Eastern Shoshone Tribe In-House Counsel Posting

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Assistant Attorney General

Date Posted: 6/2/2015
Employer: Eastern Shoshone Tribe
Location: Ft. Washakie, WY
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: DOE

The Eastern Shoshone Office of Attorney General is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Assistant Attorney General. The Assistant Attorney General provides legal advice, representation, assistance and support to the Eastern Shoshone tribal government, its departments and enterprises. The job location offers an excellent quality of life including access to incredible outdoor opportunities in the Wind River Mountain range.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Current active state bar licensure in any state is required, and expectation is that within one (1) year of hire the applicant will obtain licensure in the state of Wyoming; and
  2. Must be licensed or have the ability to be licensed in the Eastern Shoshone and Arapaho Tribal Court within ninety (90) days of hire; and
  3. Must possess knowledge of tribal, state, and federal law, regulations, and administrative procedures; and
  4. Federal Indian law knowledge or experience required; proven record of ability to work directly with tribal governments preferred; and
  5. Must have at least four (4) years legal experience.

This position requires compliance with all Eastern Shoshone Tribe employee policies and regulations. The Eastern Shoshone Tribe is a drug-free workplace. Indian preference applies. All qualified applicants will be considered.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and completed Eastern Shoshone Employment Application to Karen LaCroix, Human Resources Office, P.O. Box 538, Ft. Washakie, WY 82514. Call (307) 332-2005 for more information or to request an Eastern Shoshone Tribe Employment Application.