Employment Opportunity: Yurok Tribe Staff Attorney

The Yurok Tribe accepting applications for the position of Staff Attorney.

 

A Staff Attorney with the Tribe completes a variety of professional assignments on behalf of the Council and departments as assigned by the Senior Attorney.  Works closely with paralegals and department staff.  Performs legal research, including extensive analysis of legal positions.  Provides legal advice, counsel and assistance to Tribal Council and departments and the operations of the Tribe and its programs, projects and services.  Assists Departments in negotiation and drafting of contracts.  Assists Human Resources in proving legal opinions concerning personnel policies and procedures.  Drafts appropriate ordinances and policies that assist in the implementation of the Tribe's self-governance objectives.  Represents the Tribe in Indian Welfare cases.  Provides opinions in policies, attends meetings concerning regulatory and environmental matters.  Prepares legal briefs, develops strategy, arguments and testimony in preparation for presentation of a case.  Represents the Tribe and its entities in court and administrative hearings. 

The Yurok Tribe also provides a commute from the cities of Eureka, Arcata, McKinleyville and Crescent City, which is an extremely important benefit to such a remote location.

 

Salary range: $56,129/$67,274.

 

The Yurok Tribe’s website can be accessed here and their Human Resources website here.

 

Questions should be directed to:

Loretti Vanzetti, Legal Secretary

lvanzetti@yuroktribe.nsn.us

 

Yurok Tribe

Office of the Tribal Attorney

190 Klamath Blvd.

P.O. Box 1027

Klamath, CA 95548

(707) 482-1350, ext. 389

Fax: (707) 482-1363