Employment Opportunity: Attorney, Navajo Nation Department of Justice

Under general direction of a senior attorney or other supervisor, performs professional legal work in counseling, research, trail and other legal work; present cases in courts; and performs related duties as required. Prepares and presents criminal and civil cases in tribal, municipal, state, and federal courts; confers with, gives advice to, and prepares opinions for various departments and branches of the Tribe; drafts legal and judicial processes; prepares interpretations of new legislation and judicial decisions; reviews contracts, mortgages, leases, permits and related documents prior to signature by Tribal officials; interviews witness, complainants, and others on a variety of legal matters; conducts legal research, prepares briefs, pleadings and other legal documents. Open until filled.

 

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-CMD