Chief Judge

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Under general direction and supervision of the Community Council, presides over the Ak-Chin Indian Community Court and administers its overall functions. This is a four year contract position.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Prior experience as a Judge preferred. Adult and juvenile experience equivalent to seven years full-time criminal justice, law enforcement, or closely related work, at least two years of which included supervisory/managerial responsibilities. Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited university. Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Arizona, or acquire Arizona Bar Certification within one (1) year from date of hire. Must have a valid Arizona Driver's License and be able to meet the Community's insurance carrier requirements. Must successfully complete a background check.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Must adhere to the Ak-Chin Indian Community Law & Order Code. Knowledge of the Arizona Revised Statutes and other State, County, and Federal laws/ordinances, and Indian case law. Knowledge of legal reference resource materials. Ability to quickly acquire knowledge of the culture, customs, and traditions of the Ak-Chin Indian Community. Knowledge of general adult and juvenile judicial proceedings and processes, including arraignment, conducting trials, deciding points of law, and determining appropriate sentences. Knowledge of general Court operations, policies, and procedures. Knowledge of general criminal justice system operations. Knowledge of general office administration/management principles and practices, including budgeting and employee supervision and training. Knowledge of the information/documents to be contained in Court records/case files. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other criminal justice system staff, Community officials, offenders from all socio-economic backgrounds, other Court staff, attorneys, and the public. Skill in evaluating the facts of a case and determining the appropriate actions to be taken. Skill in preparing a variety of narrative and statistical reports, including summaries of Court activities. Skill in interpreting and applying complex laws, statutes, ordinances of the Ak-Chin Indian Community, State, County, and Federal governments and agencies. Skill in listening to a variety of court cases with impartiality. Skill in planning, coordinating, and reviewing the work of subordinate staff. Skill in preparing a variety of narrative and statistical reports, including budgets and summaries of Court activities.