Share Email Opening Title Deputy Attorney General - 7212  Description Job Title: Deputy Attorney General Department: Executive Division: Office of Attorney General Status: Exempt/Full-time Salary: $171,129.30/annually Position Summary: Under limited supervision, provides legal advice and representation to all officials, agencies, departments, divisions and branches of the Tohono O’odham Nation. Represents the Nation in all legal proceedings, and in matters that affect the legal interests of the Nation. Assists the Attorney General in matters affecting the legal interests of the Nation. The work is normally reviewed upon completion to ensure compliance with general organization/department goals, policies and procedures. Major work activities are covered by procedures or guidelines permitting flexibility in selecting methods to utilize and procedures to follow, determination of work priorities, and the planning and coordination of projects. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Formulates and communicates overall administrative and operating policies and procedures in accordance with the strategic objectives of the Office of the Attorney General. Increases senior professional's effectiveness by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, and disciplining professionals; communicating values, strategies, and objectives; assigning accountabilities; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; developing a climate for offering information and opinions; integrating functional objectives; providing and participating in educational opportunities. Prepares and reviews contracts, agreements, leases, rights of way and similar documents in order to maintain the best legal interest of the Nation. Drafts and presents Resolutions and Ordinances to the Legislative Council. Provides legal advice and services on legal rights, obligations and privileges of the Nation. Studies federal legislation, federal regulation, constitutions, statutes, decisions and ordinances of judicial bodies. Examines legal data and conduct research on assigned legal matters. Drafts legal memorandums summarizing results and legal conclusions. Represents the Nation in court hearings; represents departmental directors and supervisors in personnel grievance hearings. Negotiates contracts, purchases and other agreements maintaining the best legal and financial interests of the Nation. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by conducting research; reviewing case histories and rulings; attending and presenting workshops, conferences and seminars; establishing networks; conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations. Coordinates, directs and evaluates the activities of contract lawyers retained by the Nation. Ensures the efficient operation of the Office of the Attorney General by assisting in the managerial functions of the department. Achieves financial objectives by preparing and administering budgets; modifies budgets as needed. Maintains documentation and confidentiality of all privileged information. Performs other job related duties as assigned and contributes to a team effort Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the Tohono O’odham culture, customs, and traditions. Knowledge of applicable federal, state, tribal laws, regulations and requirements. Knowledge of applicable criminal, civil and traffic laws, statutes and ordinances and other applicable regulatory laws. Knowledge of the economic, educational, health and social problems of Native Americans. Knowledge of tribal laws and codes, modern tribal court practices, judicial procedure, and rules of evidence. Knowledge of judicial procedures and rules of evidence. Knowledge of modern court practices and administration with emphasis on court development and systems. Knowledge of the Tohono O’odham Nation’s government operations and functions. Skill in supervising, training, and evaluating assigned staff. Skill in operating various word-processing, spreadsheets, and database software programs. Skill in gathering, analyzing, and organizing information. Skill in preparing, reviewing, analyzing and interpreting complex legal documents and publications. Skill in working effectively under pressure. Skill in presenting complex information. Skill in providing superior customer service to internal and external customers. Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with other employees, and the general public. Ability to maintain privileged confidential information. Ability to work independently and meet strict time lines. Ability to work extended hours and various work schedules including nights, weekends and holidays. Ability to exercise independent judgment and negotiate legal actions. Ability to interpret and apply applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements to complex criminal and civil cases. Ability to travel within the interior/exterior boundaries of the Tohono O’odham Nation.     Position Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, and eight years’ work experience in the legal field; or an equivalent combination of training, education, and work experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position. One year of supervisory experience. Licenses, Certifications, Special Requirements: Member of the Arizona State Bar. Upon recommendation for hire a criminal background check is required to determine suitability for hire, including a 39-month Motor Vehicle Record. May require possessing and maintaining a valid driver’s license, (no DUIs or major traffic citations within the last three years). If required, must meet the Tohono O’odham Nation tribal employer’s insurance requirements to receive a driver’s permit to operate program vehicles. Based on the department’s needs, incumbents may be required to demonstrate fluency in both the Tohono O’odham Language and English as a condition of employment. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. This list of duties and responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.   Location Sells   Open Date 4/10/2022   Close Date   About the Organization The Tohono O'odham Nation is a federally-recognized tribe that includes approximately 28,000 members occupying tribal lands in Southwestern Arizona. The Nation is the second largest reservations in Arizona in both population and geographical size, with a land base of 2.8 million acres and 4,460 square miles, approximately the size of the State of Connecticut. Its four non-contiguous segments total more than 2.8 million acres at an elevation of 2,674 feet.   This position is currently not accepting applications. To search for an open position, please go to http://TohonoOodhamNation.appone.com WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category -- None found -- Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Clinical Nurse (Emergency) - 4305 in Sells, Arizona Posted on: 10/20/2022 [Apply Now] Clinical Nurse (Emergency) - **4049 **4107 **4145 **4047 in Sells, Arizona Posted on: 1/18/2023 [Apply Now] Clinical Nurse (Emergency) - 4303 in Sells, Arizona Posted on: 2/6/2023 [Apply Now]

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