SAN MANUEL INDIAN BINGO & CASINOHighland, CA
Reporting to the Deputy General Counsel and under the direct supervision of designated attorneys, the Summer Law Clerk performs a range of legal duties on an as-needed basis, such as reviewing, revising and developing Tribal government ordinances and related policies, drafting pleadings and memoranda, conducting research and analysis, initially reviewing and revising contracts, preparing government resolutions, requests for approval, and accompanying presentations for Tribal leadership, and providing recommended courses of action based on the preceding. The role provides other professional-level non-legal research and assistance supporting a team of attorneys to enable the efficient and effective delivery of legal services to Tribal government and enterprise partners. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assists Legal Department attorneys and enterprise leadership regarding potential legal issues and makes recommendations to department attorneys regarding appropriate dispositions. Makes recommendations to the dept. attorneys regarding appropriate dispositions. Reviews, evaluates, and analyzes briefs, petitions, motions, and other pertinent documents filed in a particular case to initially determine legal issues, scope and complexity of issues raised, and factual accuracy. Conducts legal research for relevant constitutional provisions, cases, statutes, court rules, secondary sources, legislative history and intent of statutes, and rules of court for department consideration and use. Advises on proposed and existing Tribal, state, and federal legislation and participates in drafting proposed Tribal legislation. Reviews, analyzes, and prepares proposed revisions to enterprise contracts, non-disclosure agreements, and intergovernmental agreements for review. Prepares Tribal government resolutions and requests for approval for submission and consideration by the department and Tribal leadership. Works closely with in-house attorneys and the legal operations team to gather documentation and supporting information; generate indexes; verify current legal authorities cited; use citator services to verify precedential value of citations. Provides professional-level non-legal assistance and research to the department. Organizes, routes, coordinates and tracks assigned work to ensure completion; works closely with the Legal team to ensure that materials are timely received and sent out; distributes, tracks, closes out and archives files and completed work. Archives files and completed work. Maintains case files and database information; compiles statistics based on case information gathered and tabulated; maintains integrity of legally relevant original documents. Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree required. Must be enrolled in an ABA accredited law school and have completed first year of study prior to clerkship. Related, relevant, and/or direct experience may be considered in lieu of minimum educational requirements indicated above. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA) Knowledge of the American legal system, including federal and state court systems and legislative and administrative systems and substantive and procedural civil law. Excellent technical knowledge of computerized legal research systems, the Internet, word processing and spreadsheet software, PowerPoint legal software applications and programs and ability to operate a personal computer; ability to develop search strategies, report formats and extract pertinent information. Excellent research and analytical skills and attention to detail. Strong critical thinking and sound problem solving skills. Must be able to use discretion and work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment. Excellent oral and written communication, organizational, and documentation management skills. High level of personal integrity and professional ethics and ability to maintain confidentiality. Strong ability to interact diplomatically and with professional maturity with senior executives, staff, and external business partners. Strong time management planning and organizational skills and the ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively under pressures of deadlines and established priorities. Positive, team-oriented, and collaborative attitude with a willingness to learn. High proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Smart Sheet) and Lexis-Nexis. Experience with online entity management systems, e-billing systems and Contract Lifecycle Management Systems are preferred. LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONS At the discretion of the San Manuel Tribal Gaming Commission, you may be required to obtain and maintain a gaming license. Role requires operation or driving of Tribe-owned vehicles or driving patron vehicles. A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record as determined by the insurance carrier is required. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING CONDITIONS - ENVIRONMENT The physical demands and working environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters and must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Primary work environment is in a climate-controlled office setting. Work requires travel to attend meetings, trade shows, and conferences. Incumbents may be required to work evening, weekend and holiday shifts. Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment. Strength sufficient to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects and/or move up to 40 pounds occasionally. Sedentary work: involves sitting most of the time. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Physical activities that apply to the essential functions of the position are balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Hearing sufficient to hear conversational levels in person, via videoconference and over the telephone. Speech sufficient to make oneself heard and understood in person, in front of groups, in meetings, via videoconference and over the telephone. Visual acuity that meets the requirements of the position: The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; expansive reading and visual inspection of employees, visitors or facility. Mobility sufficient to safely move in an office environment, walk, stoop, bend and kneel, and enter, exit and operate a motor vehicle in the course of travel to promotional events, meetings, conferences, trade shows and San Manuel properties. Endurance sufficient to sit, walk and stand for extended periods, and maintain efficiency throughout the entire work shift and during extended work hours. The employee may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles including secondhand smoke. Reasonable accommodation will be made in compliance with all applicable law. As one of the largest private employers in the Inland Empire, San Manuel deeply cares about the future, growth and well-being of its employees. Join our team today!
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