Special District Court Judge - 30996

Summary

Special District Court Judge - 30996

Ada, OK | Full Time

We are currently looking for a Full Time Special District Court Judge to join our District Court Judge team located at the Tribal Court.

Summary:

General Description directed by Codes listed in The Chickasaw Nation code.

Responsibilities:

Conduct all court proceedings, as assigned on a case-by-case basis as assigned by the District Court Judge

Issue all orders and paper incidents thereto, in order to administer justice in all matters within the jurisdiction of the court

Be responsible for creating and maintaining the rules of the court

Hold court regularly at a designated time and place

To administer oaths, conduct hearings, and otherwise undertake all duties and exercise all authority of a judicial officer under the law

Maintain knowledge of current case law

Good communication skills, both orally and in writing, with attorneys, litigants, judges, staff, and the public

Ability to manage/schedule court docket and possess good supervisory skills

Attends meetings and training as required

Acts as master, mediator, and arbitrator

Must demonstrate willingness and ability to follow Chickasaw Nation Judicial Branch policy and procedures

Be familiar with alternative sentencing and restorative justice

Demonstrated moral integrity and fairness in his/her business

Competencies:

Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability

Well versed in concepts of Indian Law and Sovereignty

Must be familiar with the Constitution of the Chickasaw Nation

Skills:

Experience: Essential: 5 years directly related experience

Education: Essential: Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and Must have a minimum of five years combined experience in law practices

Credentials: Essential: Chickasaw Bar Association Be not less than twenty-five (25) years of age Must be a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation Member of the Chickasaw Nation Bar Association

Working Conditions: Essential: Fingerprints for the purpose of identification Must submit references who are willing to be contacted No felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude Must live within the Chickasaw Nation boundaries Pass pre-employment drug test

Training It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation. It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.

Mission, Vision & Core Values Mission: To enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people. Vision: To be a nation of successful and united people with a strong cultural identity. Core Values: The Chickasaw People Cultural Identity Servant Leadership Selflessness Can Do Attitude Perseverance Stewardship Trust and Respect Loyalty Honesty and Integrity Teamwork

Job Description

Special District Court Judge - 30996

Ada, OK | Full Time

We are currently looking for a Full Time Special District Court Judge to join our District Court Judge team located at the Tribal Court.

Summary:

General Description directed by Codes listed in The Chickasaw Nation code.

Responsibilities:

Conduct all court proceedings, as assigned on a case-by-case basis as assigned by the District Court Judge

Issue all orders and paper incidents thereto, in order to administer justice in all matters within the jurisdiction of the court

Be responsible for creating and maintaining the rules of the court

Hold court regularly at a designated time and place

To administer oaths, conduct hearings, and otherwise undertake all duties and exercise all authority of a judicial officer under the law

Maintain knowledge of current case law

Good communication skills, both orally and in writing, with attorneys, litigants, judges, staff, and the public

Ability to manage/schedule court docket and possess good supervisory skills

Attends meetings and training as required

Acts as master, mediator, and arbitrator

Must demonstrate willingness and ability to follow Chickasaw Nation Judicial Branch policy and procedures

Be familiar with alternative sentencing and restorative justice

Demonstrated moral integrity and fairness in his/her business

Competencies:

Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability

Well versed in concepts of Indian Law and Sovereignty

Must be familiar with the Constitution of the Chickasaw Nation

Skills:

Experience: Essential: 5 years directly related experience

Education: Essential: Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and Must have a minimum of five years combined experience in law practices

Credentials: Essential: Chickasaw Bar Association Be not less than twenty-five (25) years of age Must be a citizen of the Chickasaw Nation Member of the Chickasaw Nation Bar Association

Working Conditions: Essential: Fingerprints for the purpose of identification Must submit references who are willing to be contacted No felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude Must live within the Chickasaw Nation boundaries Pass pre-employment drug test

Training It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation. It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.

Mission, Vision & Core Values Mission: To enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people. Vision: To be a nation of successful and united people with a strong cultural identity. Core Values: The Chickasaw People Cultural Identity Servant Leadership Selflessness Can Do Attitude Perseverance Stewardship Trust and Respect Loyalty Honesty and Integrity Teamwork