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CITC Tribal Court Associate Judge
Chemehuevi Tribe —Lake Havasu City, AZ
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record. Strong knowledge of Tribal, federal, and/or state court procedures. High school diploma or G.E.D.
CITC Tribal Court Judge
Chemehuevi Tribe —Lake Havasu City, AZ
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record. Strong knowledge of Tribal, federal, and/or state court procedures. Basic grammar and spelling accuracy.

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JOB TITLE: TRIBAL COURT ASSOCIATE JUDGE
DEPARTMENT: TRIBAL COURT
POSITION TYPE: ON CONTRACT

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Hearing matters delegated to the Associate Judge as assigned by Chief Judge.
Hearing of assigned matters of the Court by ordinance.
Exercising independent judicial authority in hearing and deciding cases in the Tribal Court.
Ensures security and confidentiality of court files and information contained in the files.
Attends court hearings, trials, and meetings.
Avoids all instances of ex parte communication regarding cases before the court.
Promoting fairness, transparency, and accountability in all judicial processes.
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Cannot have been convicted of a felony or of a crime involving dishonesty within the last three years
High school diploma or G.E.D.
Extensive experience in civil, juvenile, criminal, and Tribal law with the ability to oversee a broad range of cases
Strong knowledge of Tribal, federal, and/or state court procedures.
Familiarity with the Chemehuevi Indian Tribal Code, the Indian Civil Rights Act, and the Indian Child Welfare act
Experience in leadership overseeing court operations, managing court staff, and implementing policies that strengthen the judiciary
Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
Knowledge of grant writing, financial planning, and resource management to support judicial initiatives
Good with arithmetic Type accurately (40 wpm)
Basic grammar and spelling accuracy
Familiarity with software used in offices
Familiarity with the use of Zoom to hold virtual court hearings
Familiarity with equipment such as phone systems, scanners, copiers, computers as used in offices for general office operations, including email and word or document processing

Required Continuing Education/Training:

Other Requirements:

At least 25 years of age with a high school degree or G.E.D.
A minimum of three (3) years experience with Tribal Government and Tribal Courts
Demonstrable knowledge of Indian Law, federal law, and California law
Complete background check
Submit to pre-employment drug testing
Comply with Drug Free Workplace Policy
Requires flexible scheduling (when applicable)
Ability to travel
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record