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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITION : Assistant Attorney General
SALARY : Negotiable
SUPERVISOR : Attorney General
OPENING DATE : January 9th, 2015
CLOSING DATE : Until Filled
LOCATION : Tribal Administration Building
SUMMARY: The Assistant Attorney General of the Omaha Tribe provides legal advice, representation, assistance and support to tribal government and its departments and enterprises. The Assistant Attorney General, under the direction and supervision of the Attorney General, represents the Tribe in all aspects of tribal government, including but not limited to, contracts, employment and human resources, law enforcement, Tribal Code development, application of federal laws relating to Tribal agencies and enterprises, federal-state jurisdictional issues, taxation issues, economic issues, hunting and fishing rights, tribal environmental and natural resource law and policy, housing and land issues, social services and enrollment issues.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and/or RESPONSIBILITIES:
– Conducts legal research and prepares matters for trial.
– Serves as legal advisor to Tribal Council, tribal government departments, and economic enterprises.
– Represents the Tribe’s interest in civil and criminal matters in tribal, state and federal court actions.
– Assumes responsibility for matters assigned by Attorney General.
– Drafts ordinances, code revisions, and resolutions.
– Drafts and negotiates commercial and other contracts.
– Prepares legal memoranda and opinions at the request of the Attorney General.
– Other duties as assigned or required by the Attorney General.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
J.D. Degree from an ABA accredited law school; prefer 3 years of experience in pertinent areas of the law.
Must be admitted to practice, and be in good standing, in any state and eligible to be admitted in Omaha Tribal Court. Prefer admission in or ability to be admitted in Nebraska Bar.
Skill in legal research, writing, and analysis.
Knowledge of legal principles, practices and proceedings.
Prior legal experience in areas of Indian housing, environmental issues, employment law, family
Law, Indian gaming, contracts, employment, taxation, jurisdictional issues, and economic development in Indian Country desirable.
Must have litigation experience and familiarity with federal, state, and local court rules and
Procedures.
Must be able to interpret and apply case law, codes, ordinances and administrative rules.
Must be committed to concepts of tribal sovereignty, self-government and Indian self -determination.
PLEASE NOTE: P.L. 93-638, Indian Preference and Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance, (TERO), will be practiced; however, all qualified applicants will be considered.
**ANY INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE SEND RESUME/APPLICATION TO:
Omaha Tribe
PO Box 368
Macy, Ne. 68039
Phone: 402-837-5391
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