Assistant District Attorney

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance allowance

Paid sick leave

Paid annual leave

Paid holidays

Longevity benefits

Job summary

State of Oklahoma seeks an Assistant District Attorney in Newkirk, OK to prosecute criminal offenses, including felonies, misdemeanors, and juvenile cases. The role supports a remodeled office with private attorney offices and nearby staff.

The district coordinates Drug, Mental Health, and Family Treatment specialty courts. Minimum requirements include a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and admission to the Oklahoma Bar.

Qualifications

• Prior prosecution experience preferred but not required.
• Admitted and in good standing with the Oklahoma Bar Association.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute criminal offenses (felonies and misdemeanors).
• Handle juvenile cases (deprived and delinquent).
• Work with assigned paralegal and support staff.

Skills

Prosecution experience

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Job description

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Job Posting Title

Assistant District Attorney

Agency

220 DISTRICT ATTORNEYS COUNCIL

Supervisory Organization

DAC District 8 Fin

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Position Title

Assistant District Attorney

Location

Newkirk, OK

Status

Full-Time/Immediate Opening

Closing

Open Until Filled

Salary

Commensurate with Experience and Qualifications

Benefits

Full State of Oklahoma benefits, including Insurance allowance, paid sick and annual leave, paid holidays, and longevity.

Job Description

Assistant District Attorney to handle prosecution of criminal offenses (felonies and misdemeanors) handling of juvenile cases (deprived and delinquent) and other duties as assigned. Successful candidate will be assigned to a specific paralegal. Remodeled office allows for fully furnished private offices for all attorneys with closely located support staff. The District Court coordinates three (3) specialty courts including Drug, Mental Health, and Family Treatment.

Beautiful area with lakes and wildlife. Ponca City is within 15 minutes of newly remodeled courthouse. Small town living with many amenities close by. Stillwater is a 40-minute drive from Ponca City and Tulsa and Oklahoma City are 90 minutes away.

Minimum Requirements

Prior prosecution experience is preferred but not required. Juris Doctorate from accredited law school. Admitted and in good standing with the Oklahoma Bar Association.

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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