Assistant General Counsel I / Prosecutor

We are currently looking for a Full Time Assistant General Counsel I / Prosecutor to join our Supervisory Prosecutor Ada team located at the Carl Albert Service Center working .

Summary :

The Prosecutor represents the Chickasaw Nation in the prosecution of criminal, juvenile deprived and juvenile delinquency cases brought in the Chickasaw Nation District Court. Coordinate with the Chickasaw Lighthorse Police for investigations, evaluation of evidence, and case preparation. Provide case intake on new cases received for tribal prosecution. Assist with development of prosecution and case management protocols, policies and procedures. Input case information into an electronic prosecution case management system.

Responsibilities :

Provides first class customer service - courteous and helpful to all internal and external customer types

Answers questions in a courteous and professional manner

Greets and engages with a smile

Determines needs, seeks positive experience and outcomes

Completes all training and development requirements and participates in continuing education opportunities

Works in a collaborative and supportive manner to support the productivity and safety of the work area, team members and customers of all types

Maintains general upkeep of work area and maintains a safe environment

Maintains and promotes professionalism

Punctual and consistent in meeting start time, work schedule, attendance and other assigned work time metrics

Adheres to Chickasaw Nation dress code standards

Maintains knowledge of and follows all laws, rules, regulations, policies and SOPs for assigned area, e.g. MICS, TICS, hospital standards, health codes, food sanitation, accounting principles, etc.

Appear in the Chickasaw Nation District Court and represent the Chickasaw Nation in the prosecution of adults, juveniles committing criminal / delinquent offenses within the Chickasaw Nation jurisdiction

Conduct all case preparation necessary to bring charges on behalf of the Chickasaw Nation

Draft legal documents for cases assigned to the Prosecutor, which includes criminal complaints, motions, proposed orders, legal briefs, jury instructions, sentencing recommendations and other legal documents on a regular basis

Advise the Chickasaw Lighthorse Police regarding investigations, evaluating evidence, case preparation and preparation of legal documents, including subpoenas, search warrants, arrest warrants and pick-up orders

Makes regular court appearances for initial appearances, criminal hearings, bench trials and jury trials

Performs all other duties as assigned

Competencies : Essential :

Able to follow instructions, both written and oral

Ensures compliance

Able to adhere to all scheduling and attendance requirements

Honesty, truthfulness, reliability, accountability

Able to read, understand, apply, and retain knowledge of Chickasaw Nation, departmental, divisional and all other rules, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines

Understand Native American culture and tribal programs

Understand Chickasaw law and law enforcement regulations

Knowledge of federal, state and local law and law enforcement regulations

Knowledge and understanding of electronic prosecution case management

Knowledge of Indian Child Welfare Act and Statutes

Ability to multitask

Define problems, collect data and establish facts

Establishes professional working relationships as appropriate

Works well within a team

Able to verbally communicate in a professional and positive manner with other team members, departments, guests and management

Keeps written records

Skills : Essential :

Basic Computer skills

Must be familiar with the Microsoft Office Suite of products

Experience : Essential :

1 year directly related experience

Education : Essential :

Juris Doctorate

Credentials : Essential :

Chickasaw Bar Association

Standard Driver's License

Pass general background check

Working Conditions : Essential :

Works in an office setting

Computers, printers, phones

High pressure

Sometimes bend, kneel, stoop, push, reach

Use computer up to 50% of shift

Sometimes lift and or carry up to 25 lbs

Sitting up to 50% of shift

May work day shift

Work Location : In person