Prosecutor's Office - Assistant Prosecutor - JV Presenting Officer

Prosecutor's Office - Assistant Prosecutor - JV Presenting Officer

3001 Puyallup... Tacoma, WA 98404, USA

Job Description

Posted Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10 : 00 AM

The Puyallallup Tribe of Indians is committed to protecting and exercising the inherent inalienable sovereign rights of the Tribe and Individuals in the interest of the Medicine Creek Treat Territories, as stewards to ensure preservation of our cultural and environmental integrity for common good and prosperity for all.

Open : July 21, 2025

Close : When Filled

Job Title : Assistant Prosecutor – Juvenile Presenting officer

Hours : 40 Hrs / Wk – Full Time

Salary : Based on Salary Matrix+Benefits

Requisition : 764

Salaries are market competitive. For accurate salary information, call (253)573-7863 or email jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov. The Puyallup Tribe of Indians provides a generous benefits package that includes employer paid medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a retirement / 401(k) plan with profit sharing, paid holidays, and paid time off including birthday leave.

Position Summary

Responsible for planning, organizing, and directing assigned activities of the Prosecutor's Office and serves as the Assistant Prosecutor / Presenting Officer for the Tribe.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Researches, evaluates, and analyzes laws, court decisions and authorities.
• Prepares and presents complaints, motions, and other legal documents for civil and criminal prosecutions.
• Prepares and maintains legal and administrative records and reports.
• Represent the Puyallup Tribe in the enforcement of the Criminal, Fishing, Hunting, Shellfish, Fireworks, Juvenile Justice and / or Children's Codes in Tribal Court proceedings as the Assistant Prosecutor / Presenting Officer, as assigned by the Senior Prosecutor.
• Works closely with various Tribal Agencies in the preparation and presentation in court, of criminal and civil cases involving both adults and juveniles.
• Develops and maintains cooperative and collaborative working relations with staff from other tribal and state agencies, victims of crimes, parents and other relatives.
• Understands and applies rules of evidence, regulations and precedence and arrives at a logical interpretation.
• Works with wide latitude for independent judgment and action, and is accountable to the Senior Prosecutor.
• Understands and applies sovereignty, aboriginal and treaty right issues as they relate to representing the Puyallup Tribe.
• Works independently and manages a diverse and fluctuating caseload.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications and Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience

Must have a Juris Doctorate Degree from an accredited Law School. Experience with intermediate knowledge using word processing and spreadsheets (i.e. Word for Windows, Excel, Access, etc.). Must demonstrate the ability to successfully perform the duties of Assistant Prosecutor / Presenting Officer. Experience practicing law, preferably in Indian Law in both Tribal and State Courts preferred. Previous prosecutorial experience preferred.

Must have knowledge of :

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and / or boards of directors.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

License and Certificates

Must be a member of a state Bar Association in good standing.

Must have and maintain a valid and unrestricted Driver's License and proof of auto insurance required. Driver's License must not contain any restrictions that would otherwise prevent an employee from operating a GSA vehicle and complying with the Tribe's Vehicle Use Policy.

Member of the Puyallup Tribal Court Bar.

Other Requirements

Not to be the subject of a child protective service investigation (Tribal, State, or Federal).

Have no outstanding arrest warrants.

Have no felony convictions (Tribal, State or Federal).

Have no misdemeanor convictions (Tribal, State or Federal) in the last 15 years.

Attorneys can have no professional disciplinary actions in the last 15 years.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The Puyallup Tribe of Indians reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Indian Preference Employer as Required by Law

Online Application Tips :

jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov and we can add them to your online application. Please send in copies of any degrees or certificates that you have been awarded.

jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov or call (253) 573-7863.

jobs@puyalluptribe-nsn.gov

If you have any questions about the positions or the online application, please call (253) 573-7863

Native American preference applies and job placements are given on a competitive basis, using job related factors. Because of the large number of applications received and limited job positions, your application will not guarantee employment.

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