Assistant Tribal Prosecutor — Criminal & Juvenile Justice

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma; Durant (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma seeks a prosecuting attorney to represent the Nation in criminal and juvenile actions in the Choctaw Nation District Court. You will report to the Lead Tribal Prosecutor and work Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm.

You will facilitate communication with legal professionals, law enforcement, child welfare agencies, and officials to prosecute cases within the Nation's jurisdiction, providing guidance and collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school is required.
• Licensed to practice law by a U.S. state.
• Three years of experience as a prosecuting attorney.
• Experience with criminal, juvenile delinquent, and deprived case procedures.
• Courtroom experience in criminal or juvenile matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Choctaw Nation in criminal and juvenile cases within the jurisdiction of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.
• Facilitate communication with legal professionals, law enforcement, child welfare agencies, juvenile affairs agencies, and officials to prosecute cases.
• Maintain good inter-departmental relations and communication with the judicial department, law enforcement, state offices, and other legal departments.
• Confer with the Lead Prosecutor and other prosecutors regarding prosecutions in the Choctaw Nation District Court.
• Assist Choctaw Nation Lighthorse Police, Indian Child Welfare workers and Office of Juvenile Affairs representatives.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Courtroom experience

Criminal/juvenile law

Interagency liaison

Prosecutorial strategy

Education

Juris Doctorate from accredited law school

Job description

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma seeks a prosecuting attorney to represent the Nation in criminal and juvenile actions in the Choctaw Nation District Court. You will report to the Lead Tribal Prosecutor and work Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm.

You will facilitate communication with legal professionals, law enforcement, child welfare agencies, and officials to prosecute cases within the Nation's jurisdiction, providing guidance and collaboration across departments.