Assistant District Attorney

220 DISTRICT ATTORNEYS COUNCIL; Watonga (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State employee benefits

Monthly health/dental/vision allowance

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation leave

Paid holidays

Job summary

220 District Attorneys Council in Oklahoma seeks an experienced Assistant District Attorney to lead prosecution efforts in Blaine County. The role requires strong courtroom skills and a commitment to high professional standards.

The successful candidate will manage complex felony and misdemeanor matters, work with a dedicated team, and uphold integrity in serving the public interest. Oklahoma bar admission is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in Oklahoma.
• At least five years of prosecution experience preferred.
• Strong oral advocacy, writing, and legal analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Blaine County matters including felony, misdemeanor, deprived and delinquent cases.
• Prosecute cases and supervise staff.
• Collaborate with the DA District 4 team to advance investigations and rehabilitation.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

Legal analysis

Interpersonal communication

Education

JD / Oklahoma Bar

Job description

Position Title

Assistant District Attorney

Location

Blaine County DA’s Office, Watonga, Oklahoma

Status

Full-Time State Employee, Immediate Opening

Closing

Open Until Filled

Salary

$70,000-$120,000 annually based upon prosecution experience

Benefits

• State employee benefits
• monthly allowance for health, dental and vision coverage
• paid sick and vacation leave earned monthly
• paid holidays

Position Summary

Tommy Humphries is the District Attorney for DA District 4, which includes Blaine, Canadian, Garfield, Grant and Kingfisher Counties. Our mission is to protect the public by aggressively prosecuting violent crime, advocating for and supporting crime victims, and directing appropriate offenders toward treatment and rehabilitation. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of ethics, efficiency, and professionalism to ensure the health, safety and well-being of the communities we serve.

Job Description

Our Blaine County office seeks a managing attorney who will be responsible for handling all Blaine County matters including felony, misdemeanor, deprived and delinquent cases. Preference will be given to attorneys with at least five (5) years of prosecution experience.

Minimum Requirements

• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in Oklahoma.

Knowledge and Skills

• Possess excellent oral advocacy, legal analysis and legal writing and editing skills.
• Display strong organizational, interpersonal communication, problem solving and teamwork skills.

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.

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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Agency Information

Industries: Government Administration

Worker Size: 10,001+ Employees

Headquarters: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma