Assistant Attorney General - Asset Forfeitures

049 ATTORNEY GENERAL; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General seeks a full-time Assistant Attorney General to prosecute asset forfeiture actions in the Organized Crime – Asset Forfeiture unit in Oklahoma City. The role demands strong judgment, attention to detail, and clear written and verbal communication.

Applicants must be licensed or eligible to practice in Oklahoma, with at least two years of legal experience; civil litigation or criminal prosecution background is preferred.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be licensed, or eligible to become licensed, attorneys in Oklahoma.
• Minimum of two years of experience in the practice of law or one-year clerkship.
• Civil litigator or criminal prosecutor experience preferred.
• Must pass a background investigation and be eligible for employment.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute asset forfeiture actions and related civil cases.
• Implement and execute processes to achieve asset seizure goals.
• Maintain ethical standards and strong communication in filings and hearings.

Skills

Licensed attorney in Oklahoma

Civil litigation experience

Criminal prosecution experience

Background investigation clearance

Education

J.D. in law (Oklahoma)

Job description

Job Posting Title Assistant Attorney General - Asset Forfeitures Agency 049 ATTORNEY GENERAL Supervisory Organization Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation Job Description Title: Assistant Attorney General Unit: Organized Crime – Asset Forfeiture Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Oklahoma City, OK The Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General is currently seeking a full-time Assistant Attorney General to prosecute asset forfeiture actions.

Position Summary

The Oklahoma Attorney General’s Office investigates and prosecutes various types of criminal activity. An integral part of achieving the goal of substantially reducing crime in Oklahoma will include the seizure and forfeiture of currency, real estate, bank accounts, and other property involved in or derived from criminal activity. This position will be responsible for implementing and executing processes necessary to achieve these goals successfully, efficiently, and ethically. The ideal candidate will display good judgment, be detail-oriented, and possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

Applicants must be licensed, or eligible to become licensed, attorneys in the State of Oklahoma, with a minimum of two years of experience in the practice of law or have completed a minimum one-year judicial clerkship. Experience as a civil litigator or criminal prosecutor is preferred. All applicants must agree in writing to complete, and satisfactorily pass, a background investigation. The Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer and does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, sex/gender, color, age, national origin, genetic information, religion, or disability, so long as the disability does not render the person unable to perform the essential functions of the position for which employed with a reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodations are needed to apply for this position, please contact OAG Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail]. All employees of the Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General are “at will” employees. Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub. If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information: Agency Contact Oklahoma State Government is the largest employer in the state of Oklahoma, employing over 35,000 diverse and talented employees in more than 100 state agencies, boards and commissions. Our workplaces can be found across the state from Boise City to Idabel, Hollis to Miami, and everywhere in between. To learn more about our state agencies, visit here. Industries: Government Administration Worker Size: 10,001+ Employees Headquarters: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Utilizing the Office of Veterans Placement provides eligible veterans additional services and interview opportunities for State of Oklahoma employment. Visit the webpage for additional details and information on how to apply.