Chief Justice (Tribal Member Only)

Position: Chief Justice (Tribal Member Only)

Job Type: Full Time

Department: Tribal Court

Location: HOLLYWOOD

Posted: 10/16/2025

Job Description

**Must be a Seminole Tribe of Florida, Tribal Member** The Chief Justice is the head of the judicial branch of the Seminole Tribe of Florida government. The Chief Justice shall be the overall administrator of the Seminole Court including the supervision of all the judicial officers. Chairs meetings and acts as the liaison between the judges, the Judicial Commission, and the Tribal Council. Presides over all appellate hearings and assigns the writing of the Court's opinions to either him or herself or to one of the other Justices. The Justice shall serve under the rules of judicial ethics as enforced by the Judicial Commission. Being Member of the Seminole Tribe of Florida, between ages of thirty five (35) and seventy (70); never convicted of a felony and not have a conviction of a misdemeanor within the past year is required. While holding this position, the incumbent may not hold any other tribal office or position. Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License is required. Demonstrate proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word, and Outlook. Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrate excellent organizational and interpersonal skills required. Ability to travel to all Reservations and work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Benefits:

The Seminole Tribe of Florida provides a comprehensive benefits package.

The Seminole Tribe of Florida is a drug free workplace, drug screening is a requirement of employment. We exercise Native American preference.