JOB DESCRIPTION

 

POSITION:  Associate Judge

 

LOCATION:  Judicial Branch, Red Cliff Tribal Court

 

SALARY:  Contractual

 

THIS IS A REGULAR PART-TIME EXEMPT POSITION

 

APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH A LETTER EXPLAINING WHY THEY WISH TO BE AN ASSOCIATE JUGE.

 

SUPERVISOR(S):  Chief Judge

 

JOB SUMMARY: 

           

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

A.    Serve as an Associate Judge.  To promulgate and enforce ordinances governing the conduct of persons subject to the jurisdiction of the Tribe, and providing for the maintenance of law and order and the administration of justice by establishing a reservation court and defining its duties and powers.

  1. Prepare and issue written orders, judgments, search arrest warrants.
  2. Assist and provide legal research and writing when necessary for the decision in a case in a timely manner.
  3. Assist in the development and implementation of policy and procedures that are complimentary to current court policies and where the court has not determined standards of policy, consistent with the Tribe’s needs and Tribal Law.
  4. Keep accurate records of cases and hearings, communicate needs of courts, and provide quarterly and annually reporting to the Chief Judge.
  5. Assist in facilitating development of Tribal Case Law and alternative dispute resolution.
  6. Must maintain confidentiality due to nature of certain cases such as ICW matters.

           

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY: 

 

KNOWLEDGE:  Must be familiar with courtroom procedures, constitution and laws of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewas.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Must be of legal age; never convicted of a felony, unless pardoned.
  2. Must be a Red Cliff Tribal Member.
  3. Must be of good character and reputation.
  4. Must provide three (3) letters of reference.
  5. Must be able to travel to attend training, and meetings as required.
  6. A background investigation will be performed.
  7. Must complete a writing sample.
  8. Must be thoroughly familiar with the Constitution and laws of the Red Cliff Band of Lake Superior Chippewas; must be familiar with the Indian Civil Rights Act; courtroom procedures; trust responsibilities of the Federal Government; civil and criminal law concepts; and the cultures, traditions and values of the Red Cliff Reservation.  Must pass the Red Cliff Bar exam.

 

PERSONAL CONTACTS:  Tribal court personnel, ICW, Law Enforcement and community members.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS     None

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  Mainly sedentary position but may require bending, lifting, and reaching.

 

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:  Attend training in and out of state as required.  May do weddings at various locations.

 

POSTING:     JULY 8, 2011

DEADLINE:   AUGUST 5, 2011 AT 4:00 PM or UNTIL FILLED

 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:

 

            Red Cliff Tribal Administration Building

            Personnel Office

            88385 Pike Road

            Hwy 13

            Bayfield, WI  54814

            rwygonik@redcliff-nsn.gov

            (715) 779-3700 ext. 267 or 268

 

The Red Cliff Tribal Council has a Drug Free Work Place Policy and adheres to the intent of the Drug Free Work Place Act.  All new hires are subject to a drug test prior to starting.

 

ALL APPLICANTS FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH THE RED CLIFF TRIBE ARE SUBJECTED TO THE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS OF RCCL CHAPTER 43, AND THAT YOU ARE UNDER A CONTINUEING OBLIGATION TO SUPPLEMENT THIS APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH INFORMATION CONCERNING ANY CONVICTIONS THAT OCCUR AFTER COMMENCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT WITH THE TRIBE.

 

 

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