Associate Judge/Tribal Court (X2)

Job Description

Preside over and decide Tribal Court cases, including criminal, civil, probate, juvenile, domestic and traffic. May supervise assigned Court Clerks. Operate in furtherance of established court rules and policies, Tribal Law and Order Code, Tribal Constitution and the Indian Civil Rights Act. Handle cases efficiently and professionally with fairness, impartiality and objectivity. Exercise authority of the Chief Judge when delegated. Maintain Confidentiality. Interact with other judges, coworkers, prisoners and the public. Work with the Bureau of Indian Affairs and outside organizations requiring understanding of the Tribal legal system and processes. 4 years experience in a private or public job that is related to the law profession. A combination of education and experience may be acceptable. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Thorough working knowledge of the Tribal judicial system, courtroom procedure, reservation law and order code, tribal ordinance, Indian, family, criminal, juvenile and civil law. Must have demonstrated a high moral character and respect with the Warm Springs Community!

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in related field preferred but not required. Two years experience in a private or public job that is related to the law profession. A combination of four years law course work and /or training is acceptable. Must be 26 years of age or over, a resident of the Warm Springs Reservation and an enrolled member of the Confederated Tribes of the Warm Springs Reservation of Oregon. Must have no felony convictions. Must not have been convicted of a criminal offense during the three years preceding application for this position. Must have demonstrated a high moral character and respect with the Warm Springs community. Must be self motivated, able to think independently and maintain self control.

Benefits

Benefits include: Excellent medical insurance with low annual maximum-out-of-pocket costs, plus vision and dental. Available flex spending plan for daycare and medical costs. Also available are numerous supplemental insurance packages. 401(k) retirement with up to 5% employer matching after one year of employment. Eleven days of paid holidays and Personal time off (PTO) accruing at 130 hours annually with increases after three years of continuous service.

Full-time