Salary: $79,921.92 - $142,321.92 Annually
Location : Klamath, CA
Job Type: Full Time Exempt
Job Number:
Division: Executive Branch
Department: Office of Tribal Attorney
Opening Date: 05/28/2026
Closing Date: 7/9/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the General Counsel, the Associate General Counsel (AGC) will assist the Tribal Council and Tribal Departments in the legal matters related to the business of the Tribe. The AGC completes a variety of professional assignments on behalf of the Council and departments as assigned by the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel. AGC works closely with paralegals and department staff.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Perform legal research including extensive analysis of legal positions. Determine and apply legal principles and precedents to problems and issues.
2. Provides legal advice, counsel and assistance to the Tribal Council and departments in relation to their duties and the operation of the Tribe and its programs, projects, and services.
3. Assists Departments and Council in negotiation and drafting of contracts.
4. Assists Human Resources Department in drafting and provides legal opinions concerning personnel policies and procedures.
5. Provides legal advice related to employment issues.
6. Drafts appropriate ordinances and policies that assist in the implementation of the Tribe's self-governance objectives.
7. Represents the Tribe in Tribal, state, and Federal Court, and Indian Child Welfare cases as needed.
8. Provides opinions on drafts, documents, and policies, and attends meetings concerning regulatory and environmental matters.
9. Reviews and approves contracts entered into by the Tribe.
10. Prepares legal briefs, develops strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of a case.
11. Represents the Tribe and its entities in court and administrative hearings as assigned.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
1. G12: Graduation from an accredited law school with a JD, experience in either tribal, state or federal courts, is a member or good standing with the California Bar, and two years' experience in government, preferably Tribal or Yurok.
2. G13: Graduation from an accredited law school with a JD, seven years' experience in either tribal, state, or federal courts, is a member or good standing with the California Bar, and two years' experience in government, preferably Tribal or Yurok.
3. Employees must be willing to acquire any special certifications or attend any training that is determined to be relevant or become required of the position in the future.
4. Candidates with equivalent combinations of education, training and experience will be considered.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must have sufficient computer knowledge to do legal research; ability to use the Internet and e-mail correspondence.
2. No convictions for misdemeanor offenses within the last twelve (12) months, no previous felony convictions, or bar ethics violations or on-going ethical violations.
3. No findings of a breach of bar ethics. Candidate must disclose if one has occurred or is pending review.
4. Excellent interpersonal skills and communication (written and verbal) skills using professional etiquette with sensitivity to the diversity of a multi-cultural audience and with cultural sensitivity. Extensive experience with drafting, reviewing, negotiation, and analyzing contracts (e.g., construction, purchasing, governmental, employment, labor, agricultural, real estate, leases, gaming, human resources, maintenance, and environmental agreements). Experience in administrative hearings preferred.
5. Natural resources or real estate law experience preferred.
6. Indian law experience and specifically Yurok Tribe experience preferred.
7. Tribal, federal, state, or local governmental experience preferred.
8. Recognition that in order to serve Yurok People one must know as much as possible about Yurok history, culture and values.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES/CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides advice, instruction, and guidance to subordinates on work matters. Aids in the developmental and training needs of subordinates. Additional supervisory responsibilities as assigned by the General Counsel.
We offer complete benefits package to full-time employees including:
*Medical *Dental *Vision
*Life Ins. *Rx *AirMed (Air Ambulance)
*401k *401k match (up to 4%)
*16 Paid Holidays *free Calm app (meditation/music channel)
*Employee Assistance Program

Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week
over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
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