Tribal Prosecutor

The Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe is unwavering in its commitment to fully assert its sovereignty as it works to prevent and diminish criminal activity and victimization within the Reservation. This commitment requires robust and efficient efforts in investigation and prosecuting crimes, complemented by meaningful utilization of traditional healing and cultural services for victims, along with suitable measures to address offenses appropriately. The Tribal prosecutor is a pivotal collaborator in advancing these objectives, concurrently identifying, and mitigating potential risks to the Tribe’s political, social, and cultural integrity relating to Tribal justice and victimization. 

The Tribal Prosecutor collaborates closely with and provides legal support to the Tribal Police Department, the Indian Child Welfare Program, Probation & Pretrial Services, the Natural Resources Department, Domestic Violence Program, Vulnerable Adult Program, and other Tribal departments and programs to assess Tribal interests and provide deliver vigorous and effective prosecution services across a spectrum of crimes; juvenile delinquency and status offenses, child abuse and neglect, elder abuse and neglect, fish and wildlife offenses, civil exclusion matters, traffic offenses, and other relevant civil offenses with Tribal jurisdiction. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represent the Tribe in prosecution of adults committing criminal acts within tribal jurisdiction.
• Represent the Tribe in prosecution of juveniles committing delinquent acts or status offenses within tribal jurisdiction.
• Represent the Tribe in civil prosecution of child abuse and neglect occurring within tribal jurisdiction.
• Represent the Tribe in ICWA proceedings, drafting notices of intervention and other actions as provided under federal law.
• Represent the Tribe in civil prosecution of traffic offenses, fish and wildlife offenses, exclusion matters, vicious dog offenses, and other civil offenses occurring within tribal jurisdiction as well as quasi-prosecutorial matters in Tribal Court.
•  Advise the Tribal Police and ICW in investigation, evaluating evidence, case preparation and preparation of legal pleadings including subpoenas, search warrants, arrest warrants, and pick-up-orders.
• Perform case preparation, including review and production of discovery materials, investigation, interview of witnesses, evaluation of evidence, conduct legal research, and development of case strategy.
• Prepare written pleadings, motions, legal memoranda and briefs, proposed orders, proposed jury instructions, sentencing recommendations, appellate notices and briefs, and other legal documents and forms as appropriate.
• Appear and argue cases in the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribal Community Court at all stages of proceedings, including pre-trial, trial, post-trial, and appeal.
• Work with and refer cases, as appropriate, to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for federal prosecution or the Kitsap County Prosecutor’s Office for state prosecution of non-Indian offenders.
• Assist in developing and improving the Tribe’s criminal justice system, including development of codes and court rule with the Court Director and the Tribe’s Legislative Attorney, participation in meetings and trainings, and preparation and implementation of grants.
• Advise and assist the Tribal Police Department, the ICW Team, the Domestic Violence Program, Legislative Attorney and other tribal agencies and departments in developing and drafting codes, protocols, responses to victimization issues, and other matters implicating tribal justice on the Reservation.
• Serve as Special Assistant U.S. Attorney to prosecute cases in federal court as appropriate.
• Train and consult with the Tribal Police and other agencies as appropriate regarding tribal justice and victimization issues.
• Attend legal seminars, tribal trainings, and meetings as appropriate and necessary to serve the Tribe’s interest and to maintain professional license.
• Respond to calls from victims, concerned family and friends, and service providers.
• Foster organizational and infrastructure development.
• Assist in a variety of department operations; perform special projects and assignments as requested.
• Present and explain key policy issues regarding tribal justice and victimization to Tribal Council, Executive Leadership and Department Directors.
• Prepare and distribute education and outreach materials.
• Assist in organizing or attending community events, forums, and trainings.
• Ensures the availability of 24-hour legal support services to Tribal Police Department and ICW.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to all professional and ethical standards required by the Washington State Bar Association and any other bar associations of which the Prosecutor is a member.
• Other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications:

 Required:

• Must have a J.D. and be an active member in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association, or other State Bar Association, with ability to become member of Washington State Bar Association within one year of hire.
• Knowledge of tribal, state, and federal law relevant to proceedings in the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe.
• Willingness to learn about and to respect the culture and traditions of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe.
• Ability to employ tact, courtesy, positivity, flexibility, and healthy perspective in the workplace.
• Ability to maintain professionalism while interacting with a wide variety of people in a fast-paced, emotionally charged, crisis-oriented environment.
• Ability to pass pre-employment UA drug/alcohol screening and comply with drug-free workplace policy thereafter, subject to random testing.
• Ability to pass pre-employment background check demonstrating no felony conviction in tribal, state, or federal court, and no misdemeanor conviction within one year of hire.
• Must be licensed driver with private, insured vehicle for use during workday.

Preferred:

• Experience working in Indian Country, particularly in a tribal legal system.
• Experience working in criminal law and in child dependency matters.
• Experience in negotiation and mediation, alternative dispute resolution, and problem-solving courts.
• Knowledge of the culture and traditions of the Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe.

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