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The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe is soliciting applications for employment, as an Independent Contract Employee, for a CHIEF PROSECUTOR FOR THE STANDING ROCK SIOUX TRIBAL COURT. The Chief Prosecutor represents the interests of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in prosecuting individuals alleged to have violated criminal provisions of the Standing Rock Tribal Code of Justice. The responsibilities of the Chief Prosecutor include, but are not limited to, reviewing reports, complaints, and citations, collaborating with law enforcement, interviewing witnesses, gathering relevant case information, determining probable cause, issuing subpoenas, researching case law, drafting and filing legal pleadings, motions, briefs, negotiating settlements and plea agreements, and preparing and presenting criminal and civil cases in the Standing Rock Tribal Court and Supreme Court on behalf of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe. The Chief Prosecutor will provide supervision over the legal responsibilities of the Prosecution Office.

Interested applicants shall possess knowledge of applicable Tribal and Federal Law, and jurisdictional issues relevant to Tribal Jurisdiction. Applicants must have experience and an understanding of criminal procedure, evidence legal research and be skilled in verbal and written communication, and operations of computer technology necessary to perform the required duties.

Applications shall be in writing, to include a Professional Resume, Proof of Bar Membership, legal qualifications, letters of recommendation and any other submissions at the option of the applicant. All applications are considered on merit.

Applications for the Chief Prosecutor position may be sent, by mail, to Ms. Dellis M. Agard, Court Administrator, Standing Rock Sioux Tribal Court, PO Box 363, Fort Yates, ND , or by Email to dagard@standingrock.org . Ms. Agard can also be contacted by Telephone at (701) 854-7244 Ext. 7419.