INFORMATION

Department: Office of the President

Type of Position: Exempt

Location of Work: Juneau, AK

Salary Grade(s): 15-17

Hours of Work: M-F, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

PURPOSE

Provide legal counsel and representation to the Central Council of Tlingit & Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska (Tlingit & Haida) in the areas of tribal government, federal-tribal relations, federal-state relations, tribal jurisdiction, environmental and natural resources law and policy, economic development, employment, contracts, code drafting and compliance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Review and recommend action on a wide range of complex legal issues

• Provide counsel, interpretations, and opinions on legal and policy matters

• Provide legal counsel regarding rights, obligations, and privileges

• Provide and oversee legal representation for issues pertinent to Tlingit & Haida programs

• Oversee, develop, review, and propose revisions to legal instruments, including contracts, leases, statutes, policies, and other court filings

• Conduct legal and policy research on a wide array of subjects

• Interpret statutes, rules, and regulations, tribal, federal, and state

• Appear in tribal court and state court on behalf of Tlingit & Haida

• Participate in appropriate continuing legal education

• Maintain strict confidentiality

• Other duties as assigned

NECESSARY SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent advocacy and negotiation skills

• Advanced skills in research and analysis

• Computer skills including Microsoft office

• Knowledge of and experience with federal Indian law

• Cultural competency regarding Alaska Natives/American Indians

• Familiarity with Haida, Tlingit, and Tsimshian cultures

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience, skills)

• Juris doctorate from an American Bar Association accredited law school

• Member in good standing of, or ability to become a member of, the Alaska Bar Association

• Must be 21 years of age with a Valid Driver’s License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (education, experience, skills)

• Two years previous experience and/or equivalent training involving tribal government

UNUSUAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OR RESTRICTIONS

The majority of work is performed in a professional office setting and is generally sedentary, requiring routine walking, standing, bending, and carrying of items weighing less than 40 lbs. Travel on small aircraft or ferry may be required.

CONDITIONS OF HIRE:

• All employment at Tlingit & Haida is “at will”. This means that the employee or Tlingit & Haida may terminate employment at any time and for any reason. Unless specified in writing, no term of employment is expressed or implied for this position.

• Tlingit & Haida is a no tolerance workplace. All regular employees may be required to pass a pre[1]employment and subsequent random drug and alcohol screening to be eligible for and maintain employment.

• Tlingit & Haida requires a criminal background check be conducted on all employees. All employment offers are conditional until federal criminal background check results verify your eligibility to work for Tlingit & Haida.