Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission
Manager, Policy Development and Litigation Support (PDLSD)
Columbia River Inter-Tribal Fish Commission, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Overview
CRITFC seeks a highly skilled attorney and strategic leader to serve as Manager of the Policy Development and Litigation Support Department (PDLSD). This department plays a pivotal role in advancing the treaty rights, tribal sovereignty, and natural resource priorities of CRITFC’s four member tribes: the Nez Perce Tribe, the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, Warm Springs tribe, and the Yakama Nation.
Responsibilities
Serve as CRITFC’s principal legal counsel on treaty rights, tribal sovereignty, environmental and natural resource law, and organizational compliance.
Lead a team of attorneys and legal staff, overseeing litigation support, policy development, and intergovernmental negotiations.
Build partnerships with tribal governments, federal and state agencies, and regional stakeholders to advance CRITFC’s mission and protect tribal treaty rights.
Guide CRITFC’s legal and policy strategies while supporting organizational systems, risk management, and compliance efforts.
Qualifications
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, active bar membership in WA, OR, or ID (or ability to obtain within one year). Special consideration will be given to practice in other states accompanied by the ability to acquire a license to practice in any of the three states listed.
Certificate, special training, and/or experience in expertise in Indian law, tribal sovereignty, environmental and natural resource law, and federal litigation procedures.
Experience working with Native American Tribes in any capacity.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience as a practicing attorney.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a supervisory position.
Strong strategic planning, organizational leadership, and communication skills.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment, adapt to changing priorities, and effectively manage multiple tasks or projects concurrently.
Excellent inter-personal and cross-culture communication skills.
Knowledge and experience with tribal fishing treaty rights, customs, and regulations, especially those of the Warm Springs, Umatilla, Yakama, and Nez Perce tribes, is helpful.
Working Conditions
Requires some regional travel, particularly to CRITFC tribes’ reservations, regional cities, and the Columbia River.
May include travel to Washington D.C. with CRITFC delegation.
Occasional extended hours may be required to meet deadlines or respond to urgent legal matters.
Eligible for hybrid telework.
Compensation and Benefits CRITFC offers competitive compensation and an exceptional benefits package, including medical, dental, 401(k), 12 days of vacation (to start), 13 paid holidays, and paid sick time. We provide professional development opportunities, promote from within, and have a Native hiring preference as part of our commitment to our people. As a result, you will find a work environment that supports and inspires our shared goals of protecting the natural world and the tribal cultural connection to it.
Native Hiring Preference CRITFC implements a tribal preference policy and encourages citizens and descendants of our member tribes (Nez Perce, Umatilla, Warm Springs, and Yakama) and other federally recognized tribes to apply.
CRITFC is committed to building a culturally inclusive community and a work environment that respects and inspires every person. Members of historically marginalized groups including women, people of color, those with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, those who have served in the military, and members of other underrepresented communities are invited to apply.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Project Management and Information Technology
Industries
Fisheries
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Responsibilities
Serve as CRITFC’s principal legal counsel on treaty rights, tribal sovereignty, environmental and natural resource law, and organizational compliance.
Lead a team of attorneys and legal staff, overseeing litigation support, policy development, and intergovernmental negotiations.
Build partnerships with tribal governments, federal and state agencies, and regional stakeholders to advance CRITFC’s mission and protect tribal treaty rights.
Guide CRITFC’s legal and policy strategies while supporting organizational systems, risk management, and compliance efforts.
Qualifications
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, active bar membership in WA, OR, or ID (or ability to obtain within one year). Special consideration will be given to practice in other states accompanied by the ability to acquire a license to practice in any of the three states listed.
Certificate, special training, and/or experience in expertise in Indian law, tribal sovereignty, environmental and natural resource law, and federal litigation procedures.
Experience working with Native American Tribes in any capacity.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience as a practicing attorney.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in a supervisory position.
Strong strategic planning, organizational leadership, and communication skills.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment, adapt to changing priorities, and effectively manage multiple tasks or projects concurrently.
Excellent inter-personal and cross-culture communication skills.
Knowledge and experience with tribal fishing treaty rights, customs, and regulations, especially those of the Warm Springs, Umatilla, Yakama, and Nez Perce tribes, is helpful.
Working Conditions
Requires some regional travel, particularly to CRITFC tribes’ reservations, regional cities, and the Columbia River.
May include travel to Washington D.C. with CRITFC delegation.
Occasional extended hours may be required to meet deadlines or respond to urgent legal matters.
Eligible for hybrid telework.
Compensation and Benefits CRITFC offers competitive compensation and an exceptional benefits package, including medical, dental, 401(k), 12 days of vacation (to start), 13 paid holidays, and paid sick time. We provide professional development opportunities, promote from within, and have a Native hiring preference as part of our commitment to our people. As a result, you will find a work environment that supports and inspires our shared goals of protecting the natural world and the tribal cultural connection to it.
Native Hiring Preference CRITFC implements a tribal preference policy and encourages citizens and descendants of our member tribes (Nez Perce, Umatilla, Warm Springs, and Yakama) and other federally recognized tribes to apply.
CRITFC is committed to building a culturally inclusive community and a work environment that respects and inspires every person. Members of historically marginalized groups including women, people of color, those with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, those who have served in the military, and members of other underrepresented communities are invited to apply.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Project Management and Information Technology
Industries
Fisheries
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