Gila River Job Posting

Defense Attorney I

Gila River Indian Community (Sacaton, AZ)

Position Type:	Attorney
Practice Area(s):	Criminal - Defense, Indian/Native American
Geographic Preference(s):	Southwest (AZ, NM)
Description:	For full description and application please see: http://www.gilariver.org/index.php/about-tribe/opportunities-group2-opportunities/jobs/17-current-gric-job-openings/1920-11-306-defense-attorney-i The Defense Attorney I performs entry-level professional legal work involved in representing defendants in the courts of the Gila River Indian Community. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Defend persons charged with offenses in the Community's courts. • Practice extensively in the courtroom arguing motions, trying cases to judges and juries, as well as occasionally arguing special actions and appeals. • Participate in plea negotiations and pre-trial discovery with prosecutors. • Perform legal research and drafts legal documents for all stages of the criminal process from pre-trial motions to appeals. • Review and evaluate evidence and prepare cases for trial. • Consult with clients and advise them in legal matters. • Interview witnesses and potential witnesses, including police officers and expert witnesses. • Perform other related duties as assigned. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Graduate from an accredited law school with juris doctorate degree; member in good standing of the State Bar of Arizona. Experience with defense representation preferred.
Desired Class Level:	JD Alum, Alum 0-3 yrs exp, Alum 4-6 yrs exp, Bar Passage
Posting Date:	June 13, 2011
Expiration Date:	June 28, 2011
Contact:	Ms. Cecilia Vaca Director 151 S Bluebird Road Sacaton, Arizona 85147 United States http://www.gilariver.org/
Resume Receipt:	E-mail, Other (see below)
Default email for resumes.:	cecilia.vaca@gric.nsn.us
How to Apply:	Employment Applications are available at all District Service Centers, the Human Resources Department, and online at www.gilariver.org. Employment Applications must be received in the Human Resources Department by 5:00 pm on the closing date. To avoid delays, application can be mailed or faxed to: Gila River Indian Community Human Resources Department Post Office Box 97 Sacaton, Arizona 85147 Fax: (520) 562-9809 CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION http://www.gilariver.org/index.php/about-tribe/opportunities-group2-opportunities/jobs/17-current-gric-job-openings/1920-11-306-defense-attorney-i ***