Request for Proposal-Legal Counsel Services

Applicants must have a minimum four (4) years experience in Federal, state and Tribal Law, Education law, Human resources/employment/labor law and related matters. Experience with Tribally Controlled Schools is preferred, but is not required.

The general responsibilities of this position will be to provide necessary and legal advice and counsel to the HBE and Chief School Administrator to support them in the performance of their duties, including:

1. Advise on the Hopi Education Code, HBE Bylaws, HSS Policies and Procedures, HSS Handbooks, and applicable Tribal, federal, and state laws as they relate to matters which come before the HBE and the Chief School Administrator.

2. Provide written analysis and documents to address educational matters, hiring and employment, and other HSS matters as the need arises.

3. The HSS Legal Counsel will provide all the administrative services and support necessary to manage the workload in order to complete all assignments. This includes office facilities, support staff, supplies and equipment.