Assistant Tribal Prosecutor

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.

Starting Salary: 90k

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

Work Location: In person