Job Overview
Arbitrate, advise, adjudicate, or administer justice in a tribal court of law according to the Law and Order Code of the Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians. May sentence defendant in criminal cases according to tribal statutes. May determine liability of defendant in civil cases. May issue marriage licenses and perform wedding ceremonies. Conduct hearings to decide or recommend decisions on claims concerning tribal government programs or other tribal government-related matters and prepare decisions.
Duties
● Advise attorneys, juries, litigants, and court personnel regarding conduct, issues, and proceedings according to the Law and Order Code of the Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians.
● Research legal issues and write opinions on the issues.
● Read documents on pleadings and motions to ascertain facts and issues.
● Rule on admissibility of evidence and methods of conducting testimony.
● Monitor proceedings to ensure that all applicable rules and procedures are followed according to the Law and Order Code of the Kaibab Band of Paiute Indians.
● Prepare written opinions and decisions.
● Explain to claimants how they can appeal rulings that go against them.
● Review and evaluate data on documents, such as claim applications, birth or death certificates, and physician or employer records.
● Confer with individuals or organizations involved in cases to obtain relevant information.
● Recommend the acceptance or rejection of claims or compromise settlements according to laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions.
● Research and analyze laws, regulations, policies, and precedent decisions to prepare for hearings and to determine conclusions.
● Must be available for court proceedings weekly.
Skills
● Knowledge of laws affecting public and individual rights and obligations; court policies and procedures; Tribal policies and procedures; legal terminology and court documents; public administration, management, and budgeting; public policy and ethical principles.
● Communication skills: inform the public regarding Kaibab Paiute Tribal Court procedures; regular and frequent outside contact requiring tact and judgment to deal with people; requires well developed sense of strategy and timing; constant contact with the public regarding citations they have received; regular contact with prosecutors, police officers, defense attorneys, program providers, other judges, court administrators, and crime victims.
● Ability to collect and rapidly assimilate facts; organize, analyze, and retain familiarity with court cases; research effectively and require and retain familiarity with sophisticated and rapidly changing principles of law and apply principles to complex factual situations; ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, tribal officials and the general public.
Minimum Qualifications:
● Must be (21) years of age or older
● Never been convicted of a felony, or within (1) year of a misdemeanor conviction
● Must be willing to attend training sessions for tribal judges ● Abide by an applicable judicial code of ethics
● High school Graduate or Equivalent
● JD degree and two (2) years of related legal experience is preferred.
● A Tribal Court Judge shall be a person who has demonstrated maturity of judgment, integrity, and the ability to understand and apply appropriate law with impartiality.
● Must continue to comply with evaluation criteria for judicial performance established by the judicial council and other factors deemed relevant by the appointing authority.
Pay: $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
