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Job Description 

 

Position Title  Judge of the Coeur d’Alene Tribal Court/Chief Judge 

Salary Range:  Negotiable/DOE 

 

 

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: 

The Chief Judge is responsible for fairly and impartially hearing and deciding judicial matters 

within the jurisdiction of the Coeur d’Alene Tribal Court pursuant to the Coeur d’Alene Tribal 

Law and Order Code, ordinances, regulations and applicable Federal and local laws. All cases 

shall initially be assigned to the Chief Judge.  The Chief Judge may assign cases and other 

matters to a General Judge, Special Judge, or Judges Pro Tem depending on the circumstances.  

In addition to the responsibilities listed below, the Chief Judge is responsible for protecting and 

enhancing the Tribe’s sovereignty and must conduct himself/herself according to the highest 

ethical standards.  The Tribal Chief Judge shall be appointed at the discretion of the Tribal 

Council or its designee. Responsibilities may also include the administrative operations of the 

Tribal Court and supervision of its employees, including case management and the timeliness of 

judgments and orders.  

 

Qualifications:  

• Must possess a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school 

• Must be a member in good standing of the bar of any state 

• Is at least twenty-five (25) years of age, and has not reached the age of seventy (70) 

• Experience and/or practice in the field of Indian law and demonstrated experience with 

the concepts of federal Indian law, tribal law and principles of tribal sovereignty and 

jurisdiction is preferred 

• The ideal candidate will have experience as a tribal judge in a tribal justice system 

exercising both civil and criminal jurisdiction 

• Must not have been convicted of a felony or a crime involving dishonesty or ever been 

disbarred by any jurisdiction 

• Outstanding interpersonal skills and experience supervising other legal professionals 

required  

• Prior experience in accounting and administering budgets and working with court related 

computer programs is preferred 

• Must be able to pass a thorough background investigation,  

• Must have a valid motor vehicle driver’s license 

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening 

 

An applicant may be asked to participate in an interview to establish whether he/she meets 

minimum qualifications. Interviews do not create a right to employment and provide no promise 

or other guarantee of any employment position with the Tribe.  

 

The Coeur d’Alene Tribe reserves the right to hire according to its Indian Preference Policy. 

Applicants are subject to a pre-employment drug test and at-random testing following 

employment. 

Positions with the Coeur d’Alene Tribe are subject to a 6-month orientation period. 

 

To apply, submit and application and resume to: Human Resources Department, P.O. Box 408, 

Plummer Idaho 83851 or fax to 208/686-6216.  For more information, visit our website at 

http://www.cdatribe.com/Departments/HumanResources.aspx or call 208/686-4068 

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