CITC Tribal Court Associate Judge
DEPARTMENT: TRIBAL COURT
POSITION TYPE: ON CONTRACT ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Hearing matters delegated to the Associate Judge as assigned by Chief Judge.
- Hearing of assigned matters of the Court by ordinance.
- Exercising independent judicial authority in hearing and deciding cases in the Tribal Court.
- Ensures 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.
- Cannot have been convicted of a felony or of a crime involving dishonesty within the last three years
- High school diploma or G.E.D.
- Extensive experience in civil, juvenile, criminal, and Tribal law with the ability to oversee a broad range of cases
- Strong 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 act
- Experience in leadership overseeing court operations, managing court staff, and implementing policies that strengthen the judiciary
- Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of grant writing, financial planning, and resource management to support judicial initiatives
- Good with arithmetic Type accurately (40 wpm)
- Basic grammar and spelling accuracy
- Familiarity with software used in offices
- Familiarity with the use of Zoom to hold virtual court hearings
- Familiarity with equipment such as phone systems, scanners, copiers, computers as used in offices for general office operations, including email and word or document processing
- As assigned
- At least 25 years of age with a high school degree or G.E.D.
- A minimum of three (3) years experience with Tribal Government and Tribal Courts
- Demonstrable knowledge of Indian Law, federal law, and California law
- Complete background check
- Submit to pre-employment drug testing
- Comply with Drug Free Workplace Policy
- Requires flexible scheduling (when applicable)
- Ability to travel
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
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