Assistant District Attorney

State of Oklahoma; Pittsburg (OK); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive insurance allowance

Paid sick and annual leave

Paid holidays

Longevity benefits

Job summary

A regional government agency in Pittsburg is seeking a full-time Assistant District Attorney to manage criminal cases including felonies and property crimes. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate and be in good standing with the Oklahoma Bar. This role offers a starting salary of $60,000, benefits including paid sick and annual leave, and immediate openings in a supportive office environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle caseload assignments primarily in general felonies and property crimes.
• Engage in criminal misdemeanor and traffic dockets.
• Work in a four-attorney office with support staff.

Skills

Prior prosecution experience

Good standing with the Oklahoma Bar Association

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD) from accredited law school

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

Position Title

Assistant District Attorney

Location

Pittsburg County (McAlester, OK)

Employment Status

Full-Time/Immediate Opening

Salary

Starting at $60,000, commensurate with experience

Benefits

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

Job Description

The 18th Prosecutorial District (Pittsburg and Haskell Counties) is seeking a full-time Assistant District Attorney for the Pittsburg County Office in McAlester, to begin immediately. The McAlester office, at full capacity, is a four-attorney office with 11 support staff. Caseload assignments will primarily be general felonies 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.

Preferred 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 in other states only if willing to relocate.

How to Apply

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume with references, and writing sample to:
James Green, First Assistant District Attorney
109 E. Carl Albert Pkwy
McAlester, OK 74501
[e-mail] (Email is preferred)

Disclaimer

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

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

State of Oklahoma Equal Opportunity Statement

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.