Job Title: Attorney
Organization: The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
Department: Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General (Litigation Unit)
Pay Rate: $73,
Duration: Open Until Filled
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Legal work related to federal, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., and state court and administrative tribunal representation of the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Government, as assigned by the Assistant Attorney General of the Litigation Unit or the Office of the Attorney General, and Deputy Attorney General, including legal research, pleading drafting, and settlement negotiation for Litigation Unit of the Department of Justice.
• Review of proposed disciplinary actions by **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. government programs for compliance with **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Personnel Policies Manual and Navajo Preference in Employment Act.
• Drafting of proposed **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. legislation, regulations, and policies.
• Other duties as assigned.
Qualification Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
• Juris Doctorate
• Current admission in any state bar with the intention of seeking and securing admission to the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Bar Association and either the Arizona, New Mexico or Utah State Bar within one (1) year of date of hire.
Special Requirements:
• Knowledge of federal Indian law and Navajo law, legal research methods and techniques, and legal writing.
• Must have skills in analyzing and organizing facts, evidence and precedent; in preparing and presenting legal opinions; in presenting material and developing legal arguments; in verbal and written communication; and skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Required Upon Submission:
• Completed application including all fields and signature
• Copy of HS Diploma / GED Certificate
• Copies of transcripts and degree(s) to receive credit for education
• Certifications (. First Aid, CPR, etc.)
• Copy of Valid State Driver License/ID
Optional To Receive Preference:
• Navajo preference: Certificate of Navajo Indian Blood (CNIB)
• Veterans preference: Form DD214 and /or DD215 and Application for Veterans Preference
• Reemployment preference: Copy of Layoff Notice
• Non-Navajo Spouse Preference: Proof of marriage by a marriage license, proof of residency and spouse's Certificate of Navajo Indian Blood (CNIB)
Submission Options:
• Emailed to
• Mailed to PO Box 7080 Window Rock, AZ 86515
•
• **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Administration Bldg. 1
• 2559 Window Rock Blvd. 100
• Window Rock, AZ 86515
THE NAVAJO NATION GIVES PREFERENCE TO ELIGIBLE AND QUALIFIED APPLICANTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NAVAJO PREFERENCE IN EMPLOYMENT ACT AND VETERANS' PREFERENCE.
Job Vacancy Announcement for Attorney
Organization: The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
Department: Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General (Litigation Unit)
Pay Rate: $73,
Duration: Open Until Filled
The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is looking for an Attorney to join the Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General (Litigation Unit). The successful candidate will be responsible for legal work related to federal, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., and state court and administrative tribunal representation of the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Government, as assigned by the Assistant Attorney General of the Litigation Unit or the Office of the Attorney General, and Deputy Attorney General, including legal research, pleading drafting, and settlement negotiation for Litigation Unit of the Department of Justice.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Juris Doctorate
• Current admission in any state bar with the intention of seeking and securing admission to the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Bar Association and either the Arizona, New Mexico or Utah State Bar within one (1) year of date of hire.
Special Requirements:
• Knowledge of federal Indian law and Navajo law, legal research methods and techniques, and legal writing.
• Must have skills in analyzing and organizing facts, evidence and precedent; in preparing and presenting legal opinions; in presenting material and developing legal arguments; in verbal and written communication; and skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Required Upon Submission:
• Completed application including all fields and signature
• Copy of HS Diploma / GED Certificate
• Copies of transcripts and degree(s) to receive credit for education
• Certifications (. First Aid, CPR, etc.)
• Copy of Valid State Driver License/ID
Optional To Receive Preference:
• Navajo preference: Certificate of Navajo Indian Blood (CNIB)
• Veterans preference: Form DD214 and /or DD215 and Application for Veterans Preference
• Reemployment preference: Copy of Layoff Notice
• Non-Navajo Spouse Preference: Proof of marriage by a marriage license, proof of residency and spouse's Certificate of Navajo Indian Blood (CNIB)
Submission Options:
• Emailed to
• Mailed to PO Box 7080 Window Rock, AZ 86515
•
• **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Administration Bldg. 1
• 2559 Window Rock Blvd.
