Associate Judge; KD

CLOSING DATE:
Open Until filled with Bi-weekly reviews POSITION:
Associate Judge SALARY: $45.57-$52.83, per hour

REPORTS TO:

Chief Judge

LOCATION:

Tribal Courthouse, Nespelem, WABasic Functions:
This is a Non-Exempt position. Provides a broad range of judicial functions at the trial court level for the Colville Tribal Court of the Confederated Tribes. Preside over cases of Criminal, Civil, and Family Law as appointed by the Chief Judge.

BENIFITS:
We have excellent benefits including full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k with employer contributions, Short-and Long
- Term disability for Full-Time employees. Generous leave package includes paid holidays, sick leave, and annual leave for Full-Time and Part-Time employees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training:

Requires a Juris Doctorate Degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association or equivalent education qualifying for admission to the Washington State Bar Association.

Prior successful judicial experience preferred.

Must have been successful practicing attorney with a minimum of 4 years of experience, with background in criminal and civil law litigation preferred.

Must be a member in good standing of any State Bar Association and have sufficient legal training to preside over criminal/civil proceedings.

Practice in a Tribal Court setting preferred.

Must submit a legal writing sample with application.

Must complete a judicial questionnaire which is available from Colville Tribal Human Resources, if selected for an interview will be provided a supplemental questionnaire.

Must provide at least five (5) employment references.

Licenses and Certificates:

Must be a member of the Washington State Bar Association or able to obtain admission by motion.

Must be a member of the Washington State Bar Association within one year of employment.

Must be a member of the Colville Tribal Bar or pass the Tribal Bar and be admitted to practice in Tribal Court within 90 days of hire.

Must have a Valid State Drivers License Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Requires working knowledge of general court procedures and processes as well as some knowledge the Colville Tribal Code and supporting case law, as well as knowledge of the laws of the State of Washington and applicable case law.

Knowledge and understanding of the Colville Tribes Community and its people, including Tribal Law, Customs and traditions is preferred

Requires knowledge of a variety of case types, which may include, including criminal, civil, MINOC (dependency) family law, and infraction cases.

Requires ability to manage and preside over busy court docket with professionalism, care and efficiency.

Requires ability to conduct legal research and write legal opinions in a timely manner.

Requires ability to conduct legal research and/or use existing knowledge to issue decisions expeditiously.

Requires knowledge of tribal sovereignty, alternative sentencing and restorative justice; substance use disorder treatment; mental health court alternatives; culturally appropriate sentencing; and trauma informed courtroom management.

Requires significant skills in leadership, courtroom management, and conflict resolution.

Requires ability to exercise a high level of judicial temperament, integrity and ethics

Requires knowledge of and skill at using common office productivity software.

Must be familiar with zoom.

Must be capable of learning Full Court courtroom management software

Must satisfy the Colville Business Council that he or she is, or can, become familiar with the Laws and Constitution of the Confederated Tribe of the Colville Reservation and with the basic principles of federal Indian law and law which defines and controls tribal sovereignty.

Requires the ability to perform all of the duties of the…