We are currently looking for a Full Time Special District Court Judge to join our District Court Judge team located at the Tribal Court.

Summary:

General Description directed by Codes listed in The Chickasaw Nation code.

Responsibilities:
* Conduct all court proceedings, as assigned on a case-by-case basis as assigned by the District Court Judge
* Issue all orders and paper incidents thereto, in order to administer justice in all matters withing the jurisdiction of the court
* Be responsible for creating and maintaining the rules of the court
* Hold court regularly at a designated time and place
* To administer oaths, conduct hearings, and otherwise undertake all duties and exercise all authority of a judicial officer under the law
* Maintain knowledge of current case law
* Good communication skills, both orally and in writing, with attorneys, litigants, judges, staff, and the public
* Ability to manage/schedule court docket and possess good supervisory skills
* Attends meetings and training as required
* Acts as master, mediator, and arbitrator
* Must demonstrate willingness and ability to follow Chickasaw Nation Judicial Branch policy and procedures
* Be Familiar with alternative sentencing and restorative justice
* Demonstrated moral integrity and fairness in his/her business

Competencies:
Essential:
* Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability
* Well versed in concepts of Indian Law and Sovereignty
* Must be familiar with the Constitution of the Chickasaw Nation

Skills:

Experience:
Essential:
* 5 years directly related experience

Education:
Essential:
* Juris Doctorate

Essential:
* Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and Must have a minimum of five years combined experience in law practices

Credentials:
Essential:
* Chickasaw Bar Association
* Be not less than twenty-five (25) years of age
* Must be a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation

Essential:
* Member of the Chickasaw Nation Bar Association

Working Conditions:
Essential:
* Fingerprints for the purpose of identification
* Must submit references who are willing to be contacted
* No felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude
* Must live within the Chickasaw Nation boundaries
* Pass pre-employment drug test

Training
*It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation. It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.