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Assistant Tribal Prosecutor

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

Durant, OKFull-timeNo compensation foundTracked 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Durant, OK
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Licensed To Practice Law By A StateDoctorate

Job overview

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is hiring an Assistant Tribal Prosecutor. The Assistant Tribal Prosecutor represents the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma in criminal and juvenile actions within the tribal district court, reporting to the Lead Tribal Prosecutor and collaborating with law enforcement and child welfare agencies.

Key focus areas include Represent the Choctaw Nation in criminal and juvenile cases within tribal jurisdiction, Facilitate communication with legal professionals, law enforcement, and child welfare agencies, and Maintain inter‑departmental relations with judicial and law enforcement offices.

Important skills include Communication and Interdepartmental Communication.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CommunicationInterdepartmental Communication

Qualifications

Juris DoctorateLicensed to Practice Law by a StateCriminal and Juvenile Case Procedure ExperienceThree Years Prosecuting Attorney ExperienceCourtroom Experience in Criminal or Juvenile Matters

Full job description

Job Purpose or Objective(s): Responsible for representing the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma in criminal and juvenile actions in the Choctaw Nation District Court. You will report to the Lead Tribal Prosecutor.

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Primary Tasks:

  1. Represent the Choctaw Nation in criminal and juvenile cases within the jurisdiction of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.

  2. Facilitate communication with professionals in the legal community, law enforcement, child welfare agencies, juvenile affairs agencies, and federal, state, and local officials to prosecute criminal and juvenile actions within the jurisdiction of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma.

  3. Maintain good inter-departmental relations and communication with the judicial department, law enforcement, state offices, and other legal departments.

  4. Confer with the Lead Prosecutor and other prosecutors regarding the prosecution of cases in the Choctaw Nation District Court.

  5. Assist Choctaw Nation Lighthorse Police, Indian Child Welfare workers and Office of Juvenile Affairs representatives.

  6. Perform other tasks as may be assigned.

Job Requirements:

  • Juris Doctorate from accredited law school

  • Licensed to practice law by a State within the United States

  • Experience with criminal, juvenile delinquent, and deprived case procedures.

  • Three [3] years of experience as a prosecuting attorney.

  • Courtroom experience in criminal or juvenile matters.

Job Identification: 30547

Job Category: Administration

Posting Date: 08/11/2026, 1:07 PM

Job Schedule: Full time

On-Site/Remote: On-Site

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