WA – Tribal Court Judge – Cowlitz Indian Tribe

JOB TITLE:

Tribal Court Judge

DEPARTMENT:

ADMIN

SUPERVISOR:

SALARY:

$72.09 – $108.13

JOB SUMMARY

Appointed by the Cowlitz Tribal Council, serves as the chief judicial officer for the Cowlitz Tribal Court system. Hears & decides judicial matters within the jurisdiction of the Cowlitz Tribal Court system in a fair & impartial manner.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Interprets laws to determine how a legal matter will proceed.
  • Presides over all civil, juvenile, and criminal cases arising under the Tribe\’s laws.
  • Presides over administrative hearings and studies opposing arguments.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

  • Member in good standing of the Cowlitz Bar Association.
  • Must be 25 years of age.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

  • Juris Doctor Degree from an accredited law school.
  • Ten years of experience as a practicing attorney in Indian Law and tribal court.
  • Member in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association

To apply, visit: https://cowlitz.org/tribal-job-listings