Assistant District Attorney

State-of-Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Oklahoma's Garvin County District Attorney's Office is seeking an Assistant District Attorney to join the Pauls Valley office. The role focuses on reviewing law enforcement reports, evaluating cases for prosecutorial merit, researching and drafting motions, and handling all required court appearances including jury trials.

Qualified candidates will have a JD from an accredited law school and active Oklahoma Bar membership, with a minimum of five years of prosecution experience.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Active Oklahoma Bar admission in good standing.
• Minimum 5 years of prosecution experience.

Responsibilities

• Review incoming law enforcement reports to determine viability of filing charges.
• Evaluate assigned cases for prosecutorial merit and plea negotiations.
• Research and write legal motions.
• Handle all court appearances promptly and professionally.
• Prepare and conduct jury trials.
• Manage office operations with two attorneys and four support staff.

Skills

Trial experience

Courtroom procedures

Legal motions research & writing

Prosecution experience

Team leadership

Case evaluation

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Job Posting TitleAssistant District AttorneyAgency220 DISTRICT ATTORNEYS COUNCILSupervisory OrganizationDAC District 21 FinJob Posting End DateRefer 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-TimeFull timeJob TypeRegularCompensationJob DescriptionPOSITION TITLE: Managing ADA for Pauls Valley OfficeLOCATION: District Attorney’s Office, Garvin County CourthouseSTATUS: Full-TimeCLOSING: Open Until FilledSALARY: Commensurate with ExperienceBENEFITS: Full State of Oklahoma benefits including generous monthly allowance for health coveragePaid sick and vacation leave earned monthly, Paid holidays, Longevity compensation after 2 years of servicePOSITION SUMMARY: Review incoming law enforcement reports to determine viability of filing criminal chargesEvaluate assigned cases for prosecutorial merit and possible plea negotiationsResearch and write legal motionsCompetently, expeditiously and professionally handle all assigned court appearancesPrepare and conduct jury trialsContinually develop, maintain and improve all skills necessary to perform daily prosecutorial dutiesManage office with (2) attorneys and (4) support staffREQUIREMENTS: Juris Doctorate from an accredited law schoolAdmitted to and in good standing with the Oklahoma Bar AssociationMust have knowledge and experience with courtroom trial and procedures related to criminal lawMinimum 5 years of prosecution experience requiredDisclaimer: 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 EmploymentThe 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