Prosecutor's Office - Assistant Prosecutor

Prosecutor's Office - Assistant Prosecutor

3001 Puyalupabsh, Tacoma, WA 98404, USA

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 11 : 00 AM

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians is committed to protecting and exercising the inherent inalienable sovereign rights of the Tribe and Individuals in the interest of the Medicine Creek Treat Territories, as stewards to ensure preservation of our cultural and environmental integrity for common good and prosperity for all.

Close : When Filled

Job Title : Assistant Prosecutor / Presenting Officer

Department : Prosecutor's Office

Reports To : Senior Prosecutor

Hours : 40 Hours / Week - Full Time

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical, dental, and vision, life insurance, a retirement / 401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off including birthday leave.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Researches, evaluates, and analyzes laws, court decisions and authorities.
• Prepares and presents complaints, motions, and other legal documents for civil and criminal prosecutions.
• Prepares and maintains legal and administrative records and reports.
• Represents the Puyallup Tribe in the enforcement of the Criminal, Juvenile Justice and / or Children's Codes in Tribal Court proceedings as the Assistant Prosecutor / Presenting Officer, as assigned by the Senior Prosecutor.
• Works closely with various Tribal Agencies in the preparation and presentation in court, of criminal and civil cases involving both adults, juveniles and child welfare.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining cooperative and collaborative working relations with staff from other tribal and state agencies, victims of crimes, parents and other relatives.
• Responsible to understand and apply rules of evidence, regulations and precedence and arrive at a logical interpretation.
• Responsible to work effectively with wide latitude for independent judgment and action, and to be accountable to the Senior Prosecutor.
• Responsible to understand and apply sovereignty, aboriginal and treaty right issues as they relate to representing the Puyallup Tribe.
• Responsible to work independently and manage a diverse and fluctuating caseload.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications and Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience

Must have a Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited Law School. Two years of prosecutorial or criminal trial experience required. Experience and Intermediate knowledge using word processing and spreadsheets (i.e. Word for Windows, Excel, Access, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

A minimum of five years of experience practicing law, preferably Indian Law in Tribal, State and / or Federal Courts.

License and Certificates

Must be a member of a state Bar Association in good standing. Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted Driver's License and proof of auto insurance required. Driver's License must not contain any restrictions that would otherwise prevent an employee from operating a GSA vehicle and complying with the Tribe's Vehicle Use Policy.

Member of the Puyallup Tribal Court Bar.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires the ability to operate a personal computer, multi-line telephone, calculator, facsimile and photocopier. Requires the ability to read, write, communicate, and interpret information accurately in English. Requires the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate work. The employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Indian Preference Employer as Required by Law

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