Assistant Attorney General - Litigation

Oklahoma Watch Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An office representing the state seeks an Assistant Attorney General in Oklahoma City to handle civil litigation for state agencies and officials. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Oklahoma and possess strong research, writing, and advocacy skills. A minimum of 5 years' related experience is preferred. Responsibilities include representing clients in court, preparing legal documents, and maintaining client relationships. The role is full-time, exempt, and offers a dynamic environment within the legal landscape of state government.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed attorney or eligible for licensure.
• Effective research, writing, and advocacy skills required.
• Preference for candidates with minimum of 5 years’ related experience.

Responsibilities

• Represent state agencies and officials in civil actions and proceedings.
• Conduct research, write briefs, and prepare for trials.
• Maintain quality relationships with clients and adversaries.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Advocacy skills

Education

Licensed attorney in good standing with Oklahoma State Bar

Job description

**Job Posting Title**Assistant Attorney General - Litigation**Agency**049 ATTORNEY GENERAL**Supervisory Organization**Office of Attorney General**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:** Litigation**Salary Range:** Commensurate with experience and qualifications**FLSA Status:** Exempt**Location:** Oklahoma City, OK**Schedule:** Full-time**Unit Summary**:The Attorney General and the Litigation Unit represent the State, its agencies, officials, and employees in civil matters filed in state and federal courts. The Litigation Unit has the responsibility of defending the state against suits and claims. It also defends state officials and employees when they are sued in civil rights cases for actions taken in the course and scope of their employment. While they are performing their official duties, it is not uncommon for lawsuits to be filed against public servants in their individual capacity. This Unit has the capacity and expertise to defend these servants without cost to the official or agency. The Litigation Unit has the responsibility to handle and direct the major class action litigation filed against institutions and agencies. The Unit represents state judicial officers, District Attorneys, Legislators, and the executive branch of state government when sued in both their official and individual capacities.**Essential Functions:**· Represent state agencies, officers and employees in civil actions and proceedings in state, federal and appellate courts, which include research, brief writing, discovery, depositions, hearings, trials, and appellate arguments.· Travel around the state and occasionally out of state.· Maintain quality relationships with clients.· Maintain good relationships with adversaries and the judiciary.· Receive necessary and appropriate training as needed to maintain license and knowledge relevant to work.· Work with other AAGs and support staff on cases in a collegial manner.· Meet all internal and external deadlines.· Prepare and submit weekly reports and other communications to keep superiors aware of all activity.**Minimum Qualifications**:Must be, or be eligible to become, licensed attorneys in good standing with the Oklahoma State Bar. Effective research, writing, and advocacy skills are required. Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of 5 years’ related experience. 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 .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: