Description
Job Title: Prosecutor III – Deputy Community Prosecutor
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Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Department: Office of the Prosecutor
City: Sacaton, AZ
Locations: 165 S. Bluebird Road
Salary Rate: $117,627.00 - $157,627.00
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The Prosecutor III represents the Community in the litigation of the more complex criminal complaints and works with the US Attorney’s Office to ensure
serious crimes are federally prosecuted. The Prosecutor III will assist in training of the junior prosecuting attorneys and must be intimately familiar with
professional responsibilities as an attorney.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Represent the Community in special prosecutions, high profile cases, complex criminal complaints and other matters as assigned.
Represent the Community in the Community courts at all stages of criminal and civil cases in which the Community is the plaintiff or petitioner.
Represents the community in Court at arraignments/initial hearings, pretrial/status conferences, review and evidentiary hearings and trials/adjudications in
which the Community is the plaintiff or petitioner as assigned, must be largely independent in such abilities.
Represent the Community in multidisciplinary meetings with the US Attorney’s Office to ensure serious crimes are federally prosecuted.
Conduct legal research, analysis and document production related to the litigation of criminal cases in the Community courts.
Draft legal pleadings for the Community in criminal and civil cases.
Gather and analyze evidence in criminal cases.
Maintain case files, calendars and databases for criminal cases.
Assist in the development, revision and modification of the Community’s laws, resolutions and ordinances.
Represent the Community at meetings, court proceedings and other functions.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY:
Knowledge of criminal law, procedure and appellate process.
Considerable knowledge of and experience in application of principles of jurisprudence and legal analysis, including a background in and knowledge of Federal
Indian Law.
Considerable knowledge of Tribal and non-Tribal criminal law, the Arizona Revised Statues, the United States Code and case law.
Extensive experience with and knowledge of tribal governments and Tribal court jurisdiction and operations.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, work independently and with others.
Ability to clearly and successfully articulate ideas and logical analysis both orally and writing.
Ability to effectively plan, supervise and coordinate work of others.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with people of varied economic, educational, and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, Community Officials and the general public.
Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position; agree to maintain a Drug-Free Workplace as a condition of employment with the Gila River Indian
Community.
Requirements
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Juris Doctorate Degree from an ABA accredited law school and current membership in good standing with the Arizona State Bar; minimum of five (5) years'
experience as a licensed attorney with specialized and significant experience as an attorney in criminal litigation, including trial experience preferably.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
As a condition of employment, incumbent must be willing to obtain a Certification as a Special Assistant United States Attorney within eighteen (18) months
from the date of hire.
Preference for an attorney with specialized experience in Federal Indian Law.
Submission of an acceptable legal writing sample (5-10 pages).
Required to pass a background check and fingerprint clearance as a condition of employment and must continue to maintain throughout duration of
employment.
Background checks are required for positions that involve regular contact with or control over Community Children in accordance with The Indian Child
Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, 25 U.S.C. Sections 3201 through 3210 and C.F.R. Part 63 and positions that have regular contact with the Elderly.
