Deputy Prosecutor

The Deputy Prosecutor will provide professional legal services of considerable difficulty in criminal and juvenile prosecution, some child-welfare (custodial) litigation and occasionally may assist the Chief Prosecutor with managing the Prosecutor Office.

1. Prepare and prosecute, through trial, in Tribal Court: all varieties of criminal and traffic charges (DV, DUI, Assaults, etc.), juvenile and status offender petitions (curfew, drugs, DV, etc.), animal control violations and child welfare matters; primarily issues relating to placement of dependency cases.
2. Advise Pascua Police Department, Probation Department, and Social Services in the investigation and prosecution of crimes.
3. Appear in court on behalf of the Tribe, in all of the above, as well as in exclusion and extradition proceedings.
4. Provide occasional legal training to other departments when needed, on criminal law and/or child welfare/Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) issues.
5. Participate in multi-disciplinary review with other relevant departments.
6. May coordinate or assist in federal prosecution of non-Indian and Indian offenders with the FBI, BIA, and US Department of Justice as a specially appointed United States Attorney (SAUSA).
7. Perform legal writing, research, and trial preparation such as interview victims, witnesses, and complaining parties along with drafting motions and responses.
8. Review incoming cases and makes probable cause determinations.
9. Request warrants and subpoenas from Tribal Court in pending matters; requests search warrant from Tribal Court in conjunction with the Yaqui Police.
10. Occasionally prepare and submit appellate briefs and presents oral arguments for cases on appeal.
11. Assist and coordinate with outside law enforcement agencies for solutions and prosecutions of crimes, i.e. FBI, U.S. Attorneys, County Attorney and Sheriff's Department.
12. May assist the Chief Prosecutor in drafting legislation for the Law and Order Code.
13. May assist the Chief Prosecutor in appearing/arguing cases before the Pascua Yaqui Court of Appeals.
14. Coordinate with CPS/Social Services for Indian Child Welfare cases.
15. Along with other prosecutors/advocates, refer appropriate defendants to diversion programs such as Drug Court, Adult Alternative Prosecution Program, Pima Youth Partnership, etc.
16. Enforce all Criminal Tribal Gaming Violations that occur at the Casino.
17. May be required to generate grant proposals and supporting documents in response to grant solicitations, maintain compliance with grant requirements and submission of reports, and general grant management.
18. Perform other duties of a similar nature or level as requested by supervisor or director.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of criminal, juvenile, and custodial laws;
• Criminal and civil procedures and administrative proceedings;
• Methods and practices of pleadings;
• Judicial procedures and the rules of evidence;
• Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) and its implications on Tribal child dependency matters;
• Principles, methods, practices citations and references accessed or employed in legal research;
• Indian regulatory jurisdiction in both civil and criminal context, including the implications of the Indian Civil Rights Act;
• Indian Law, including the legal relationships between Indian Nations and Federal or other governments;
• Yaqui culture, customs, resources and traditions and/or a willingness to learn.

• Prepare opinion and draft legal documents;
• Actual prior trial litigation in tribal, state or federal court(s);
• Analyze, appraise and organize facts, evidence and precedents;
• Render logical, clear, and effective written reports and oral arguments;
• Quickly assess and determine alternative courses of action;
• Present and argue cases in court and handle unanticipated problems smoothly, patiently;
• Interact with and learn about Native Americans, particularly Yaquis;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, fellow employees and officials of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe;
• Communicate competently and thoughtfully, verbally and in writing;
• Operate a variety of office equipment, including a computer and related software applications;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with co-workers, supervisor, management, Council members, and the public. Have ability to sufficiently exchange or convey information and receive verbal and written work instructions.

Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA Accredited Law School and six (6) months of experience as a practicing Attorney.

• Experience as a Prosecutor is preferred;
• Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred;
• Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona Driver's License.

• Admittance to the Arizona State Bar/Federal Bar or be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any State or the District of Columbia and in good standing required; 
• This position will require the incumbent to work non-traditional hours, nights, and weekends.