Spokesperson (JL-27826)

Description

CLOSING DATE:  Open until fulfilled with bi-weekly reviews

POSITION: Spokesperson, Prosecutor's Office

SALARY:  $30.14 - 34.95, per hour

REPORTS TO: Managing Attorney 

LOCATION: Nespelem, WA 

Basic Functions:  This position will be responsible for representing the Tribes in Criminal Proceedings, MINOC proceedings, Range Impoundment hearings, Natural Resource Enforcement hearings, and civil infraction hearing before the Colville Tribal Court. Will represent the Tribes in the Healing to Wellness Court. Spokesperson will be representing the Tribes in appellate cases before the Colville Tribal Court of Appeals; and will be called upon to assist in conducting training, guidance, and advice to staff and other Tribal government programs; work is monitored through consultation, progress reports and through setting and complying with project deadlines and periodic evaluations.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Training: 

Typically requires BA or BS from an accredited college in a related subject and 2 years of experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position preferred OR Associate of Arts Degree from an accredited college in a related subject and 8 years of experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position preferred in a related subject.  Washington State Driver License and be eligible for the Tribes’ insurance and maintain coverage throughout employment. Required ability to pass Colville Tribes Bar within 90 days of hire and maintain throughout employment. Requires ability to exercise due diligence and adhere to the ethical standards of the WSBA Rules of Professional Conduct.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Requires extensive knowledge of areas of Federal Indian Law. Requires knowledge of cultural competence or be willing to learn, understand, appreciate and adapt to Tribal Court environment and Indian culture. This will include understanding how advocacy may differ within the context of the Colville Tribal Court versus Anglo- Court systems. Requires demonstrated knowledge of criminal and MINOC procedures. Requires knowledge to create own documents using Microsoft Office products. Requires knowledge of Colville Tribes Law and Order Code or be willing to learn, understand, appreciate and adapt to the referenced Code. Requires a working knowledge of office practices, procedures, and equipment, including filing systems, receptionist and telephone techniques, and letter/ report writing. Requires business mathematics skills to compute sums and statistics. Requires skill using the English language, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and proof reading/editing, to prepare routine, yet professional correspondence. Requires sufficient human relations skills to present a positive image of the department, convey technical information to others, and use patience and sensitivity in dealing with a diverse population that can be hostile and confrontational. Requires the ability to understand, or be willing to understand, appreciate and adapt to the differences when working with Indian culture/lifestyles and the distinct differences within the Tribes. Requires the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form. Requires the ability to work as a team player with varying levels of professionals. Requires the ability to learn and utilize Indian Law as it relates to MINOC proceedings, Criminal matters, and jurisdictional issues in Indian Country. Requires the ability to manage a large caseload. Requires the ability to work with a high level of integrity and work ethic. Requires the ability to work with other courts, law enforcement, legal offices, and the public. Requires the ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in order to meet schedules and timelines. Requires the ability to work as a contributing member of a team, work productively and cooperatively. Requires the ability to use a personal computer to produce correspondence and reports, must be able to type and use a keyboard accurately.  Requires the ability to maintain confidentiality of private and sensitive information. Requires the ability to work varying flexible and extended work hours. Requires the ability to work in a high stress environment and multi-task on a daily basis. Requires the ability to uphold the highest level of confidentiality throughout employment and maintain confidentiality thereafter leaving the position, and willing to sign a confidentiality agreement. Requires the ability to successfully clear a criminal background inquiry with a history of no violations, which effect ability to practice law within the Colville Tribal Court, and maintain clearance throughout employment.

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