Assistant District Attorney

Oklahoma State Government; McAlester (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full State benefits

Job summary

The 18th Prosecutorial District in Pittsburg County, OK is seeking a full-time Assistant District Attorney in McAlester to begin immediately. This role handles felonies, violent crimes, and property crimes, plus misdemeanors and traffic dockets as caseloads require.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from an accredited law school and are admitted to the Oklahoma Bar in good standing; prosecution experience is preferred. Compensation ranges from $70,000 to $90,000 with full state benefits.

Qualifications

• Prior prosecution experience is preferred but not required.
• Juris Doctorate (JD) from accredited law school.
• Admitted and in good standing with the Oklahoma Bar Association; will consider candidates licensed

Responsibilities

• Caseloads will include general felonies, violent crimes, and property crimes, as well as misdemeanor and traffic dockets, with assignments rotating based on caseload and applicant’s experience.

Skills

Prosecution experience

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Oklahoma Bar admission in good standing

Job description

Job Posting Title

Assistant District Attorney

Agency

220 DISTRICT ATTORNEYS COUNCIL

Supervisory Organization

DAC District 18 Fin

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

POSITION TITLE: District 18 Assistant District Attorney

LOCATION: Pittsburg County (McAlester, OK)

STATUS: Full‑time, Immediate Opening

CLOSING: Open until filled

SALARY: $70,000 - $90,000, commensurate with experience

BENEFITS: Full State of Oklahoma benefits, including generous monthly allowance for health coverage, paid sick and vacation leave, paid holidays, and longevity.

Job Description: The 18th Prosecutorial District for Pittsburg and Haskell Counties is seeking a full‑time Asistant District Attorney for the Pittsburg County Office in McAlester to begin immediately.The McAlester Office at full capacity is 5 attorney office with 11 support staff.Caseload assignments will primarily be general felonies, violet crimes, and property crimes, as well as the criminal misdemeanor and traffic dockets, and is subject to change based on caseload and applicant’s interest and experience.

Education and Experience: Prior prosecution experience is preferred but not required. Juris Doctorate (JD) from accredited law school.Admitted and in good standing with the Oklahoma Bar Association; will consider candidates licensed

DISCLAIMER: This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position and is not inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required now or in the future.

The Oklahoma District Attorneys Council (DAC) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex (including gender identity or expression and pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. DAC also has a strict no‑retaliation policy that prohibits retaliation against individuals who report discrimination or harassment, or who participate in investigations into such conduct. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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.

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