Teams at Ketchikan Indian Community

Provide administrative and government affairs support to the Office of the Tribal Attorney: manage confidential legal files and calendars, draft and proofread legal correspondence and filings, track deadlines and legislation, coordinate meetings, travel, and intergovernmental communications, maintain contact databases, assist with grants and reporting, and support outreach while upholding cultural competency and confidentiality.

Serve as a liaison between Tribal citizens and community service providers to connect people at risk of homelessness to culturally tailored services. Recruit and coordinate local support networks, enter client data in 1TRIBE, provide advocacy and follow-up, conduct outreach and education, maintain records, and facilitate communication across KIC departments and external partners.

Provide legal support to the Tribal Attorney on governance, contracts, federal Indian law, litigation support, departmental legal services, natural resources, and regulatory matters. Draft ordinances, contracts, pleadings, and legal memoranda; advise Tribal Council and departments; coordinate with outside counsel; monitor legislation and agency actions; and support land-into-trust, sovereignty, and program development initiatives.