Job Opening: Tribal Staff Attorney - Cow Creek Band of The Umpqua Tribe of Indians

Job Description

The Cow Creek Band of the Umpqua Tribe of Indians is excited to announce an opening for the position of Tribal Staff Attorney. This pivotal role offers the unique opportunity to contribute to the legal endeavors of the Tribe. As the Tribal Staff Attorney, you will engage directly with diverse legal issues and challenges, ensuring the Tribe's legal standing and operational integrity are maintained at the highest level. This is a full-time position based in our offices; please note that this is not a remote job.

The successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of the Tribe’s General Counsel, providing comprehensive legal advice and representation to the Tribe, include its various branches, commissions, departments, and businesses. This role demands a high level of professionalism, dedication to tribal advocacy, and a deep understanding of Federal Indian Law.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and counsel to the Tribe, and its representative branches, commissions, departments, businesses, officers, and employees of the Tribe.
• Represent the Tribe and individual branches, commissions, departments, businesses, officers, and employees of the Tribe before court.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal documents, including contracts, ordinances, by-laws, regulations, resolutions, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare internal legal opinions for the Tribe and provide second opinions on legal issues.
• Engage in document drafting, legal research, and analysis as assigned.
• Prepare reports and other necessary legal documents as required.
• Responsible for management and organization of all legal files and legal records.

Requirements

• J.D. or above legal degree required.
• At least four years of law practice experience with a law firm, legal department, non-profit, or legal services organization.
• Oregon State Bar membership in good standing.
• Extensive knowledge of Federal Indian Law and Tribal Law required; Tribal preference will be given.
• Strong computer literacy and experience essential.
• Experience in business/corporations and government preferable, demonstrating a broad capacity to manage multiple legal matters.