Assistant Attorney General — State Litigation Specialist

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Oklahoma's Office of the Attorney General seeks an Assistant Attorney General – Litigation in Oklahoma City. The role handles civil matters for state agencies and officials in state, federal, and appellate courts, including research, brief writing, discovery, and trial work.

It requires a licensed attorney, strong writing and advocacy skills, and willingness to travel as needed. The division focuses on defending state positions, with Exempt status and a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed attorney in good standing.
• Effective research, writing, and advocacy skills required.
• Background investigation satisfactorily completed.

Responsibilities

• Represent state agencies, officers and employees in civil actions and proceedings in state, federal and appellate courts.
• Travel around the state and occasionally out of state.
• Maintain quality relationships with clients and adversaries.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Advocacy

Civil litigation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The State of Oklahoma's Office of the Attorney General seeks an Assistant Attorney General – Litigation in Oklahoma City. The role handles civil matters for state agencies and officials in state, federal, and appellate courts, including research, brief writing, discovery, and trial work.

It requires a licensed attorney, strong writing and advocacy skills, and willingness to travel as needed. The division focuses on defending state positions, with Exempt status and a full-time schedule.