Assistant District Attorney - Civil Division

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

District Attorneys Council in Oklahoma seeks a full-time Assistant District Attorney - Civil Division to represent the county and its officials in civil actions in state and federal court. The role handles research, drafting, discovery, hearings, and trial work with a focus on civil rights, governmental claims, and employment matters.

The candidate must have a J.D. from an accredited law school and active Oklahoma bar admission, plus strong research and writing skills.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active admission to practice law in Oklahoma in good standing.
• Excellent research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent the county, its elected officers, and employees in civil actions in state and federal court, including pleadings, motions, discovery, hearings, and trials.
• Investigate tort claims filed against the county and assess liability and proposed resolution.
• Prosecute civil actions such as nuisance abatement, breach of contract, and interpleader.
• Advise on legal questions arising from county operations and identify potential litigation risk early.
• Draft and review contracts, leases, interlocal agreements, and county policies.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active Oklahoma law license

Job description

Job Posting Title Assistant District Attorney - Civil Division

Agency 220 DISTRICT ATTORNEYS COUNCIL

Supervisory Organization DAC District 14 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

Assistant District Attorney - Civil Division

LOCATION

Tulsa County District Attorney's Office

STATUS

Full-Time, Exempt

CLOSING

Open until filled

SALARY

$80,000 to $90,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications

BENEFITS

• Full State of Oklahoma employee benefits, including a generous monthly allowance for health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid maternity, sick, and vacation leave; paid state, federal, and county holidays; and an excellent retirement plan. This position constitutes eligible employment for Public Service Loan Forgiveness purposes.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a civil litigator who can solve difficult problems, research a variety of legal issues, write clearly, and give clients practical advice. Attorneys manage their own cases from initial investigation through resolution, including pleadings, discovery, dispositive motions, hearings, mediation, settlement, trial, and appeal. Our caseload focuses on defending federal civil rights claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, claims under the Governmental Tort Claims Act, 51 O.S. § 151 et seq., and employment claims. Attorneys also advise elected officers, department heads, Human Resources, and county boards on legal issues arising from county operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active admission to practice law in Oklahoma in good standing
• Excellent research and writing skills

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Substantive civil litigation experience in a public law office, law firm, or in-house legal department
• Experience representing governmental entities or officials, or comparable experience in insurance defense, employment defense, construction, procurement, or municipal law
• Experience with brief writing or oral argument in state or federal court

DUTIES

• Represent the county, its elected officers, and its employees in civil actions in state and federal court. Responsibilities include conducting legal research; drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs; conducting discovery; taking and defending depositions; and handling hearings, settlement conferences, and trials.
• Investigate tort claims filed against the county by interviewing relevant personnel and gathering, reviewing, and analyzing the evidence. Assess the county's liability and recommend how each claim should be resolved.
• Prosecute civil actions on the county's behalf, including actions for nuisance abatement, breach of contract, and interpleader.
• Advise elected officers, county boards, department heads, and employees on legal questions arising from county operations and identify potential litigation risk early.
• Defend the county on appeal by conducting legal research, drafting appellate briefs, and presenting oral argument.
• Draft and review contracts, leases, interlocal agreements, and county policies.
• Guide department heads and Human Resources through matters involving hiring, employee discipline, workplace accommodations, and employee benefits.
• Advise on compliance with the Open Records Act and Open Meeting Act, election administration, and new legislative requirements.

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.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religio