Employment Opportunities

• Responsible for case file management to include: maintain record of all cases filed in Tribal Court, assign case file numbers to all cases; file documents for new and existing Court cases; file materials according to established procedures; provide copies of Court files as ordered by the Tribal Court or requested by external agencies; maintain database of all cases filed with the Tribal Court; provides statistical reports to the Attorney General with respect to all cases filed and/or pending before Court.

• Responsible for task associated with Tribal Court Hearings to include: Operate audio recorder and maintains all recordings of Court hearings; provides all files to Tribal Court Judge in preparation of a hearing; prepares Courtroom all necessary materials and/or services needed for litigants; prepares and posts daily docket.

• Prepares Court pleadings and other Court related documents such as: prepare Orders including but not limited to, setovers and appointments of Attorney at the direction of the Tribal Court Judge; prepare notices of court hearings and certificates of service for all orders sent from the Court; finalizes and mails Court Orders at the direction of the Tribal Court Judge.

• Files all paperwork presented to the Court.

• Administers Tribal Court information and forms to the public upon request and provides directions when needed.

• Responsible for tracking and processing all Tribal Court fees. Set up account receivable cards for defendants ordered to pay fines that indicate payment fee schedule.

• Notarizes documents for the public as needed.

• Maintains the Tribal Court offices to include: maintaining office supplies and stock; prepare check requests and purchase orders; prepare travel/training requests and arrangements; prepares correspondence, copies and faxes as requested; maintain Judge’s calendars and prepares daily schedule; schedules and confirms hearing dates.

• Manage Tribal Court staff

• Other duties as assigned.

• Must posses a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Prefer a Bachelor’s Degree in pre-law or similar field, or possess a paralegal certificate. Prefer two years of work experience in the areas listed above. A recent graduate of an accredited law school.

• Be a motivated, self-starting individual and possess strong organizational skills with substantial record management experience.

• Good oral and written communication skills.

• Possess an understanding of the legal process, be willing to learn and take direction from our Tribal Court Judge.

• Be familiar with Absentee Shawnee Judicial Code. Possess legal research skills to assist the Court.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, Notary registration within 30 days of hire.

• Possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and a familiarity with accessing legal research on-line.