Junior Associate Attorney (Exempt)

Minimum Required Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED Certificate.
• A Valid Driver's License (subject to motor vehicle record review).
• A Doctor of Jurisprudence from an accredited law school.
• Membership in the Arizona, New Mexico, or Utah State Bar Association, or the ability to obtain such licensure and the Navajo Nation Bar Licensure within one year of employment.
• Two years' experience in the practice of law for private, public, or governmental entities.
• Proof of State Bar and/or Navajo Nation Bar Licensure required with application materials. A letter of good standing dated within thirty (30) days of application submittal must be submitted along with the required documentation.
• Preference for Navajo Law experience.
• Preference for Utility Law experience.

Job Responsibilities and Performance Objectives

• Searches for and studies legal documents to investigate facts and law of cases, to determine causes of action, and to prepare cases.
• Prepares memoranda, correspondence, case law briefs, and legislative summaries.
• Drafts and maintains affidavits of documents and document files and case correspondence.
• Researches and analyzes law sources to prepare drafts of briefs or arguments for review, approval, and use by attorney.
• Provides opinions on documents and policies and attends meetings concerning tribal regulatory matters.
• Affirms and drafts appropriate ordinances and policies that support NTUA and the Navajo Nation's self-governance objectives.
• Prepares, reviews, and files pleadings, petitions, draft complaints, and other documents relevant to court actions under supervision of the Department's attorneys.
• Observes, receives, and otherwise obtains information from all relevant sources.
• Develops constructive, effective, and cooperative working relationships with others and maintains them over time.
• Evaluates information to determine compliance with standards. Uses relevant information and individual judgement to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
• Develops specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.
• Identifies complex problems and reviews related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Receives, screens, evaluates, and determines appropriate response to all written correspondence received by the office; independently formulates and disseminates written responses as appropriate.
• Prepares correspondence, reports, minutes, agendas, memos, forms, ordinances, and other legal documents and communications from drafts, recordings, or verbal instruction as requested.
• Establishes and maintains an effective filing and retrieval system for highly confidential files and records.
• Attends Navajo Nation Council meetings as requested.
• Reviews contracts for goods and services for compliance with procurement laws and internal policies and ensures that NTUA's best interests are reflected in all transactions.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by conducting research; attending seminars, educational workshops, classes, and conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies; and conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

• Navajo Preference
• Navajo Veteran Preference

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.