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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Water Rights Attorney

Sacaton, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$156K/yr - $246K/yr

10+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Water Rights Attorney to provide legal representation for the Gila River Indian Community in matters involving water rights. The role involves litigation, policy development, and providing legal counsel to community leadership on water law and related issues.

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Responsibilities

Represent the Community in state and federal court in water rights cases

Prepare for and attend hearings and trials

Represent the Office of General Counsel at meetings, court proceedings and other functions

Draft and review various legal pleadings, motions, discovery, documents, and correspondence necessary to litigate water cases

Provide counsel and advice to the Community’s leadership, departments and entities as in house counsel on water law and other matters as assigned

Conduct legal research, analysis and document production related to the litigation of water matters

Prepare strategies and plan for the Community to develop and advance its water rights policies

Assist with the development and maintenance of case files, calendars and databases

Assist in the development, revision and modification of the Community’s policies, laws, resolutions and ordinances

Comply with tribal, state, and federal governmental regulations; maintain ethical practices with respect to the Community, state and tribal courts, all judicial systems and clients

Must comply with laws, rules, Community directives and office policies and procedures applicable to the performance of the position and perform additional tasks as assigned by supervising personnel

Qualification

Water LawFederal Indian LawJuris DoctorateLegal ResearchJudgmentTeam CoordinationCommunication SkillsRelationship Building

Required

Knowledge of and experience in application of the principles of jurisprudence and legal analysis, including a background in and knowledge of Federal Indian Law and water law

Ability to exercise sound judgment, work independently and work with others

Ability to clearly and successfully articulate ideas and logical analysis both orally and in writing

Ability to effectively plan, supervise, and coordinate work of others and meet all applicable time frames and deadlines

Ability to maintain effective working relationships with people of varied economic, educational, and cultural backgrounds

Superior written and oral communication skills

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other Community partners, Community Officials, and the public

Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-Free Workplace as a condition of employment with the Gila River Indian Community

Juris Doctorate Degree from an ABA accredited law school and licensed to practice law in Arizona or eligible for admission in Arizona through reciprocity and minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a licensed attorney

Member in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona or a must be able to obtain admission to the State Bar of Arizona through reciprocity within a timeframe acceptable to the General Counsel

Required to complete mandatory legal education as required by the Arizona State Bar

Submission of an acceptable legal writing sample (5-10 pages)

Required to pass a background check