CITC Tribal Court Judge

Summary

JOB TITLE : TRIBAL COURT CHIEF JUDGEDEPARTMENT: TRIBAL COURTPOSITION TYPE: ON CONTRACTROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIESDevelopment of procedural standards for carrying out the Tribal ordinances, subject to approval by Tribal CouncilHearing all matters delegated to the Court by ordinanceDrafting opinions, court orders, and judicial decisionsDevelopment and maintenance of a list of at least three qualified Acting Judges to be called upon to hear cases in the event of disqualification of a judge or as deemed necessary.Development and maintenance, with the assistance of the Clerk, a system for record keeping and docket systemMaintain current copies of Tribal, federal, and State laws applicable to proceedings coming before the courtPreparation of the Court's annual plan and budgetIssuing receipts for any monies collected or paid out by the Tribal CourtDepositing all receipts into the Tribal accounting system earmarked for inclusion in the Tribal Court's annual plan budgetSupervising and coordinating training of Court personnel and peacemakersExercising independent judicial authority in hearing and deciding cases in the Tribal CourtEnsures security and confidentiality of court files and information contained in the files.Attends court hearings, trials, and meetings.Avoids all instances of ex parte communication regarding cases before the court.Promoting fairness, transparency, and accountability in all judicial processes.Other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSCannot have any active pending court casesBachelor's degreeExtensive experience in civil, juvenile, criminal, and Tribal law with the ability to oversee a broad range of casesStrong knowledge of Tribal, federal, and/or state court procedures.Familiarity with the Chemehuevi Indian Tribal Code, the Indian Civil Rights Act, and the Indian Child Welfare actExperience in leadership overseeing court operations, managing court staff, and implementing policies that strengthen the judiciaryStrong legal writing and analytical skills.Knowledge of grant writing, financial planning, and resource management to support judicial initiativesGood with arithmetic Type accurately (40 wpm)Basic grammar and spelling accuracyFamiliarity with software used in officesFamiliarity with the use of Zoom to hold virtual court hearingsFamiliarity with equipment such as phone systems, scanners, copiers, computers as used in offices for general office operations, including email and word or document processingRequired Continuing Education/TrainingAs assignedOther RequirementsAt least 30 years of age with a bachelor's degree with the equivalent on one year of Tribal Court trainingA minimum of two (2) years experience practicing law in Tribal CourtDemonstrable knowledge of Indian Law, federal law, and California lawComplete background checkSubmit to pre-employment drug testingComply with Drug Free Workplace PolicyRequires flexible scheduling (when applicable)Ability to travelValid driver's license with clean driving recordThis is a contract position#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

JOB TITLE : TRIBAL COURT CHIEF JUDGEDEPARTMENT: TRIBAL COURTPOSITION TYPE: ON CONTRACTROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIESDevelopment of procedural standards for carrying out the Tribal ordinances, subject to approval by Tribal CouncilHearing all matters delegated to the Court by ordinanceDrafting opinions, court orders, and judicial decisionsDevelopment and maintenance of a list of at least three qualified Acting Judges to be called upon to hear cases in the event of disqualification of a judge or as deemed necessary.Development and maintenance, with the assistance of the Clerk, a system for record keeping and docket systemMaintain current copies of Tribal, federal, and State laws applicable to proceedings coming before the courtPreparation of the Court's annual plan and budgetIssuing receipts for any monies collected or paid out by the Tribal CourtDepositing all receipts into the Tribal accounting system earmarked for inclusion in the Tribal Court's annual plan budgetSupervising and coordinating training of Court personnel and peacemakersExercising independent judicial authority in hearing and deciding cases in the Tribal CourtEnsures security and confidentiality of court files and information contained in the files.Attends court hearings, trials, and meetings.Avoids all instances of ex parte communication regarding cases before the court.Promoting fairness, transparency, and accountability in all judicial processes.Other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONSCannot have any active pending court casesBachelor's degreeExtensive experience in civil, juvenile, criminal, and Tribal law with the ability to oversee a broad range of casesStrong knowledge of Tribal, federal, and/or state court procedures.Familiarity with the Chemehuevi Indian Tribal Code, the Indian Civil Rights Act, and the Indian Child Welfare actExperience in leadership overseeing court operations, managing court staff, and implementing policies that strengthen the judiciaryStrong legal writing and analytical skills.Knowledge of grant writing, financial planning, and resource management to support judicial initiativesGood with arithmetic Type accurately (40 wpm)Basic grammar and spelling accuracyFamiliarity with software used in officesFamiliarity with the use of Zoom to hold virtual court hearingsFamiliarity with equipment such as phone systems, scanners, copiers, computers as used in offices for general office operations, including email and word or document processingRequired Continuing Education/TrainingAs assignedOther RequirementsAt least 30 years of age with a bachelor's degree with the equivalent on one year of Tribal Court trainingA minimum of two (2) years experience practicing law in Tribal CourtDemonstrable knowledge of Indian Law, federal law, and California lawComplete background checkSubmit to pre-employment drug testingComply with Drug Free Workplace PolicyRequires flexible scheduling (when applicable)Ability to travelValid driver's license with clean driving recordThis is a contract position#J-18808-Ljbffr