Healing to Wellness Court Judge

Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewa•Red Cliff, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chief Judge and Court Administrator will direct and coordinate the judicial operations of the Red Cliff Tribal Court. This role involves supervising court staff and managing the operations of all Court programs. The position provides a full range of administrative and judicial services, including hearing cases in trial and appellate courts, exercising civil jurisdiction, assigning cases to Associate Judges, supervising court staff, preparing and issuing legal documents, conducting legal research, developing and implementing policies, attending judicial training, and maintaining caseload records. Additionally, as Healing to Wellness Court Judges, the role will oversee cases within this specialized court, implement alternative healing court methods, maintain confidentiality, attend relevant meetings and trainings, stay knowledgeable about addiction and mental health, provide guidance to clients, assist with data collection, cross-train team members, assist with fiscal and grant reporting, and collaborate with local jurisdictions to expand services.

Requirements

Must be at least 35 years of age.
No felony convictions, unless pardoned.
Some level of post-secondary education required.
Red Cliff Tribal Member preferred; must be a member of an Ojibwe Tribe.
Must be of good character and reputation.
Must be able to travel to attend trainings and meetings as required.
Must be able to analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources of authority as necessary for the development of tribal law.
Must pass a thorough background investigation.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must maintain driver’s eligibility as a condition of employment.
Must be eligible to be put on the Tribe’s vehicle insurance policy.
Must possess experience as a judge with at least two (2) years of experience practicing in court on a full-time basis.
Must have working knowledge of courtroom procedures, the Red Cliff Constitution and Laws of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewas and other secondary sources of authority that may assist in the development of tribal law.
Must have working knowledge of Indian Civil Rights Act; trust responsibilities of the Federal Government; civil and criminal law concepts; and the cultures, traditions, and values of the people of the Red Cliff Reservation.
Must complete a writing sample that demonstrates an ability to conduct appropriate analysis of sometimes complex legal issues and an ability to clearly convey reasoning used in arriving at legal conclusions, required.

Nice To Haves

Law degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Hearing cases in the trial and appellate court(s) and exercising the full range of civil jurisdiction granted by the Red Cliff Tribal Council as set forth in the Red Cliff Code of Laws.
Assign cases to Associate Judges as needed.
Supervise and provide the Court Clerk and Assistant Clerk in effective maintenance of court records and managing court procedures.
Prepare and issue written orders, judgments, search and arrest warrants, and perform other judicial duties.
Conduct legal research and writing, when necessary, for timely court decisions and opinions.
Develop and implement new or improved policies and procedures consistent with the Tribe’s needs and tribal law and policy.
Attend judicial training sessions and meetings, as needed.
Keep accurate records of caseloads and court hearings for quarterly and annual reports to Tribal Council, BIA (638 contract), Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission (Voigt Judicial Services contract) and other funding agencies.
Administer the Tribal Court budget.
Administer Oaths of Office for Tribal Council and Law Enforcement.
Oversee the cases of the Red Cliff Healing to Wellness Court and strive to implement similar methods of alternative healing court methods.
Maintain confidentiality due to nature of certain cases such as ICW matters.
Attend Healing to Wellness Court meetings and trainings.
Maintain general knowledge of addiction and continuing education regarding new research and best or promising practices for treatment courts and interventions for cooccurring mental/substance disorders.
Provide guidance and supervision to Healing to Wellness Court clients.
Assist with the collection and maintenance of performance outcome data.
Assist with cross-training and orientation of new hires or Healing to Wellness Court team members.
Assist the Finance Department with fiscal, contractual, and grant funding reports/requirements.
Assist in the creating as well as updating Court Policies, Procedures, and Protocols and ensure fidelity to the same.
Expand services of Tribal Healing to Wellness Court through collaboration with local jurisdictions.