{"id":5371,"date":"2015-07-24T17:54:36","date_gmt":"2015-07-24T17:54:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newsletters.asucollegeoflaw.com\/ilp\/?p=5371"},"modified":"2015-07-24T17:55:10","modified_gmt":"2015-07-24T17:55:10","slug":"job-opportunity-assistant-prosecutor-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/newsletters.asucollegeoflaw.com\/ilp\/2015\/07\/24\/job-opportunity-assistant-prosecutor-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Job Opportunity – Assistant Prosecutor"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ak-Chin Indian Community<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Job Title:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Assistant Prosecutor
\nPay Range:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 $67,028 – $80,433.50
\nReports to:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Prosecutor
\nSupervises:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Not a Supervisory position.<\/p>\n

Summary:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Under general direction of the Prosecutor, prosecutes cases on behalf of the Ak-Chin Indian Community.\u00a0 This is treated as an exempt position.<\/p>\n

Minimum Qualifications:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 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.\u00a0 Federal Indian Law course work or clinical experience in an Indian legal clinic or law school setting will be considered toward the required experience.\u00a0 Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Arizona and possess a Juris Doctorate.\u00a0 Must posses a valid Arizona Driver\u2019s License and be able to meet the Community\u2019s insurance carrier requirements. (see list attached to application or on the website).<\/p>\n

Hiring Preference:\u00a0 The Community affords Indian Preference and Veterans\u2019 preference.\u00a0 In applying Indian Preference, preference will be given to qualified Community members, then to qualified Native Americans, and then other qualified candidates. Except as otherwise stated herein, all candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, age, disability, religion, national origin, or other non-merit factor.\u00a0 Applicants wishing to claim Indian Preference must submit a Certificate of Indian Blood or proof of tribal enrollment at the time of application.\u00a0 All applicants wishing to claim Veterans\u2019 Preference must submit a copy of a certified Department of Defense DD Form 214 “Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty.\u201d<\/p>\n

Duties and Responsibilities:<\/p>\n

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  1. Reviews\/investigates cases involving violation of Community Code, signing charges when case is prosecutable.<\/li>\n
  2. Prepares cases for prosecution in the Ak-Chin Indian Community Court.<\/li>\n
  3. Meets with defense attorneys\/other representatives to discuss resolution of cases.<\/li>\n
  4. Interviews witnesses, including officers, to prepare an effective prosecution case.<\/li>\n
  5. Prosecutes Code violations in Court.<\/li>\n
  6. Assists in training tribal law enforcement staff.<\/li>\n
  7. Drafts additions\/revisions to the Community Code.<\/li>\n
  8. Attends a variety of meetings with Community Council\/management to discuss issues\/problems and report on office activities and related issues.<\/li>\n
  9. Conducts legal research to prepare motions and other pleadings.<\/li>\n
  10. Assists in implementing proactive programs for both juveniles and adults<\/li>\n
  11. Oversees office when Prosecutor is away from office<\/li>\n
  12. Other job related duties as assigned.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Other Requirements:<\/p>\n