Deputy Prosecutor (JL-29708)

Description

POSITION: Deputy Prosecutor
SALARY: Negotiable salary
REPORTS TO: Managing Prosecuting Attorney
LOCATION: Prosecutors Office, Nespelem WA. 

BASIC FUNCTIONS: Exempt. Incumbent is responsible for ensuring proper representation is given to the Tribes in Criminal Proceedings, MINOC proceedings, Range Impoundment hearings, Natural Resource Enforcement hearings, and a variety of civil infraction hearings before the Colville Tribal Court. Incumbent will represent the Tribes in the Healing to Wellness Court and will represent the Tribes in appellate cases before the Colville Tribal Court of Appeals. 

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training: 

• Requires graduation from a Law School accredited by the American Bar Association.
• Requires incumbent be a member of the Washington State Bar Association and the Colville Tribal Bar in good standing throughout employment.
• Requires a minimum of four (4)  years of previous experience as an attorney, preference will be given for prior experience in criminal law, dependency, prosecution, dependency, and/or Indian Law.
• Requires a valid License to practice Law in the State of Washington, and must be able to pass the Colville Tribes' Bar within 90 days of hire and maintain throughout employment. 
• Requires a valid Washington State Drivers' License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Requires extensive knowledge of areas of Federal Indian Law. 
• Requires knowledge of cultural competence or must be willing to learn, understand, appreciate and adapt to the Tribal Court environment and Indian culture. 
• Requires knowledge and understanding of 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 of Colville Tribes' Law and Order Code or be willing to learn, understand, and 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 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.
• Requires 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.
• Requires the ability to work productively and cooperatively.
• Requires the ability to use a personal computer produce correspondence and reports, and must be able to type and use a keyboard accurately.
• Requires the ability to maintain confidentiality of private and sensitive information and maintain throughout employment as well as after leaving the position.
• Requires the ability to work varying flexible and extended work hours. 
• Requires the ability to work in high stress environment and multi-task on a daily basis.
• Requires the ability to successfully clear a criminal background inquiry with a history of no violations, which effect the ability to practice Law within the Colville Tribal Court, and maintain clearance throughout employment. 
• Requires ability to function indoors in an office environment engaged in work of primarily sedentary nature.
• Requires the ambulatory ability to stand for extended periods of time, use microcomputers and peripheral equipment, and 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 a keyboard at an advanced rate. 
• Requires ability to use microcomputer and other standardized office equipment almost constantly requiring repetitive motions. 
• Requires the ability to sit for extended periods.
• Requires the ability to lift a minimum of 20 pounds.
• Requires the ability to adhere to the ethical standards of the WSBA Rules of Professional Conduct.  

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, 509-634-2846. jaycee.ferguson.hrs@colvilletribes.com

Salary : $50 - $56