Tribal Prosecutor / Assistant Attorney General
*Tribal preference will apply to qualified applicants in accordance with the Lac Courte Oreilles Policies & Procedures Manual, consistent with federal Indian preference requirements.
The Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Government is seeking a Tribal Prosecuter / Assistant Attorney General to represent the Tribe in Tribal Court proceedings and provide legal counsel on a variety of Tribal mnatters The position handles litigation, legal research, drafting, policy review, and other legal matters on behalf of the Tribe.
- Represent the Tribe in Tribal Court and administrative proceedings
- Handle matters involving employment appeals, traffic, conservation, truancy, Indian Child Welfare, housing, elections, child sypport conflicts, and other Tribal legal issues
- Prepare pleadings, legal opinions, motions, proposed orders, and other legal documents
- Draft, review, and revise Tribal laws, codes, ordinances, policies, and legislative documents
- Review contracts, personnel policies, and procedures for legal compliance
- Advise Tribal boards, committees, departments and other entities as assigned
- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
- Member in good standing of the Wisconsin State Bar or another Bar, or ability to become licensed following the next available bar exam
- Knowledge of Federal Indian law and Federal, State, and Tribal court systems
- Federal Indian and Tribal law and litigation experience strongly preferred
- Strong legal research, writing, communication, organization, and analytical skills
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet insurance requirements
- Must successfully complete a security background check and pre-employment drug testing
