Assistant General Counsel I

SUMMARY To Assist in the work of the GTB Legal Department. The Department represents a Tribal Council that has the combined executive and legislative authority under the Tribal Constitution. The legal work primarily ranges across environmental law, administrative law, federal Indian law, the development of tribal law. This includes litigation in tribal, state, and federal courts, as well as research, code development and negotiations on behalf of the Tribe, as directed by Tribal Council.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• J.D. from an accredited law school required.
• Michigan State Bar license or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• At least six to eight (6-8)years of practicing law in Michigan and in Indian Country.
• Must have participated as the principal attorney, or assistant to the principal attorney, in litigation that resulted in a published opinion in federal, state or tribal court. Indian law litigation preferred.
• Must have a valid unrestricted Driver's license and be insurable by the GTB insurance carrier. Vehicle

ESSENTIAL DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

J.D. from an accredited law school required and admittance within one year into the Michigan State Bar to practice law; and at least six to eight (6-8) years of practicing law and in Indian Country.

EQUIPMENT TO BE USED

Computer, copier, fax machine, and phone.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS

Must be able to deal effectively with employees, court personnel, and consultants at all levels.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed in an office setting. Some travel may be required.

COMMENTS

Native American Preference will apply . Must be willing and pass a background investigation and a drug and alcohol urinalysis as a condition of employment. Extreme confidentiality must be always adhered to due to access of such private and personal client information. No past or existing disciplinary actions in the State Bar.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change the duties of the position at any time. Any qualifications to be considered as equivalents in lieu of stated minimums require prior approval of the Director of Human Resources.