shyshyshyshyshyshyshyshyshyshyshyshyshyshyshyshyshyshyshyshyshyshyshyshyshyshyshyshyshyshyshyshyshyshyAnnouncement 2026141 Issue Date 072926 Closing Date Open until filled nbsp OnCall Assistant Prosecutor Department of Justice Services Hourly Wage 71528050IntermittentOnCall nbsp The OnCall Assistant Tribal Prosecutor provides professional legal prosecutorial work for the Yakama Nation to defend the Treaty of June 9 1855 12 Stat 951 and the inherent sovereignty of the Yakama Nation The Assistant Prosecutor provides attorney services in tribal state and federal courts for the Yakama Nation The Assistant Prosecutor represents the Yakama Nation in criminal prosecutions in those jurisdictions as assigned The Assistant Prosecutor also represents the Yakama Nation in civil court proceeding including infractions dependency matters and cases the Yakama Nation becomes involved with pursuant to the Indian Child Welfare Act ICWA The Assistant Prosecutor may serve as legal advisor to Law Enforcement consistent with Tribal Policies and at the direction of the Chief Prosecutor This can involve coordinating with police jurisdictions and other agencies to ensure prosecution activities to serve the interests of the Yakama Nation in protecting the safety of the community The Assistant Prosecutor maintains contact with attorneys agencies and other jurisdictions regarding tribal state and federal court matters affecting the Yakama Nation for those cases assigned by the Chief Prosecutor The Assistant Prosecutor works to support the primary goal of the Prosecutors Office to improve safety in the community by working to prevent and reduce criminal activity and victimization on the Yakama Reservation including the Usual and Accustomed territories through vigorous and effective prosecution of civil and criminal cases in adult and juvenile courts nbsp Examples of Work Performed Ensure confidentiality of records used by Yakama Nation and law enforcement agencies Ensures attorneyclient privileged documents and physicianpatient records are maintained securely and confidentially ensuring adherence to applicable WA Rules of Professional Conduct Evaluates police reports to prepare and present complaints motions and other legal documents for civil and criminal matters Performs legal research evaluates legal complexities in each case analyzes and prepares a wide variety of prosecutions against defendants Prosecutes criminal and civil matters before the Yakama Nation Tribal Works with Yakama Nation Tribal Police and other law enforcement jurisdictions to prepare cases for Provides input on developing and improving the Yakama Tribal Criminal Justice System including Tribal Code Development and amendments May be assigned to manage the ICWA responses interventions transfers of jurisdiction and appear in court in state jurisdictions throughout the United States Provides various legal services advice or referrals in criminal and applicable civil Responsible for developing and maintaining cooperative and collaborative working relationships with Prosecutor and other YN support staff and staff from other tribal and state agencies Ability to effectively and sensitively communicate with victims of crime witnesses of various ages parents and other community members Responsible for working effectively and with wide latitude for independent judgment and action and to be accountable to the Chief Prosecutor Responsible for understanding tribal sovereignty and treaty rights issues as they relate to representing the Yakama Nation May be assigned new projects and tasks as requested by the supervisor not included in the description or assist other staff to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit nbsp Knowledge Skills and Abilities Knowledge of governmental management practices Knowledge of federal state and tribal laws and regulations Knowledge of Yakama Nation Revised Law amp Order Code Knowledge of court procedures rules of evidence amp application of legal principles to individual Ability to use contemporary software programs and ability to learn new software applications including Karpel and iSolved Ability to act consistently with Tribal policies laws administrative rulesprocedures and any applicable state Rules of Professional Conduct Ability to interpret and understand constitutional provisions statutes administrative regulations and Ability to analyze facts evidence and precedents to arrive at logical Ability to prepare proposed findings of facts and decisions in written form including preparation of legal documents and records Ability to make oral presentations in court proceedings Ability to work in hostile and sensitive situations Ability to be culturally sensitive to the customs and traditions of the Yakama Nation Ability to work independently and manage a diverse and fluctuating caseload Minimum Requirements Graduation from an accredited School of Law with a Juris Doctor JD degree or graduation with Master of Laws LLM degr
Visit
Careersaas to find millions of new and unfilled roles, including thousands of remote and hybrid positions.
