JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Staff Attorney shall provide legal advice & counsel to the Three Affiliated Tribes, the Tribal Business Council and all Tribal Programs, entities and sub-divisions of the Tribes, including but not limited to representation before Tribal, Federal & State Courts and Administrative agencies when directed. However, most of the assignments will be in the area of Contract and Policies and Procedures Review.
• Review, drafting, and negotiation of contracts, including PL 93-638 Contracts with Governmental Agencies and other outside Agencies.
• Review and file claims on behalf of the Tribes; drafting and review of Tribal Resolutions, Ordinances, Statutes, and Policies & Procedures.
• Legal research, drafting of Opinions and Memorandums regarding Legal issues relevant to the Tribes and its programs and entities.
• Attendance at Tribal Council Meetings and Sub-Committee Meetings as directed.
• Prepare and review all necessary documents for Real Estate, Land Transactions and Business Contracts.
• Provide Legal Assistance to the following specific Committees, Programs, and Entities: Judicial Committee, Human Resources Committee and Department, Elbowoods Memorial Health Facility, Tex Fox Justice Center and Child Welfare. Provide Legal advice and guidance to other Programs and Departments a
• Provide advice to Tribal non-governmental entities including non- and for profit entities where such advice or representation does not create a potential or actual conflict of interest with Attorney’s duties to the Tribe that cannot be resolved through proper disclosures.
• Good legal writing skills are necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned consistent with ethical limitations applicable to Licensed Attorneys.