Prosecutor
Ak-Chin Indian Community — Maricopa, AZ
$80,631 – $92,726 per annum
Minimum Qualifications: Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited university. Experience euipvalent to three years full time work providing legal counsel in a tribal, local government, or corporate setting, at least one year of which involved trial work and supervisory experience. Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Arizona. The ideal candidate will have criminal trial experience and/or experience in a Prosecutor’s Office. A partial list of responsibilities are: Reviews/investigates cases involving violations of Community Code, signing charges when case is prosecutable. Prepares cases for prosecution in the Ak-Chin Indian Community Court; meets with defense attorneys/other representatives to discuss resolution of cases. Represents the Ak-Chin Indian Community’s interests in Indian Child Welfare Act cases in State Court. Manages the Ak-Chin Indian Community Prosecutor’s office, including preparing and monitoring the budget and assigning/reviewing the work of subordinate staff. For a complete job announcement, please visit our website at www.ak-chin.nsn.us. Open Until Filled. Send resume/job applications to: Human Resources Director, 42507 W. Peters and Nall Rd., Maricopa, AZ 85238
Assistant Prosecutor
Ak-Chin Indian Community — Maricopa, AZ
$57,685 – $64,608 per annum
Minimum Qualifications: Experience equivalent to two years of full time work providing legal counsel in a tribal, local government, or corporate setting, at least one year of trial work is preferred. Federal Indian Law course work or clinical experience in an Indian legal clinic or law school setting will be considered toward the required experience. Must be licensed to practice in law in the State of Arizona and possess a Juris Doctorate. A partial list of responsibilities are: Reviews/investigates cases involving violation of Community Code, signing charges when case is prosecutable. Prepares cases for prosecution in the Ak-Chin Indian Community Court. Interviews witnesses, including officers, to prepare an effective prosecution case. Drafts additions/revisions to the Community Code. Conducts legal research to prepare motions and other pleadings. For a complete job announcement, please visit our website at www.ak-chin.nsn.us. Open Until Filled. Send resume/job applications to: Human Resources Director, 42507 W. Peters and Nall Rd., Maricopa, AZ 85238
Chief Judge
Ak-Chin Indian Community — Maricopa, AZ
$87,988 – $100,557 per annum
Minimum Qualifications: Experience equivalent to seven years full time criminal justice, law enforcement, or closely related work, at least two years of which include supervisory/managerial responsibilities. Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited university. Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Arizona. A partial list of responsibilities are: Presides over trials, arraignments, and sentencings at the Ak-Chin Indian Community Court, including informing defendants of their rights, charges, and penalties, hearing pleas/motions, setting trial dates, hearing testimony, evaluating the facts of the case to determine guilt/innocence, determining the legal disposition of the case, and imposing the appropriate sentence. Adopts and amends local rules of practice to facilitate the orderly operation of the Court, so long as the rules are consistent with applicable law. Creates, reviews and issues a variety of Court orders/documents, including bench warrants, subpoenas, orders to show cause, and formal decisions. Develops/administers the Judicial Services Department budget. Reviews/revises policies/procedures to ensure the efficient operation of the Ak-Chin Indian Community Court. For a complete job announcement, please visit our website at www.ak-chin.nsn.us. Open Until Filled. Send resume/job applications to: Human Resources Director, 42507 W. Peters and Nall Rd., Maricopa, AZ 85238