Senior Tribal Prosecutor - Federal and Community Prosecution

Ak-Chin Indian Community; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ak-Chin Indian Community is seeking a prosecutor to prosecute cases on behalf of the Community. The role requires a Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited university and active Arizona bar licensure.

A minimum of three years’ experience providing legal counsel in tribal, local government, or corporate settings, including at least one year of trial work and supervisory duties, is required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited university.
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Arizona.
• Experience equivalent to three years full time providing legal counsel in tribal/local government/corporate setting, including at least one year of trial work and supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Prosecutes cases involving Community Code violations in Ak-Chin Indian Community Court.
• Prepares cases for prosecution; discusses resolutions with defense attorneys.
• Interviews witnesses and police to build complete evidence for prosecution.

Skills

Legal research

Trial work

Supervisory experience

Federal Indian Law

Arizona law

Budget oversight

Negotiation

Courtroom litigation

Education

Juris Doctorate (ABA-accredited)

Job description

Ak-Chin Indian Community is seeking a prosecutor to prosecute cases on behalf of the Community. The role requires a Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited university and active Arizona bar licensure.

A minimum of three years’ experience providing legal counsel in tribal, local government, or corporate settings, including at least one year of trial work and supervisory duties, is required.