TO Assistant Prosecutor PT

Open to the Public

Part-Time

4/8/26-OUF

Days and Shifts: TBD, Up to 30 hours a week

Salary: $67,371.20

Eligible Employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness as a non-profit 

SCIT recognizes that work-life balance is essential in day to day operations. Our Flexible Schedule and Telework options for employees make it possible to balance the needs of your family while still being on track at work. Flexible Schedule and Telework options are based on the departments need. The Tribe is a community based organization and we understand your family life is important, it’s important to us too.  

Here are some of the benefits our team members get working for the Tribe:  16 Paid Holidays off include: New Year’s Day, M.L. King Jr. Day, President's Day, Easter Monday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, SCIT National Holiday, Labor Day, Michigan Indian Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve. We never miss those special moments with our children, family & friends due to working. 

Our paid time off accruals for annual and sick leave are as followed: 0-3 years of service = 2 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 3-9 years of service = 3 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked; 10 years or more of service = 4 hours of annual & sick per 40 hours worked. Plus you get 16 hours of personal time per calendar year (prorated based on your start date, resets every Jan.1). We also have Bereavement, Longevity, Fitness, and maternity/paternity leave.  

Full Time employees get Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance. Flex Spending accounts, Teladoc, life insurance, accidental death, Long Term Disability, Aflac, and 401K which SCIT matches up to 4%. 

Prescription plan with free fills on most generic brands when using our Cardinal Pharmacy. 

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of Tribal Council and Tribal Prosecutor, work closely with tribal law enforcement and judicial officials to effectively administer justice on the Isabella Indian Reservation on behalf of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan.  Assist in Prosecuting crimes under the jurisdiction of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe within the exterior boundaries of the Isabella Reservation.  Assist and act at times as the Tribal Presenter in Child Abuse and Neglect cases.  All staff in Prosecutor’s office must adhere to mandated reporting laws. 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prosecute crimes involving Native Americans occurring within the tribe’s territorial jurisdiction.
• Utilize a plea-bargaining process that will protect the interests of both the Tribe and the victims of crime.
• Receive, review and screen complaints and police reports to determine whether formal criminal proceedings should be initiated.
• Interview clients, gather evidence, and analyze pertinent information in civil, criminal, and other cases to formulate and prepare for legal action.
• Conduct research, interview clients and witnesses and coordinate details and processes in preparation for trial.
• Prepare legal briefs; develop strategy, arguments and testimony in preparation for presentation of the case.
• File briefs with court clerk; handle specific cases or act as co-counsel.
• Interpret laws, rulings, and regulations for individuals.
• Review sentencing recommendations.
• Cooperate with the Tribal General Counsel as requested, consistent with the Prosecutor’s responsibilities.
• Prosecute civil infractions of the Tribal Code.
• Represent the tribe in child welfare matters in the tribal court; coordinate with the Tribal General Counsel, or designate, in all matters involving tribal jurisdiction issues; coordinate with the Tribal Probation Department as necessary in all criminal matters and status offenses; coordinate with the Tribal Department of Social Services and Multi-Disciplinary Team in all child welfare matters.
• Participate and serve on committees and boards upon approval of the Tribal Council.

 

• Attend monthly Program Directors meeting and communicate process changes, initiatives to staff.
• Adjust program goals, objectives and business processes to support initiatives of Tribal Council and Tribal Administration.
• Identify, attend and participate in at least one professional development opportunity each year in law enforcement and prosecution training upon approval of the Tribal Council.
• Ensure the pr