Managing Prosecuting Attorney (TI-49606)

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation; Nespelem (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision

401k with employer contributions

Short- and Long-Term disability

Generous leave package

Job summary

Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation seeks a Managing Prosecuting Attorney to supervise the Prosecutor Department and ensure effective representation in Tribal Court matters.

The incumbent will handle criminal, MINOC, and related hearings, requiring strong knowledge of Federal Indian Law, Indian Country procedures, and collaboration with Tribes’ offices. Washington Bar license and Colville Tribal Bar eligibility are essential.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from ABA-accredited law school and be admitted to practice in WA and Colville Tribal Bar.
• Minimum 6 years of attorney experience; preference for criminal law, dependency, prosecution, and/or Indian Law.
• Must pass Colville Tribes Bar within 90 days of hire and maintain throughout employment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Prosecutor Department staff to ensure proper representation in Tribal Court proceedings.
• Represent the Tribes in Criminal, MINOC, Range Impoundment, Natural Resource, Fish & Wildlife, and civil infraction hearings.
• Adhere to WSBA Rules of Professional Conduct and maintain integrity while interacting with diverse populations.

Skills

Criminal Law

MINOC procedures

Federal Indian Law

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled with bi-weekly reviewsPOSITION: Managing Prosecuting AttorneySALARY: Negotiable salaryREPORTS TO: ORA Managing AttorneyLOCATION: Prosecutors Office; Nespelem, WashingtonBasic Functions: This is an exempt position. Provides supervision to Prosecutor Department Staff to ensure proper representation is given to the Tribes in Criminal Proceedings, MINOC proceedings, Range Impoundment hearings, Natural Resource Enforcement hearings, Fish and Wildlife hearings and a variety of Civil infraction hearings before the Colville Tribal Court.BENEFITS: We have excellent benefits including full Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401k with employer contributions, Short-and Long- Term disability for Full-Time employees. Generous leave package includes paid holidays, sick leave, and annual leave for Full-Time and Part-Time employees.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education and Training:Must be a graduate from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association.Attorney must be a member of the Washington State Bar Association and Colville Tribal Bar in good standing throughout employment.Attorney is admitted to practice before the following courts: all Washington State Courts and the United States District Court. IIncumbent will be required to have minimum of (6) years of previous attorney work, preference given for prior experience in criminal law, dependency, prosecution, and/or Indian Law.Requires a valid state driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ insurance.Requires a license to practice Law in Washington state and ability to pass Colville Tribes Bar within 90 days of hire and maintain throughout employment.Must exercise due diligence and adhere to the ethical standards of the WSBA Rules of Professional Conduct.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Requires extensive knowledge of areas of Federal Indian Law.Requires knowledge of cultural competence or be willing to learn, understand, appreciate and adapt to Tribal Court environment and Indian culture. This will include understanding how advocacy may differ within the context of the Colville Tribal Court versus Anglo- Court systems.Requires demonstrated knowledge of criminal and MINOC procedures.Requires knowledge to create own documents using Microsoft Office products.Requires knowledge of Colville Tribes Law and Order Code or be willing to learn, understand, appreciate and adapt to the referenced Code.Requires a working knowledge of office practices, procedures, and equipment, including filing systems, receptionist and telephone techniques, and letter/ report writing.Requires business mathematics skills to compute sums and statistics.Requires skill using the English language, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and proof reading/editing, to prepare routine, yet professional correspondence.Requires sufficient human relations skills to present a positive image of the department, convey technical information to others, and use patience and sensitivity in dealing with a diverse population that can be hostile and confrontational.Requires the understanding, or be willing to understand, appreciate and adapt to the differences when working with Indian culture/lifestyles and the distinct differences within the Tribes.Requires ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form.Requires the ability to work as a team player with varying levels of professionals.Requires the ability to learn and utilize Indian Law as it relates to MINOC proceedings, Criminal matters, and jurisdictional issues in Indian Country.Requires the ability to manage a large caseload.Requires the ability to work with a high level of integrity and work ethic.Must have the ability to work with other courts, law enforcement, legal offices, and the public.Requires the ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in order to meet schedules and timelines.Requires the ability to work as a contributing member of a team, work productively and cooperatively.Requires the ability to use a personal computer to produce correspondence and reports, must be able to type and use a keyboard accurately.Requires the ability to maintain confidentiality of private and sensitive information.Requires the ability to work varying flexible and extended work hours.Requires the ability to work in a high stress environment and multi-task on a daily basis.Requires the ability to uphold the highest level of confidentiality throughout employment and maintain confidentiality thereafter leaving the position, and willing to sign a confidentiality agreement.The incumbent of this position must be able to function indoors in an office environment engaged in work of primarily a sedentary nature.Requires ambulatory ability to stand for extended periods of time, to use microcomputers and peripheral equipment, accomplish other desktop work.Requires the ability to use near vision to read printed materials.Requires auditory ability to carry on conversations in person and over the phone.Requires manual and finger dexterity to write, use a pointing device and keyboard at an advanced rate, operate microcomputer, and to operate other standardized office equipment, almost constantly requiring repetitive motions.Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time.Requires ability to lift a minimum of twenty pounds.Must submit to and successfully clear an extensive criminal background inquiry with a history of no violations that which affect ability to practice law within the Colville Tribal Court, and maintain clearance throughout employment.Must notify immediate supervisor of any involvement with law enforcement, which is not work related within 72 hours.Note: Pursuant to Tribal Policy, if this position is safety sensitive it is subject to pre-employment drug testing. In addition, this position is subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing.TRIBAL MEMBER AND INDIAN PREFERENCE WILL APPLY; PREFERENCE WILL ALSO BE GIVEN TO HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS WHO ARE MINIMALLY QUALIFIED.If required of this position, you must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license and be eligible for the Tribes’ Vehicle Insurance. In addition, this position may be subject to pre-employment background clearances. If applicable, these clearances must be maintained throughout employment.INFORMATION: Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, Human Resources Office, P. O. Box 150, Nespelem, WA 99155, 509-634-2201. [e-mail]