PAWNEE NATION TRIBAL COURT POSITION ADVERTISEMENT

The Pawnee Nation Tribal Court has the following open positions, each position is given a stipend per court day and is responsible for carrying out faithfully the duties of the Tribal Court office to the best of their abilities:
One (1) Public Defender position
The Public Defender is primarily responsible for representing indigent individuals in criminal matters before the court. Specific duties include but not limited to:
•Representation of indigent adults and juveniles in criminal matters.
•Representation of parents in neglect and deprived actions before the court.
•Representation of juveniles in the capacity of guardian ad litem.
•Represents indigent individuals at bench trials.
•Negotiates plea agreements.
•Files motions, seeks places for defendants to perform community service, locates counseling to address client needs, explores alternatives to incarceration and investigates defendant’s cases.
•The Public Defender may be called upon to counsel within the tribal citizens residing within the jurisdiction of the Pawnee Nation.
•Performs other duties as may be assigned.


UPCOMING OPENINGS
One (1) Chief Judge position, August 2024
The Chief Judge is responsible to the people of the Tribe in administering the Law and Order Code of the Tribe and is responsible for the overall court system. Specific duties include but not limited to:
•Administers oaths, conducts hearings, and otherwise undertakes all duties and exercises all authority of a judicial officer of the law
•Hears and decides all cases properly brought before the court
•Enters all appropriate warrants orders and judgements
•Issues all appropriate warrants, subpoenas, and other court process
•Establishes Rules of the Court to be followed by the Court
•Establishes a jury list yearly
•Will preside over appeal cases


One (1) Prosecutor position, October 2024
The Prosecutor is responsible for the prosecution of all criminal, civil, and child welfare cases arising within the jurisdiction of the Pawnee Nation. Specific duties include but not limited to:
•Will prosecute for all offenses against the Pawnee Nation originating within the jurisdiction of the courts of the Pawnee Nation
•Prosecute or defend, for the Pawnee Nation, all criminal actions. Suits, or proceedings in which the Pawnee Nation is concerned
•Prosecute all child welfare cases pursuant to the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978
•Provide legal and technical assistance on questions of law and procedure to law enforcement and child welfare workers
•Coordinate investigations pertaining to criminal complaints and incidents arising or occurring within the jurisdiction of the Courts of the Pawnee Nation including cases of alleged child abuse and neglect


The Pawnee Business Council appoints the seats of these positions. If interested, please submit a written request with a resume, to Misty M. Nuttle, President, Pawnee Business Council, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, P. O. Box 470, Pawnee, OK 74058. Any questions please call (918) 762-3621 or email jnelson@pawneenation.org. For more information on the position please contact Suzie Kanuho at 918-762-3011 or skanuho@pawneenation.org.