Hybrid Assistant Attorney General I, II or Senior (OAG) *Criminal Prosecutor* - AMENDED bei Cherokee Nation

Responsibilities include legal representation of the Nation, and its departments, divisions, programs, boards, commissions, and trust authorities in civil, criminal and juvenile cases both proposed or pending in administrative appeals, tribal, state, federal court and other proceedings as assigned. Acts as legal advisor, drafts legal opinions, contracts, policies and legislation for the Nation as assigned.

Conducts legal research by utilizing a variety of resource materials including Tribal, State, Federal or other laws and/or regulations.  Reviews case law, statutes, legal indexes, reports and published opinions (with an emphasis in Indian law) as a basis for case development.  Assists Attorney General and/or Senior Assistant Attorney General in preparation of briefs, contracts, policies, legislation and other legal documents for Cherokee Nation departments, divisions, boards, etc.  Assists Attorney General and/or Senior Assistant Attorney General in providing advice to Cherokee Nation administrative official, departments, divisions, boards, etc.  Assists Attorney General and/or Senior Assistant Attorney General concerning transactions of business involving internal affairs, Tribal Council, directors, officers and corporate relations with general public.  Appears, at the request of the Attorney General or Senior Assistant Attorney General, before any court or commission, board or officers, in any cause or proceeding, civil or criminal, in which Cherokee Nation may be an interested party to represent the Cherokee Nation.  Reviews completed investigation reports for legal sufficiency.  Recommends whether cases should be closed, resolved informally or through administrative or court settlements, or litigated administratively or in court; negotiates settlements as assigned by reporting senior.  Investigates matters and prepares cases for trial by securing and preparing evidence, conferring with witnesses, participating in pretrial conferences, examining and cross-examining witnesses, and drafting legal documents needed during the various states of litigation.  Drafts persuasive pleadings and briefs and other legal documents as assigned. Conducts a professional presentation of cases as assigned.  Prepares necessary legal briefs, business contracts, policies, legislation and other court pleadings, including petitions, motions and proposed court orders relating to civil, criminal and juvenile proceedings.  Prepares opinions advising administrative departments on legal issues pertaining to pending or potential civil, criminal, and juvenile matters as assigned.  Conducts prosecutorial functions as assigned.  Prepares, edits and/or reviews proposed or pending legislation relating to the Nation as assigned.  Prepares for review advisory papers and input to various tribal officers on proposed legislation, rule changes or other legal matters.  Assists in advising Cherokee Nation administration officials, departments, divisions, boards, and committees on transactions of business involving internal affairs, Tribal Council, directors, officers, and government relations with the general public. Other duties may be assigned.

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL I (OAG)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL II (OAG)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position may be assigned such supervisory duties as deemed necessary and appropriate by the Attorney General.

SENIOR ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL (OAG)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

No supervisory responsibility.

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL I (OAG)

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT

Must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have a professional law degree (Juris Doctorate); no substitutions.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

No additional experience is required.

ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL II (OAG)

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT

Must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have a professional law degree (Juris Doctorate); no substitutions.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

An additional 3 years experience as a licensed attorney in Oklahoma or other state with at least 1 year trial practice or appellate advocacy.  Prefer one year or more years actual experience in criminal law or as a government attorney.  Prefer some of the experience be in one or more of the following:  Indian Child Welfare, Juvenile Law, Indian Law, Employment Law, or Criminal Law. 

SENIOR ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL (OAG)

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT 

Must have successfully completed a full course of study in a school of law accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) and have a professional law degree (Juris Doctorate); no substitutions.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT 

An additional seven (7) years of service, a majority of which is in the public sector either as an elected official or working in the office of an elected official or other public service, is required. Prefer experience to be in both civil and criminal background. At least two (2) years prior litigation experience (either civil or criminal) required.

ALL LEVELS

COMPUTER SKILLS

An individual should have knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Must be a member in good standing of the bar the of the State of Oklahoma. Must be licensed to practice law in the Cherokee Nation Courts or be able to become so licensed within three (3) months. Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating.  

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to provide advice and guidance to administration and other clients. Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with superiors, subordinates and peers including government leaders. Ability to accomplish legal analysis and in-depth legal research based on legal authority and precedent and equitable considerations. Must be able to use computers and general office equipment. Knowledge of and ability to analyze, interpret and apply statutory, judicial, regulatory, and administrative legal authorities. Ability to apply facts to legal authorities. Ability to travel as needed.

Employee must not and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG’s Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA’s List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG’s List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS   

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk.  The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT    

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. 

WORK LOCATION

Primarily Jay, Oklahoma but could occasionally be required to drive to court in Tahlequah, Oklahoma.

 NOTE: This position is for specified as a Criminal Prosecutor.