Job Description
Job Description
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The Assistant General Counsel assists the General Counsel in providing legal advice and legal representation of the Gila River Indian Community. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assist the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel in advising and representing the Community in any and all legal matters in Community courts, state, and federal courts, and/or provide assistance on legal matters. Represent the Community in civil matters as necessary, including civil trespass, exclusion, mental health, collection proceedings, grievance hearings, housing matters and administrative hearings. Advise Community officials, departments, programs and committees concerning legal matters. Assist the Legislative Standing Committee in revising and codifying the laws and ordinances of the Community, as well as drafting and reviewing resolutions. Draft and review departmental or programmatic policies and procedures. Draft and review contracts and business documents for the Community and provide legal support for economic development projects and transactions. Perform other related duties as assigned. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Working knowledge of the United States code and federal Indian case law. Considerable working knowledge of the federal legislative processes, federal policy and rulemaking, and federal legislation affecting Indian Tribes. Knowledge of Arizona law and State proceedings. General knowledge of tribal legal systems including tribal codes. Willingness to work on complex issues involving land and water rights. Strong legal research skills. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community officials, and the public. Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace. Source:
Original PDF DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The Assistant General Counsel assists the General Counsel in providing legal advice and legal representation of the Gila River Indian Community. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assist the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel in advising and representing the Community in any and all legal matters in Community courts, state, and federal courts, and/or provide assistance on legal matters. Represent the Community in civil matters as necessary, including civil trespass, exclusion, mental health, collection proceedings, grievance hearings, housing matters and administrative hearings. Advise Community officials, departments, programs and committees concerning legal matters. Assist the Legislative Standing Committee in revising and codifying the laws and ordinances of the Community, as well as drafting and reviewing resolutions. Draft and review departmental or programmatic policies and procedures. Draft and review contracts and business documents for the Community and provide legal support for economic development projects and transactions. Perform other related duties as assigned. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Working knowledge of the United States code and federal Indian case law. Considerable working knowledge of the federal legislative processes, federal policy and rulemaking, and federal legislation affecting Indian Tribes. Knowledge of Arizona law and State proceedings. General knowledge of tribal legal systems including tribal codes. Willingness to work on complex issues involving land and water rights. Strong legal research skills. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community officials, and the public. Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace. Source:
Original PDF DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
The Assistant General Counsel assists the General Counsel in providing legal advice and legal representation of the Gila River Indian Community. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assist the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel in advising and representing the Community in any and all legal matters in Community courts, state, and federal courts, and/or provide assistance on legal matters. Represent the Community in civil matters as necessary, including civil trespass, exclusion, mental health, collection proceedings, grievance hearings, housing matters and administrative hearings. Advise Community officials, departments, programs and committees concerning legal matters. Assist the Legislative Standing Committee in revising and codifying the laws and ordinances of the Community, as well as drafting and reviewing resolutions. Draft and review departmental or programmatic policies and procedures. Draft and review contracts and business documents for the Community and provide legal support for economic development projects and transactions. Perform other related duties as assigned. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Working knowledge of the United States code and federal Indian case law. Considerable working knowledge of the federal legislative processes, federal policy and rulemaking, and federal legislation affecting Indian Tribes. Knowledge of Arizona law and State proceedings. General knowledge of tribal legal systems including tribal codes. Willingness to work on complex issues involving land and water rights. Strong legal research skills. Strong written and oral communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community officials, and the public. Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace. 52f0f01fc5592e31c87e356fdaa63c6e
