[blindlaw] Staff Attorney job announcement, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation,

[Nightingale, Noel]

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http://www.colvilletribes.com/page_document_get.php?page_id=8402

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Grade: 128 Step: 1-6 WC: 14



Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

Human Resources Office P.O. Box 150 Nespelem, WA 99155

(800) 506-9434 (509) 634-2842 Fax (509) 634-2864 www.colvilletribes.com

POSITION: Staff Attorney

SALARY: DOE (Based on non-ORA attorney salary scale)

REPORTS TO: Legal Office Director

LOCATION: Nespelem, Washington

BASIC FUNCTIONS: The incumbent of this position will provide civil legal services to Tribal Members with priority given to the following areas: drafting wills and other legal instruments and providing advocacy and representation in SSI/Social Security disability claims, education-related matters, youth offenses/delinquencies, and MINOC's/dependencies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training:

* Must be a member of the Washington State Bar Association or able to obtain admission through reciprocity, in which case must become a member of the Washington State Bar Association at earliest opportunity. Admission to the Washington State Bar is required within one (1) year of employment.

* Must be a member of the Colville Tribal Bar or pass the Tribal Bar and be admitted to practice in Colville Tribal Court within ninety (90) days of hire.

* Must be a member in good standing with all bars to which attorney is admitted with no pending ethical complaints.



Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Experience and skill as a licensed attorney.

* Maturity; commitment to serving indigent community with a wide range of legal issues; and ability to relate to clients.

* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing (writing sample is required).

* Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively managing a high volume of cases.

* Competence with relevant technology and legal research techniques.

* Willingness to comply with applicable ethical standards and to work in cooperation with others.

* Experience providing advocacy and representation for disfavored and challenging clients.

* Practical understanding of Indian Law.

* Experience working in Indian Country.

* Experience with all stages of civil litigation.

* Experience representing children/juveniles.

* Experience with education-related matters (school discipline and special education) and SSI/Social Security disability claims.

* Experience drafting wills, advance directives, and powers of attorney.

* Experience working with clients with chemical dependency and mental health histories.

* Experience in poverty law preferred.



SUPPORTING MATERIALS AND TRIBAL APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED TO HUMAN RESOURCES

NOTE: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, this position is subject to pre-employment, random, post accident and reasonable suspicion drug testing.

TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED WITHIN EACH INDIAN PREFERENCE CODE.

Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver's license and be eligible for the Tribes' Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position is subject to pre-employment, credit/financial and criminal background clearances. These clearances must be maintained throughout employment. Grade: 128 Step: 1-6 WC: 14



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NEW Bulletin: Effective May 12, 2014: Notifications from the Human Resources will be sent by E-mail, please make sure your email address is entered on your application.

CLOSING DATE: This position is Open until Filled with an initial review date of Monday, February 29, 2016.

INFORMATION: Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation

Human Resources Office

P. O. Box 150

Nespelem, WA 99155

(509) 634-2842

matilda.bob at colvilletribes.com
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