ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The Assistant General Counsel assists the General Counsel in providing legal advice and legal representation of

the Gila River Indian Community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

 Assist the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel in advising and representing the Community in any

and all legal matters in Community courts, state, and federal courts, and/or provide assistance on legal matters.

 Represent the Community in civil matters as necessary, including civil trespass, exclusion, mental health,

collection proceedings, grievance hearings, housing matters and administrative hearings.

 Advise Community officials, departments, programs and committees concerning legal matters.

 Assist the Legislative Standing Committee in revising and codifying the laws and ordinances of the

Community, as well as drafting and reviewing resolutions.

 Draft and review departmental or programmatic policies and procedures.

 Draft and review contracts and business documents for the Community and provide legal support for

economic development projects and transactions.

 Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:

 Working knowledge of the United States code and federal Indian case law.

 Considerable working knowledge of the federal legislative processes, federal policy and rulemaking, and

federal legislation affecting Indian Tribes.

 Knowledge of Arizona law and State proceedings.

 General knowledge of tribal legal systems including tribal codes.

 Willingness to work on complex issues involving land and water rights.

 Strong legal research skills.

 Strong written and oral communication skills.

 Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community officials,

and the public.

 Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-free workplace.