Assistant District Attorney

Oklahoma State Government; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid leave

Paid holidays

Longevity pay

Job summary

District Attorneys Council (DAC) in Oklahoma is seeking an Assistant District Attorney to review law enforcement reports, evaluate cases for merit, negotiate pleas, and conduct jury trials. The role requires a Juris Doctorate, active Oklahoma Bar admission, knowledge of criminal court procedures, and at least two years of prosecution experience.

The DAC provides full state benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to and in good standing with the Oklahoma Bar Association.
• Must have knowledge and experience with courtroom trial and procedures related to criminal law.
• Minimum 2 years of prosecution experience required.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming law enforcement reports to determine viability of filing criminal charges.
• Evaluate assigned cases for prosecutorial merit and possible plea negotiations.
• Research and write legal motions.
• Competently, expeditiously and professionally handle all assigned court appearances.
• Prepare and conduct jury trials.
• Continually develop, maintain and improve all skills necessary to perform daily prosecutorial duties.

Skills

Courtroom experience

Oklahoma Bar Admission

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Job Posting Title

Assistant District Attorney

Agency

220 DISTRICT ATTORNEYS COUNCIL

Supervisory Organization

DAC District 21 Fin

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Job Description

POSITION TITLE:

General Felony ADA

LOCATION:

District Attorney’s Office, Cleveland County Courthouse

STATUS:

Full-Time

CLOSING:

Open Until Filled

SALARY:

Commensurate with Experience

BENEFITS:

Full State of Oklahoma benefits including generous monthly allowance for health coverage, Paid sick and vacation leave earned monthly, Paid holidays, Longevity compensation after 2 years of service

POSITION SUMMARY:

Review incoming law enforcement reports to determine viability of filing criminal charges

Evaluate assigned cases for prosecutorial merit and possible plea negotiations

Research and write legal motions

Competently, expeditiously and professionally handle all assigned court appearances

Prepare and conduct jury trials

Continually develop, maintain and improve all skills necessary to perform daily prosecutorial duties

REQUIREMENTS:

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

Admitted to and in good standing with the Oklahoma Bar Association

Must have knowledge and experience with courtroom trial and procedures related to criminal law

Minimum 2 years of prosecution experience required

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.