Senior Attorney - Window Rock, United States - Office of the Navajo Public Defender

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We are seeking a Senior Attorney to become a part of our team You will represent clients in criminal and juvenile delinquency legal proceedings, draw up legal documents and advise clients on legal transactions.

Responsibilities:

• Represents clients, adults and juveniles, in criminal and delinquency proceedings in and out of court.
• Reviews all court and discovery documents. Interviews clients; provides information on potential outcomes, defenses, potential consequences, federal prosecution; sentence(s) if convicted; deferred prosecution programs, peacemaking, etc.
• Develop theory of case and prepare pre-trial motions, responses; replies for trial preparation. Interview and/or depose witnesses.
• Communicate with prosecutor, probation, service providers.
• Assist client with referrals, appointments for evaluation, etc.
• Provide guidance and assistance to court advocates as needed.
• Prepare, file and complete appeals or Writs to Navajo Supreme Court when necessary.
• Position requires travel to district and family courts throughout the Navajo Nation.

Minimum ​​Qualifications:

• A Juris Doctorate; and four (4) years professional experience as a state licensed attorney. Current admission in any state bar with the intention of seeking and securing admission to the Navajo Nation Bar Association and either the Arizona, New Mexico or Utah State Bar within one (1) year of date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current admission in the Navajo Nation Bar Association and the Arizona, New Mexico or Utah State Bar.

THE NAVAJO NATION GIVES PREFERENCE TO ELIGIBLE AND QUALIFIED APPLICANTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NAVAJO PREFERENCE IN EMPLOYMENT ACT AND VETERANS' PREFERENCE.

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