai-Apache Nation Tribal Court under the supervision of the Chief Judge

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Preside over cases before the Tribal Court

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Meet the minimum qualifications for Judges
  • Minimum of one (1) year of practice before courts of limited jurisdiction. (Tribal Court preferred).
  • The Minimum Qualifications for Judges of the Tribal Court are established by Ordinance adopted by the Tribal Council as authorized under the Constitution of the Yavapai-Apache Nation. Title 3 of the Nation’s Judicial Code, Section 111, sets out the “Minimum Qualifications and Limitations of Judge
  • In addition to the Minimum Qualifications set out in Title 3, the following qualifications also apply to this Position:
  • In the case of applicants who are attorneys, a Law Degree and State Bar license plus two (2) years’ experience as a Judicial Officer, Attorney, or Tribal Advocate (Law School D
  • Must have good verbal & writing skills and, excellent communications skills.
  • Supervisory/Personnel Management experience preferred.
  • Possess a high level of competence, ability to apply legal thinking to reconciling the principles of law and the particular circumstances of issues presented in cases coming before the Court.
  • Some judicial administrative experience preferred.
  • Sound judicial temperament.
  • Ability to manage courtroom and specialty court staffing.
  • Have the capacity to remain open-minded, manage case workload efficiently.
  • Respect their peers and their constituencies.
  • Knowledge of Tribal, Federal and State Law; regarding Tribes and familiarity with Tribal communities.
  • Must not have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor within the past ten (10) years other than traffic violations.
  • Must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License and be insurable with the Nation’s auto insurance policy and sustain insurability throughout the duration of employment.
  • Evidence of continuing education to maintain any required Certifications/License and update knowledge and skills.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must have a minimum of one year of practice before courts of limited jurisdiction. (Tribal Court Preferred)

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