Tribal AttorneyAt Law-Lead

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director for the Legal Department serves as the lead Tribal Attorney, supervises in-house legal counsel and support staff, manages external legal contracts, and serves the Tribe consistent with priorities determined by the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal Council.

The Legal Department helps the Tribe exercise jurisdiction to the fullest extent and aims to protect and strengthen the Tribe’s sovereignty over its land and resources to help the Tribe promote the health, safety, and welfare of its members.

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The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe, originally known as the Nux Sklai Yem or The Strong People, are descendants of the Salish peoples with ancestral ties to the Kitsap Peninsula that date back at least 1,000 years. Many of the Port Gamble S’Klallam’s members—totaling over 1,400—live on the Tribe’s reservation, which is located on the northern tip of Kitsap County in Washington state, near the neighboring towns of Kingston, Poulsbo, Indianola, Hansville, Port Gamble, and Bainbridge Island.

Kitsap County is known for its outdoor recreational opportunities—including a well-maintained trail system—as well as award-winning restaurants, highly-ranked public schools, and picturesque, friendly communities. Plus Kitsap County is one of the most affordable places to live in western Washington, offering the charm of small-town life with access to the hustle-and-bustle of downtown Seattle, which is only a relaxing 30-minute ferry ride away.

The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe offers a generous compensation package that includes medical/dental/vision benefits, short-term and long-term disability, 401k plan, PTO, and paid holidays, including your birthday. Also including n on-site library, coffee shop, fitness center, health clinic (with access to massage therapy, physical therapy, behavioral health, medical/dental and women’s health).

Salary is competitive with range dependent on experience and individual qualifications.

Please review the full job listing at www.pgst.nsn.us/employment before applying. Qualified Port Gamble S’Klallam or other tribal members are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please submit your resume, education credentials, and a cover letter on our employment website www.pgst.nsn.us/employment. Questions may be directed to Audreena Tom at jobs@pgst.nsn.us.