Job Summary:The Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe is unwavering in its commitment to fully assert its sovereignty as it works to prevent and diminish criminal activity and victimization within the Reservation. This commitment requires robust and efficient efforts in investigation and prosecuting crimes, complemented by meaningful utilization of traditional healing and cultural services for victims, along with suitable measures to address offenses appropriately. The Tribal prosecutor is a pivotal collaborator in advancing these objectives, concurrently identifying, and mitigating potential risks to the Tribe's political, social, and cultural integrity relating to Tribal justice and victimization.

　　The Tribal Prosecutor collaborates closely with and provides legal support to the Tribal Police Department, the Indian Child Welfare Program, Probation & Pretrial Services, the Natural Resources Department, Domestic Violence Program, Vulnerable Adult Program, and other Tribal departments and programs to assess Tribal interests and provide deliver vigorous and effective prosecution services across a spectrum of crimes; juvenile delinquency and status offenses, child abuse and neglect, elder abuse and neglect, fish and wildlife offenses, civil exclusion matters, traffic offenses, and other relevant civil offenses with Tribal jurisdiction.

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　　Represent the Tribe in prosecution of adults committing criminal acts within tribal jurisdiction.

　　Represent the Tribe in prosecution of juveniles committing delinquent acts or status offenses within tribal jurisdiction.

　　Represent the Tribe in civil prosecution of child abuse and neglect occurring within tribal jurisdiction.

　　Represent the Tribe in ICWA proceedings, drafting notices of intervention and other actions as provided under federal law.

　　Represent the Tribe in civil prosecution of traffic offenses, fish and wildlife offenses, exclusion matters, vicious dog offenses, and other civil offenses occurring within tribal jurisdiction as well as quasi-prosecutorial matters in Tribal Court.

　　Advise the Tribal Police and ICW in investigation, evaluating evidence, case preparation and preparation of legal pleadings including subpoenas, search warrants, arrest warrants, and pick-up-orders.

　　Perform case preparation, including review and production of discovery materials, investigation, interview of witnesses, evaluation of evidence, conduct legal research, and development of case strategy.

　　Prepare written pleadings, motions, legal memoranda and briefs, proposed orders, proposed jury instructions, sentencing recommendations, appellate notices and briefs, and other legal documents and forms as appropriate.

　　Appear and argue cases in the Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribal Community Court at all stages of proceedings, including pre-trial, trial, post-trial, and appeal.

　　Work with and refer cases, as appropriate, to the U.S. Attorney's Office for federal prosecution or the Kitsap County Prosecutor's Office for state prosecution of non-Indian offenders.

　　Assist in developing and improving the Tribe's criminal justice system, including development of codes and court rule with the Court Director and the Tribe's Legislative Attorney, participation in meetings and trainings, and preparation and implementation of grants.

　　Advise and assist the Tribal Police Department, the ICW Team, the Domestic Violence Program, Legislative Attorney and other tribal agencies and departments in developing and drafting codes, protocols, responses to victimization issues, and other matters implicating tribal justice on th