Office of Tribal Justice, Attorney Advisor

Attorney Advisor 

 

Office of Tribal Justice (OTJ)

Announcement #: OTL-ATY-0114

Application Deadline: August 1, 2014

Posted: 07/09/2014 03:04 PM EDT 

 

OTJ is seeking an experienced attorney to serve as Attorney Advisor to provide counsel and assistance to the Director and senior staff. OTJ attorneys: 

  

• Provide advice on significant tribal justice matters and assist in policy and legislative development and review.
• Provide advice to OTJ leadership on Department components litigating, protecting or otherwise addressing Native American rights and/or related issues.
• Review proposed legal actions submitted by divisions that require OTJ approval or coordination.
• Perform legal research on assigned questions or law or policy and prepare reports and memoranda.
• Assist in coordinating with attorneys and officials of the Department, other government agencies, and interested parties to provide guidance and advice to ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and policy requirements.
• Assist in maintaining liaison with federally recognized tribes, and work with the appropriate federal, tribal, state, and local officials, professional associations, and public interest groups.
• Develop, coordinate and execute special projects as assigned by the Director or the Deputy Directors.

 

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