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.

Salary: 80-90k

Primary Tasks:

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

2.       Facilitate communication with professionals in the legal community, law enforcement, Indian Child Welfare (ICW), 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, ICW and Children and Family Services, State offices, and other legal departments.

4.       Help draft legislation affecting criminal and juvenile laws, to be considered by the Tribal Council, as directed.

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

6.       Assist Choctaw Nation Lighthorse Police and ICW investigators.

7.       Perform other tasks as may be assigned.

Job Requirements:

Juris Doctorate from accredited law schoolLicensed to practice law by a State within the United StatesExperience with criminal and juvenile case procedures.Jury trial experience in felony, misdemeanor and juvenile cases

About the Choctaw Nation

The Choctaw Nation is the third-largest Indian nation in the United States, with over 200,000 tribal members and more than 11,000 employees. The first tribe over the Trail of Tears, historic boundaries are in the southeast corner of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Nation's vision, "Living out the Chahta Spirit of faith, family and culture," is evident as it continues to focus on providing opportunities for growth and prosperity.

Benefits

Free gym membershipFree access to employee health clinicFree lunch for casino & resort associatesEarned wages access once per week for hourly AssociatesPet insurancePaid vacation / sick timeMedical / Dental / Vision401(K) with company matchCollege tuition reimbursementShort-term disability, long-term disability, and family leaveEmployee assistance programEmployee prescription programCNO Paid Life InsuranceTeladocOn Site Dental Clinics (Jet Dental)On Site Mammogram ServicesFree diabetes and hypertension monitoring benefit (Livongo)Accolade- Concierge Benefits ProgramWellness Program that equals savings on health insurance cost (Virgin Pulse)Maternity Care Program(Benefits provided by the Choctaw Nation are based on employment classification)

CNO was selected as a winner in both HRDUS' and Forbes' 2022 "Employer of Choice" competitions:

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma received recognition as one of six Best Places to Work in the United States as selected by HRDUSChoctaw Casinos & Resorts received recognition from Forbes as a Best Employer for Diversity in the Travel & Leisure category.Forbes also recognized the Choctaw Casino and Resorts as one of America's Best Employers for New Graduates.