ICWA / CFS Attorney

SUMMARY : Under the direction of the Director of Children and Family Services (CFS), serves as the legal expert to provide professional legal services for the CFS Department, involving Tribal, State, and Federal law in the research, administration, and enforcement of the CFS Department's statutory authority and obligations, with a primary focus on Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) compliance and advocacy in State and Tribal courts. Performs related work as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following :

• Confers with representatives of the Tribal Court and the Tribal government to share information on legal / program issues or activities and to elicit necessary support for the CFS Department's priorities and goals.
• Advises CFS Department management, Tribal, and State officials on the stipulations and the legal impact of agency plans and operations to assist in the attainment of the CFS Department's goals and objectives with statutory requirements.
• Recommends draft law, Department policies, and procedural statements to provide legal or administrative options to Department management in the enforcement of the Department's statutory authority.
• Prepares drafts of correspondence, conclusions of law, Department policies and procedures, and other legal documents to provide legal guidance to legal counsel or Department management.
• Directs the work activities of assigned legal staff members, as needed, to facilitate the attainment of program work goals and ensure the consistent application of administrative policies, procedures, standards, and legal requirements.

ICWA-FOCUSED DUTIES :

for findings of good cause consistent with Tribal policy, ICWA, and BIA Guidelines.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE / ABILITIES :

CERTIFICATES, LICENCES AND REGISTRATION :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES :

PLEASE NOTE : P.L. 93-638, Indian Preference and Tribal Employment rights Ordinance. (T.E.R.O) will be practiced; however, all qualified applicants will be considered.

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