Legal Research Associate

1 week ago


Fort Defiance, Arizona, United States Navajo Tribal Utility Authority Full time
Job Overview

Essential Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GED Certificate required.

Master of Legal Studies is essential.

Doctor of Jurisprudence from an accredited law institution is preferred.

Ability to secure a Navajo Nation Bar License within one year is necessary.

Minimum of 1 year of legal practice experience in private, public, or governmental sectors.

Experience in utility law is preferred.

Familiarity with Navajo law is an advantage.

Valid Driver's License is required (subject to motor vehicle record review).


Key Responsibilities:

Conducts legal research on the Navajo Nation Code, various State and Federal statutes, regulations, case law, and policies to analyze facts and legal principles of cases, ascertain causes of action, and prepare legal matters.

Reviews contracts for goods and services to ensure compliance with procurement laws and internal policies, while supporting the entire NTUA Legal Department by managing correspondence and preparing various legal documents and summaries.

Researches and evaluates legal documents to provide research assistance for the NTUA Legal Department.

Assesses information to ensure adherence to standards, utilizing relevant data and personal judgment to guarantee compliance with laws, regulations, or standards.

Offers legal and administrative support to the NTUA Legal Department by receiving, screening, evaluating, and determining appropriate responses to written correspondence, and by drafting memoranda, correspondence, case law briefs, and legislative summaries.

Establishes, manages, and maintains an efficient system for filing and retrieving highly confidential files and records, ensuring their confidentiality and security.

Drafts and maintains affidavits, document files, and case correspondence while assisting in the formulation of ordinances and policies that support NTUA and the Navajo Nation's self-governance objectives.

Creates specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work effectively.

Participates in Navajo Nation Council meetings and other discussions concerning tribal regulatory matters.

Completes all assigned tasks promptly, adhering to project timelines and regulatory deadlines, while enhancing turnaround times for contract reviews and regulatory filings through the implementation of efficient processes.

Maintains high standards in drafting and reviewing legal documents, minimizing errors and omissions.

Performs additional duties as assigned.


Navajo Preference.

Navajo Veteran Preference.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.



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