Assistant Tribal Attorney

COQUILLE INDIAN TRIBE•North Bend, OR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Tribal Attorney, performs legal representation, research, and legal writing. Types, edits, proofs, and drafts legal documents. This low-key law office responds to a high volume of complex, difficult and ever-changing legal issues, many of which have strict deadlines. We take pride in our ability to address these issues in a friendly, humorous and cooperative way. Candidates should enjoy interpersonal challenges and computer work.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate from accredited law school required.
Member of Oregon State Bar in good standing.
Ability to communicate complex concepts with clarity, respect and humor.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point and one or more online legal research tools, such as Westlaw, required.
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
Must have experience independently managing multiple priorities in a time-sensitive environment.
Current and valid Oregon driver’s license in good standing is required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with strengths in team building, and cooperative problem solving.
Ability to consistently convey a pleasant and helpful attitude by using excellent interpersonal and communication skills to control sometimes stressful and emotional situations.
Ability to foster an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the Coquille Indian Tribe.
Ability to develop the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.
Demonstrated ability to be results driven; making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with outside governmental officials, administrative and granting agencies.
Ability to read and understand technical documents and manuals, as well as the ability to write such documents for use by others.
Knowledge of legal terminology and legal forms and documents.
Be computer literate.
Exhibit a level of computer literacy sufficient to use software such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases to produce correspondence, documents, and reports.
Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and objectivity under constant pressure and crisis situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in Tribal government is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs legal representation, negotiations, research, writing, and policy development.
Represents the Tribe and its associated entities and committees.
Prepares letters, memos, contracts, and legal documents, including pleadings, subpoenas, ordinances, and resolutions.
Advises Tribal departments and Tribal entities regarding legal matters.
Reviews contracts, deeds, and other legal documents as they are received in the Legal department.
Assists Tribal Attorney with complex legal research projects.
Proofreads written materials.
Assists with planning Legal department projects and activities.
Maintains strict confidentiality.
Performs other duties as assigned.