JOB TITLE:

Attorney General

DEPARTMENT:

Legal

SUPERVISOR:

Tribal Council

SALARY:

$160,000 – $180,000

JOB SUMMARY:

Job Title: Attorney General Department: Legal Reports To: Tribal Council Classification: Exempt Status: Full-Time Salary Range: $160,000 – $180,000/DOE  Location: Onsite �Hybrid work arrangements may be considered for qualified candidates. JOB SUMMARY  The Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians is seeking a highly skilled attorney and dedicated and strategic leader to join the Office of Attorney General. The position of Attorney General shall be responsible for advancing Tribal self-governance and sovereignty, protecting all Tribal assets, defending the integrity of the Tribe, assisting and advising Tribal entities in their pursuit of progress on behalf of Tribal members, and managing and providing legal services and representation to the Tribe, the Tribal Council, the Tribal Government, and its Tribal Entities. The Attorney General is prohibited from offering legal advice or representing individual Tribal Members but instead serves to protect the rights of all members of the Tribe administering fair and impartial justice. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Advises and represents the PRCI in all contract matters; manages relations with the United States Government, federal agencies, and state and local governments and agencies.
  • Appears before and responds to federal and state legislative committees, and represents the PRCI in litigation before federal, state, municipal, and tribal courts.
  • Provides general legal services to programs and departments, including the review of legal issues arising from day-to-day operations.
  • Offers legal advice and representation on matters including, but not limited to, economic development, gaming, taxation, tribal lands, energy and natural resources, environmental regulation, child welfare, cultural resources, civil and criminal law, administrative matters, health and welfare issue
  • Reviews legal documents such as court decisions, proposed legislation, rules, regulations, and pending bills to protect and advance the PRCI’s interests.
  • Drafts legal documents, including ordinances, regulations, policies, procedures, position papers, legal memoranda, correspondence, and executive summaries.
  • May be assigned to support various PRCI Boards, Commissions, and Committees, including attending meetings and addressing issues of concern.
  • Translates complex legal issues into clear, practical guidance for Tribal leaders, departments, and staff.
  • Works irregular or extended hours as necessary to meet deadlines, attend meetings, or respond to urgent legal matters.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA accredited or State Bar accredited law school. Active license to practice law in the State of California and in good standing with the State Bar of California.
  • A minimum of seven (7) to ten (10) years of legal practice experience with a law firm, legal department, non-profit organization, or legal services organization.
  • At least three (3) years of supervisory experience in a law firm, legal department, non-profit organization, or legal services organization.
  • Must be free of any conviction by any state or the United States for a crime punishable by imprisonment in a penitentiary for a term of one (1) year, or more, or by any foreign government for a crime which would be punishable by imprisonment for a term of one year, or more, if committed in Califor

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

  • At least three (3) years of substantive legal experience in Indian law, including areas such as trial practice, government or municipal law, civil rights, land use, energy and natural resources, corporate and business law, gaming law, real estate law, tax law, or civil legal services.
  • A minimum of three (3) years of experience with Tribal business entity formation and regulation.
  • Familiarity with the Tribe’s Constitution, laws, and culture is preferred, but not required.

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