The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is committed to protecting and exercising the inherent inalienable sovereign rights of the Tribe and Individuals in the interest of the Medicine Creek Treat Territories, as stewards to ensure preservation of our cultural and environmental integrity for common good and prosperity for all.

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Job Title: Vulnerable Adult Services Presenting Officer
Department: Adult Services Program Reports To: Law Office Director
Hours: Part Time – 30 Hrs/Wk + Benefits Requisition #: 445

• Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information, call (253) 573-7863 or email jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov. The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement/401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off including birthday leave.

Position Summary:
Provide legal advice and representation to the Adult Services Program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Provides legal advice to the Adult Services Program, with regard to issues arising under applicable 7.28 Vulnerable Tribal Adult Protection Code.
2. Represents the program in matters pertaining to Adult Services in the Puyallup Tribal Court and other courts as needed.
3. Prepares legal documents and filings on behalf of the program under 7.28 Vulnerable Tribal Adult Protection Code
4. Prepares petitions for involuntary mental health and substance use treatment under RCW 71.05 and RCW 71.34. Ricky’s law and Joel’s law in county courts.
5. Provide accurate and timely legal research in all relevant matters pertaining to the Adult Services Program.
6. Work in collaboration with other tribal programs that provide services to the beneficiaries of the Adult Services Program.
7. Represents the department in all settings in a professional manner including able to communicate professionally with Tribal and State entities.
8. Prepares and maintains legal and administrative records and reports.
9. Assist the Director and Assistant Director of the Adult Services with all other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications and 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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
Law degree (Juris Doctorate) from an accredited Law School and two years practicing law in a Tribal government or Tribal program environment. Experience primarily focused on the areas of elder law and disabilities, wills, Powers of Attorney, adult guardianships and health care directives. Experienced with discussing sensitive and delicate matters with department staff including experience conducting one-on-one meetings with staff. Provide outreach and a wide range of legal representation and advocacy to victims of crime, primarily Vulnerable adult abuse survivors.
Must have experience representing clients in Tribal Court. Experience and knowledge using word processing and Westlaw.

• Legal representation for Guardianship/Conservatorship experience
• Adult Protective Services and/or Elder Law experience
• Trial experience preferred

Language Skills
Employee must demonstrate the ability to interact tactfully and positively with Tribal members, all levels of staff and management. Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. Ability to read, analyze and interpret common professional journals, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from staff and regulatory agencies. Ability to write effective reports and legal correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions. Ability to effectively present information to management, employees, Tribal Court and groups of people. Ability to advocate on behalf of the Tribe in a variety of settings.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where limited standardization exists.

Licenses or Certificates
Must be a Washington State Bar Association Member.
Must have and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance. Driver's must not contain restrictions that prevent employee from driving a Tribal/GSA vehicle.
Must pass background check.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Requires the ability to operate a personal computer, multi-line telephone, calculator, facsimile and photocopier.
• Requires the ability to read, write, communicate, and interpret information accurately in English.
• Requires the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate work.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• The employee occasionally is required to stand and walk.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level is low to moderate.
• The physical exertion is low to moderate.
• Work is performed in an office setting.
• Position may be stressful at times due to the sensitive or confidential issues being addressed and the number of assignments and deadlines that are often required.
• Must have own transportation for travel to meetings and hearings.

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Indian Preference Employer as Required by Law

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Native American preference applies and job placements are given on a competitive basis, using job related factors. Because of the large number of applications received and limited job positions, your application will not guarantee employment.


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