Prosecutor/ICWA Attorney
Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi See More Job Openings by This Employer
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Salary
JOB TITLE: Prosecutor/ICWA Attorney
Supervisor: Tribal Council
Status: Exempt - fulltime
Salary: Grade 10 ($107,968 - $114,712 Annualized)
Posting ends: 01/30/2025 4:00pm
Excellent Benefit Package
- Eligible for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
- Excellent medical coverage plan supplemented by Employer's HRA for minimal cost sharing by its Team Members
- 100% Employer Paid premiums for dental and vision coverage
- 100% Employer Paid premiums on short term disability, life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment
- Flexible Spending Account for Medical Reimbursement and Dependent Care
- 401K Plan with eligible match with 100% invested in employer contributions
- A generous paid time off program where all employees begin earning accrued paid time off immediately upon hire
- Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program with Educational Release Time
- Thirteen Paid Holidays
- Employee wellness and fitness programs
- Opportunities to participate in NHBP Sponsored activities
POSITION SUMMARY
The NHBP Prosecutor serves as the chief law enforcement officer of the Tribe and shall be responsible for supervising all criminal and civil infraction investigations of offenses arising under the Tribe’s laws and representing the Tribe in state and tribal child protection and vulnerable adult protection proceedings, as well as other associated duties. The primary duty of the prosecutor is to seek justice within the bounds of the law, not merely to convict. The prosecutor serves the public interest and should act with integrity and balanced judgment to increase public safety both by pursuing appropriate criminal charges of appropriate severity, and by exercising discretion to not pursue criminal charges in appropriate circumstances. The prosecutor should seek to protect the innocent and convict the guilty, consider the interests of victims and witnesses, and respect the constitutional and legal rights of all persons, including suspects and defendants.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Prosecution of crimes and civil infractions in the Tribal Court, which arise under the Tribe’s criminal and civil laws, including arraignments, motions, trials and appeals;
- Work closely with the Tribal Court Administrator and Tribal Judge(s) to improve the delivery of services within the Tribal Court and to assist the Court in case management and docket preparation;
- Establish a working relationship with local, state and federal jurisdictions to establish protocols for coordinating criminal investigations and prosecutions with the authority of such local, state and federal jurisdictions;
- Review all requests for arrest warrants and search warrants to determine if all constitutional requirements are satisfied prior to approval or authorization;
- Review all police reports and determine what, if any, charges to bring and whom to charge; draft charges and complaints of violations of Tribal criminal and civil laws;
- Consult with and advise the Tribal Police Department on all aspects of applicable criminal and civil investigations and prosecutions to ensure legal sufficiency and constitutional adherence;
- Upon designation as Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, prosecute non-Indian misdemeanor violations in federal courts;
- Work with various multi-disciplinary teams as part of the Tribal and applicable state justice systems to improve services, operations, outcomes;
- Coordinate with the Tribal probation department as needed for the administration of justice;
- Provide advice and recommendations to the Tribal Council and Chief Legal Counsel regarding the adoption of laws, or amendments to existing law, and intergovernmental agreements, which are reasonable or necessary to promote the health, safety and general welfare of the Tribal Community and Reservation;
- Serve as presenting officer in matters arising under the NHBP Elder/Adult Services and Protection Code (or any successor law), the Juvenile Justice Code (or any successor law), and/or child protection cases in the Tribal Courts and, at the request of Tribal Social Workers, to represent the Tribe in Indian Child Welfare Act cases involving children enrolled (or eligible for enrollment) with the Tribe arising in the state jurisdictions; and
- Significant travel to visit crime scenes, victims, experts, or other legal counsel, attend different court proceedings, participate in intergovernmental meetings, and attend trainings.
MINIMUM NECESSARY POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Juris doctor degree (J.D.) from accredited law school.
- Must be a member of the State Bar of Michigan and NHBP Tribal Court, in good standing, and must not have had their license or admission to practice suspended or revoked in any jurisdiction.
- Working knowledge or experience in the practice of Indian law and statutes/common law affecting civil and criminal jurisdiction on Indian lands.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Understanding of all codes and professional standards applicable to the conduct of prosecutors.
- Experience with juvenile welfare cases.
- Demonstrated experience working on complex legal projects with little or no direct supervision.
- Proficient in general computer skills and applications, including Microsoft Office suite.
- Ability to efficiently organize and present information in individual and group settings.
- Must have the ability to work evenings and/or weekend hours as necessary.
- Must have the ability to be contacted during non-business hours, including late nights and weekends, for consultation with law enforcement and warrant authorization.
- Must have a valid Driver License.
- Must pass a pre-employment Alcohol/Drug Test.
- Must pass a criminal background check.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3-Years Prior experience as a prosecutor within tribal jurisdiction.
SECURITY SENSITIVE
This position may contain information that is security sensitive and thereby subject to additional provisions including HIPAA.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software and Word Processing software.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical surroundings are a general office environment. Requires mobility, frequent walking, standing, and carrying of light items of up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to walk and talk or hear. The employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually very quiet.
Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, when necessary or as directed. Must be able to travel between tribal facilities and outside the state for meetings, trainings and conferences.
COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar; able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Aligns work with strategic goals.
Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; Upholds organizational values.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.
INDIAN PREFERENCE
Indian preference will be applied in the selection of qualified applicants in accordance with the NHBP Indian Preference in Employment Code, which affords employment preferences to NHBP Tribal citizens, spouses of NHBP citizens and members of other federally recognized Indian Tribes.
Fair Employment Practices Code (FEPC)
All applicants are subject to a comprehensive background check and must pass a drug screen.
NHBP does not recognize the use of recreational or medical marijuana.
- $107,968 - $114,712/year
