Location

Position TITLE

Salary

Contact

To be determined by Chief Justice of the Navajo Nation

District Court Judge

(3 vacancies)

$62,837

Edward B. Martin, Dir of Jud Administration

Administrative Office of the Courts

P.O. Box 520

Window Rock, AZ  86515

(982) 871-6762

CLOSING DATE:  AUGUST 6, 2008, 5:00 p.m. or OPEN UNTIL FILLED

                Basic qualification requirements:  Navajo tribal membership; over 30 years of age; an Associates of Arts or Science degree; current regular or inactive membership in good standing with the Navajo Nation Bar Association.  Base probation salary is $62,837 per annum with a salary increase when permanent status is attained.

The Navajo Nation Judicial Branch provides excellent benefits to employees, including a health insurance plan, a life insurance plan, worker’s compensation plan, paid leave and paid holidays, and retirement with optional 401K savings plan.

 The packet which includes an application form, Title 7 N.N.C. §354, Qualifications for Judicial Appointment (2003), and information on benefits is below.

APPLICATION PACKET:

• Memorandum to District Judge Applicants

• Employment Application

• Judicial Qualifications

• Judicial Branch personal Information and Authorization and Release

• Judges Retirement Highlights

• Navajo Nation Employee Benefits

• Worker's Compensation