Assistant District Attorney

220 DISTRICT ATTORNEYS COUNCIL; Pauls Valley (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Longevity pay

Job summary

The 220 DISTRICT ATTORNEYS COUNCIL in Oklahoma seeks a Managing ADA for the Pauls Valley Office to lead two attorneys and four support staff at the Garvin County Courthouse. This full-time role offers prosecutorial leadership in a local office with commensurate compensation based on experience.

Duties include reviewing law enforcement reports for charging viability, evaluating cases for merit and plea options, drafting motions, handling court appearances, and preparing and conducting jury trials.

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 5 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
• Manage office with (2) attorneys and (4) support staff

Skills

Courtroom procedures

Prosecution experience

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Job Posting Title Assistant District Attorney Agency 220 DISTRICT ATTORNEYS COUNCIL Supervisory Organization DAC District 21 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: Managing ADA for Pauls Valley Office
• LOCATION: District Attorney’s Office, Garvin 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
• Manage office with (2) attorneys and (4) support staff

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 5 years of prosecution experience required

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. Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.