What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant General Counsel I/Prosecutor position at the Chickasaw Nation?
We are currently looking for a Full Time Assistant General Counsel I/Prosecutor to join our Prosecution Section team located at the 1500 Hoppe working 8:00AM-5:00PM - Mo Tu We Th Fr.
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 to both internal and external customers and responds to inquiries, compliments, and/or complaints with professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency
- 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 a clean, organized work area and ensures 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 rules, regulations, policies and guidelines for assigned area
- 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:
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:
Essential:
- Basic Computer skills
- Must be familiar with the Microsoft Office Suite of products
Experience:
Essential:
Essential:
- 1 year directly related experience
Education:
Essential:
Essential:
- Juris Doctorate
Credentials:
Essential:
Essential:
- Chickasaw Bar Association
- Standard Driver's License
- Pass general background check
Working Conditions:
Essential:
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
Training
- It is the responsibility of each employee to attend required training for their position or profession as determined by their line of support (LOS) or the leadership of the Chickasaw Nation. It is the responsibility of those who supervise, manage or otherwise lead employees or teams to ensure each employee has access to and receives all required training.
Mission, Vision & Core Values
Mission:
Mission:
- To enhance the overall quality of life of the Chickasaw people.
- To be a nation of successful and united people with a strong cultural identity.
- The Chickasaw People
- Cultural Identity
- Servant Leadership
- Selflessness
- Can Do Attitude
- Perseverance
- Stewardship
- Trust and Respect
- Loyalty
- Honesty and Integrity
- Teamwork