CITC Tribal Court Associate Judge

• 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

This is a contract position