Assistant Tribal Prosecutor

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Durant, OK, United States
Full-time

Job Purpose or Objective(s) : Responsible for representing the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma in criminal and juvenile actions in the Choctaw Nation District Court.

You will report to the Lead Tribal Prosecutor.

Primary Tasks :

1. Represent the Choctaw Nation in all criminal and juvenile cases within the jurisdiction of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.

2. Facilitate communication with professionals in the legal community, law enforcement, Indian Child Welfare (ICW), and federal, state, and local officials to prosecute criminal and juvenile actions within the jurisdiction of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.

3. Maintain good inter-departmental relations and communication with the judicial department, law enforcement, ICW and Children and Family Services, State offices, and other legal departments.

4. Help draft legislation affecting criminal and juvenile laws, to be considered by the Tribal Council, as directed.

5. Confer with the Lead Prosecutor and other prosecutors regarding the prosecution of cases in the Choctaw Nation District Court.

6. Assist Choctaw Nation Lighthorse Police and ICW investigators.

7. Perform other tasks as may be assigned.

Job Requirements :

  • Juris Doctorate from accredited law school
  • Licensed to practice law by a State within the United States
  • Experience with criminal and juvenile case procedures.
  • Jury trial experience in felony, misdemeanor and juvenile cases

About the Choctaw Nation

The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees.

The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.

Benefits

  • Free gym membership
  • Free access to employee health clinic
  • Pet insurance
  • Paid vacation / sick time
  • Medical / Dental / Vision
  • 401(K) with company match
  • College tuition reimbursement
  • Short-term disability, long-term disability, and family leave
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee prescription program
  • CNO Paid Life Insurance
  • Teladoc
  • On Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)
  • On Site Mammogram Services
  • Free diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)
  • Accolade- Concierge Benefits Program
  • Wellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse)
  • Maternity Care Program

Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification)

CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 "Employer of Choice" competitions :

  • Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work in the United States as selected by HRDUS
  • Choctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category.
  • Forbes also recognized the Choctaw Casino and Resorts as one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates .
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