Staff Attorney
About The Position
The Staff Attorney provides legal counsel and representation to the RSIC Tribal Chairman, Tribal Council, and staff under the supervision of the Senior Staff Attorney, supporting sound governance and defensible decision-making. Key responsibilities include preparing legal opinions with supporting research; drafting and reviewing ordinances, rules, regulations, applications, and other legal or quasi-legal documents; writing, reviewing, and approving vendor/consultant agreements; developing a searchable database of RSIC laws, resolutions, and records while assisting with a recorder's office; researching and preparing legal analysis and proposed legislation for the Nevada State Legislature and/or U.S. Congress; attending Tribal Council and related meetings to provide counsel; and delivering requested monthly verbal and written reports.
Requirements
- J.D. from an accredited law school at hire
- Minimum 2 years of law practice (tribal government preferred)
- Policy/ordinance/regulatory drafting experience; contract review experience (work product required)
- Knowledge of Tribal, Federal, and Nevada law
- Strong written/verbal English
- Advanced computer skills
- Respect for tribal culture
- Eligibility for RSIC Vehicle Insurance Program
Responsibilities
- Prepare legal opinions with supporting research.
- Draft and review ordinances, rules, regulations, applications, and other legal or quasi-legal documents.
- Write, review, and approve vendor/consultant agreements.
- Develop a searchable database of RSIC laws, resolutions, and records while assisting with a recorder's office.
- Research and prepare legal analysis and proposed legislation for the Nevada State Legislature and/or U.S. Congress.
- Attend Tribal Council and related meetings to provide counsel.
- Deliver requested monthly verbal and written reports.
Benefits
- Medical: Hometown Health PPO Plan (RSIC pays 100% employee-only; cost-sharing for dependent tiers)
- Dental: Lincoln Dental Insurance Plan (RSIC pays 100% employee-only; cost-sharing for dependent tiers)
- Vision: Lincoln Vision Insurance Plan (RSIC pays 100% employee-only; cost-sharing for dependent tiers)
- Life & AD&D: $50,000 policy paid by RSIC (reduces to $25,000 after age 70)
- Optional additional coverages available for purchase (e.g., AFLAC, LegalShield)
- Annual Leave: 4 hours accrued per pay period; usable after probation; increases after 5 years per policy
- Sick Leave: 4 hours accrued per pay period; available for immediate use
- Paid Holidays: 13 per calendar year
- 401(k): eligible for employee contributions after 60 days; discretionary RSIC contribution; employer match begins after 1 year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
