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Division: Tribal Courts Salary: $34,361.60 – 77,708.80   23-1012

Status: Full-time, Exempt Deadline: Seskéha/August 29, 2014

Description of Position: Responsible for researching and analyzing uniquely intricate, complex and sensitive legal issues and questions, assist in evaluating cases filed with the Court, drafting and preparing proposed orders, decisions and opinions, and discussion of pending cases with the SRMT Judges. Provide other personal and confidential assistance to the Courts’ Judges.

Qualifications: Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school with experience with Tribal governments. 

Obtain complete job descriptions online at http://www.srmt-nsn.gov or Human Resources – Community Building 518-358-2272. Applicants must submit letter of interest, resume and proof of native preference eligibility to: human.resources@srmt-nsn.gov or Human Resources, 412 State Route 37, Akwesasne, NY 13655

NATIVE PREFERENCE POLICY: The Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe gives preference to Native Americans who meet the requirements of the posted position. Applicants not entitled to Native Preference will receive consideration without discrimination based on age, sex, disability or national origin.

DRUG TESTING POLICY: The successful applicant must pass a drug test for illegal substances prior to employment being confirmed.

BACKGROUND CHECK: All positions require candidates to successfully pass background check(s) prior to employment. Some require candidate(s) to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment, used solely for employment related purposes.

FLEET POLICY: Must be at least 21 years of age, have and maintain a valid driver’s license with a clean driver abstract.

ELIGIBILTY LIST: A list of qualified candidates is created from interviews that may be used to appoint individuals to similar positions within the Saint Regis Mohawk Tribe for a period of six months.