Hopi Tribe Job Vacancy – General Counsel
THE HOPI TRIBE
Job Title: General Counsel
Job Number: 12-001
Closing Date: OPENED UNTIL FILLED
Program: Office of the General Counsel
Salary: $185,000.00 (non-negotiable)
A complete job application must be submitted along with applicable forms required. HR will accept resumes however, the applicant understands that it is not in lieu of the application; “see attached resumes” on the application will not be accepted. Pre-background / employment screening will be conducted.
The General Counsel is a full-time EXEMPT position and will receive full benefits to include employee paid Medical, Dental, Vision & 2% Match on 401(k). Additional benefits include annual and sick leave plus 10 paid holidays, 1 cultural day per year.
INTRODUCTION
The General Counsel is the principle legal counsel of the Hopi Tribe and provides professional legal counsel and representation to the Hopi Tribal government as specified by the Tribal Council. The General Counsel manages the work of the Tribe’s Office of General Counsel, and assists the Tribal Council in managing the work of the Tribe’s outside legal counsel.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(The following examples of duties are intended to be illustrative only and should not be viewed as all-inclusive or restrictive.)
The General Counsel shall focus legal representation and work for the Hopi Tribe on the following priority areas and issues:
Land – includes land acquisitions, moving lands into trust, the acquisition of State interspersed lands, assistance with development of Hopi businesses, 1882 Reservation litigation matters, and Hopi eagle issues.
Water – Includes Little Colorado River Water Rights Adjudication (litigation undertaken in conjunction with the Water Team and outside water rights counsel), L.C.R. litigation, N-Aquifer/Mohave Power Plant projects and mediation (in conjunction with Water/Energy Teams, energy economic experts, and outside counsel), The C-aquifer Project, and Federal and State relations respecting Hopi Water Rights and issues.
Energy – Including electricity development, development of a Tribal Utility Authority, development of energy businesses, issues with Peabody and other energy companies, energy transportation and transmission, alternative energy, and Federal and State relations respecting Hopi energy issues.
Supervision of the Tribe’s outside/contract attorneys, and participation in the work to help achieve successful completion of their assigned work.
Provides backup to the office of General Counsel on complex matters as directed by the Tribal Council or as otherwise determined appropriate by the General Counsel.
Works with the Deputy General Counsel to ensure accomplishment of the overall work of the Office of General Counsel – maintaining ultimate accountability to the Hopi Tribal Council.
Performs other related duties as assigned or authorized by the Hopi Tribal Council..
REQUIRED EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:
Education : Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school; and
AND
Experience : Ten (10) years of responsible legal experience in Indian Law, including trial practice, government municipal law, land use, corporate and business law, contracting, real estate law, environmental law, basic tax law, and general civil legal matters.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABLIITES:
A. Knowledge: Must have knowledge of judicial procedures and rules of evidence; available legal resource information and legal research techniques; tribal, state, and federal court practices and procedures; and private governmental
practices affecting the operation of tribal entities.
B. Skills: Must be skilled in effectively and persuasively presenting cases in court, preparing/reviewing complex legal writing, and oral communications in a wide range of settings.
C. Abilities: Must have ability to effectively plan, organize, and execute legal assignments; to be diplomatic and use discriminating judgment in all matters effecting tribal issues; to analyze and appraise a variety of legal documents and instruments/ to present oral and written material clearly, logically, and persuasively; to work within the overall tribal policies, goals and budget limits; to effectively negotiate grants/contracts, leases, etc.
All offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of all reference checks, education verification (including credentials, licenses and degrees), and background investigation and other pre-employment screening requirement. Questions regarding our announcement can be directed to HR at (928)734-3212.
Elward R. Edd, MBA, HRM, Director of Human Resources/Payroll Hopi Tribe, Human Resources PO Box 123 Kykotsmovi, AZ 86039
Phone 928.734.3211
Fax: 928.734.6611
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