Assistant Attorney General I, II or Senior - OAG - Civil Attorney

Cherokee Nation • Tahlequah, OK

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About The Position

Responsibilities include legal representation of the Nation, and its departments, divisions, programs, boards, commissions, and trust authorities in civil, criminal and juvenile cases both proposed or pending in administrative appeals, tribal, state, federal court and other proceedings as assigned. Acts as legal advisor, drafts legal opinions, contracts, policies and legislation for the Nation as assigned.

Requirements

• ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL I (OAG) EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT Must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have a professional law degree (Juris Doctorate); no substitutions. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT No additional experience is required.
• ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL II (OAG) EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT Must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have a professional law degree (Juris Doctorate); no substitutions. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT An additional 3 years experience as a licensed attorney in Oklahoma or other state with at least 1 year trial practice or appellate advocacy.
• SENIOR ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL (OAG) EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT Must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have a professional law degree (Juris Doctorate); no substitutions. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT An additional seven (7) years of service, a majority of which is in the public sector either as an elected official or working in the office of an elected official or other public service, is required. At least two (2) years prior litigation experience (either civil or criminal) required.
• COMPUTER SKILLS An individual should have knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
• CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Must be a member in good standing of the bar the of the State of Oklahoma. Must be licensed to practice law in the Cherokee Nation Courts or be able to become so licensed within three (3) months. Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating.
• OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Ability to provide advice and guidance to administration and other clients. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with superiors, subordinates and peers including government leaders. Ability to accomplish legal analysis and in-depth legal research based on legal authority and precedent and equitable considerations. Must be able to use computers and general office equipment. Knowledge of and ability to analyze, interpret and apply statutory, judicial, regulatory, and administrative legal authorities. Ability to apply facts to legal authorities. Ability to travel as needed.
• Employee must not and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG’s Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA’s List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG’s List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer one year or more years actual experience in criminal law or as a government attorney. Prefer some of the experience be in one or more of the following: Indian Child Welfare, Juvenile Law, Indian Law, Employment Law, or Criminal Law.
• Prefer experience to be in both civil and criminal background.

Responsibilities

• Legal representation of the Nation, and its departments, divisions, programs, boards, commissions, and trust authorities in civil, criminal and juvenile cases both proposed or pending in administrative appeals, tribal, state, federal court and other proceedings as assigned.
• Acts as legal advisor
• Drafts legal opinions, contracts, policies and legislation for the Nation as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees