Juvenile Tribal Court Prosecutor

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Job Status:                   Full-Time Regular (grant position)

Salary:                           $24.00 – $25.00

Location:                     Tribal Court

Supervisor:                  Lead Tribal Court Prosecutor

Opening Date:             Open Until Filled            

SUMMARY:

 Juvenile prosecutors make decisions daily regarding case assessments/investigations, charging, plea bargaining, disposition/sentencing and overall legal strategy. The juvenile prosecutor will work closely with victims, witnesses and members of law enforcement. The juvenile tribal court prosecutor will play a critical role in our juvenile justice system, balancing the welfare of juveniles with the pursuit of justice and community safety.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Negotiate the just resolution of assigned cases and comply with Victims’ Rights
• Maintain professional relationships with victims, witnesses, law enforcement agencies, and members of the community
• Discuss and present the analysis of legal issues
• Present oral arguments in Tribal Court as needed; strong written and oral communication
• Compose memoranda and pleadings regarding legal issues of concern as needed in assigned cases
• Interview witnesses regarding facts as needed in the prosecution of each case
• Research and analyze legal issues using both computerized legal research and hard copy tools
• Cover court and other duties as assigned
• Comply with all rules regulating professional responsibility, including specific rules addressing the prosecutorial function
• Familiar with and understanding of Tribal Court procedures
• Familiar with and understanding of Tribal Codes related to juveniles
• Ensure court attendance, preparedness and professionalism
• Computer skills, including experience with industry standard e-mail, word processing and database software
• Organizational ability, flexibility, resourcefulness, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Ability to form and maintain positive working relationships with supervisor, co-workers, participants and community stakeholders and employers
• Knowledge of community resources
• Time management and organizational skills, the ability to work on multiple tasks
• Negotiate the just resolution of assigned cases and comply with Victims’ Rights
• Maintain professional relationships with victims, witnesses, law enforcement agencies, and members of the community
• Discuss and present the analysis of legal issues
• Present oral arguments in Tribal Court as needed; strong written and oral communication
• Compose memoranda and pleadings regarding legal issues of concern as needed in assigned cases
• Interview witnesses regarding facts as needed in the prosecution of each case
• Research and analyze legal issues using both computerized legal research and hard copy tools
• Cover court and other duties as assigned
• Comply with all rules regulating professional responsibility, including specific rules addressing the prosecutorial function
• Other related job duties as assign by Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in education, social work, criminal justice, psychology or related human services, or 2-year degree with 5 years’ experience in related field.
• Muat have valid North Dakota driver’s license
• Two years’ experience working with at risk populations preferred
• Previous juvenile justice residential and/or detention experience preferred
• Previous tribal court juvenile division experience preferred
• Familiarity and experience with screening and assessment tools preferred

How to apply:         (Submit completed application to):

Mail:

Personnel Department

Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa

P.O. Box 900

Belcourt, ND 58316

Email:

elaine.nadeau@tmbci.org

lori.monette@tmbci.org

For more information please contact the Human Resource Department at 701-477-2600.

 The Human Resource Staff will not be responsible for incomplete applications

 Indian Preference Statement

 Candidates for employment or career advances shall be hired, trained, and promoted without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or personal, political or religious beliefs.  However, preference shall be given in hiring in the following order between equally qualified candidates who are:

 

1. Enrolled Member Veteran (10 points to be given to enrolled member veterans in screening process as follow: (see definitions)
2. Enrolled member
3. Other Tribal Member veterans
4. Other Tribal Members

 

 Veteran Preference

 Veterans and eligible spouses of deceased will receive special consideration for initial appointments for all positions being filled by the TMBCI.  The intent of this policy is to promote and bring deserved services and benefits to our veterans for the personal sacrifices they have made.  To be considered for a preferential treatment under this policy, candidate(s) must submit copies of verification documents to Personnel Office along with the employment application for eligibility determination purposes.  An acceptable verification document is the discharge of transfer report form DD214.