Pueblo of Zuni
Zuni, NM

General Definition: Provide prosecutor service for the Zuni Tribe in all classes of criminal offenses. Investigate and prosecute criminal matters and related legal issues of crimes that occurred within the exterior boundary of the Zuni reservation.

Duties:

• Performs all phases of prosecution over a wide range of criminal matter related issues.
• Present and prosecute all criminal complaints in Tribal Court.
• Ensure that police execute Court orders, documents, services of process and other legal requirements.
• Supervise the gathering of evidence by Tribal law enforcement officers to ensure that each case is promptly and fairly presented.
• Initiate and/or assist in training tribal police officers in criminal and court procedures.
• Provide legal services for the Police Department, to assist Social Services and other tribal departments in filing through tribal court and other legal processes.
• Develop protocol for compiling chain of custody of evidence and legal review of cases.
• Develop legal strategy for prosecutorial process.
• Represent the interests of the Pueblo of Zuni in prosecuting individuals charged with violating Zuni Codes.
• Abide by the ethical code of conduct.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, skills and abilities: Knowledge of Tribal and Federal court systems and of state, federal and Tribal statutes, rules, regulations, and codes. Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of legal research. Knowledge of judicial procedures and rules of evidence. Knowledge of court processes, administrative law processes, and legal terminology. Knowledge of legal strategies, their development and presentation. Skill in oral and written communication. Skill in records analysis. Skill in operating a personal computer, in use of software application, and in conducting internet searches. Skill in establishing, maintaining, and improving cooperative working relationships. Ability to plan, coordinate, and implement training. Ability to write reports and to complete forms that may be required. Ability to understand and be sensitive to Zuni culture and tradition. Must be of high moral character and integrity. Ability to follow instructions. Ability to maintain good working relationships with tribal employees, tribal court, law enforcement, and the general public.

Training and Experience:  Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school with one (1) year experience handling criminal cases. OR  A Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related major with two (2) years experience in victim assistance, law enforcement, and/or court processes preferred.

For full job description and to apply, go to: Tribal Prosecutor (open until filled)