Demonstrate oral, written, and analytical skills commensurate with the position of Associate Judge; Ability to complete written legal opinions demonstrating proper legal analysis and efficient legal writing skills, including proper legal citation; Knowledge of general legal principles in all areas listed in Duties and Responsibilities; Knowledge of federal Indian law; Knowledge or willingness to learn the Tribal Code of the Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa, including custom and tradition; Knowledge of common court and trial procedures, including jury trial procedures; Knowledge of courtroom management skills and case management skills; Must be willing to attend judicial skills training; Must be able to work in a properly collegial relationship with co-workers and be able to interact with other departments within the Tribe in the spirit of cooperation and compromise; Must be able to take on additional responsibilities in the spirit of cooperation and teamwork; Must be able to maintain an atmosphere of trust, fairness and respect and be mutually supportive with co-workers; Must understand, appreciate, and promote the ideas of tribal self-determination and tribal sovereignty; Must understand, appreciate, and promote tribal governments and Native American people; Perform quality and efficient legal research on matters before the Court. domestic relations, repossession, breach of contract, damages, and small claims), and Children's Court cases (delinquency, neglect and dependency), and such other cases as assigned; Issue search and seizure warrants, arrest warrants, orders of protection, final orders, judgments, decisions, and all other lawful orders of the Court promptly, efficiently, and fairly; Administer oaths and affirmations; Assist in development of court rules of procedure and court policies and court forms as directed and/or authorized by the Chief Judge; Develop judicial institutions and judicial tools which reflect the Tribe's culture, traditions, and values; Attend training, staff meetings, and other meetings with tribal government and other entities as directed and/or authorized by the Chief Judge; Assist as appropriate in preparing short and long range strategic plans to assure the Court's contribution to the Tribe's overall plan and strategies, including organizational plans; and.