Assistant District Attorney - Civil Division

Oklahoma AG; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State health/dental/vision insurance

Generous paid leave & holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

Oklahoma District Attorneys Council in Tulsa County seeks an Assistant District Attorney – Civil Division to manage civil litigation from investigation through resolution. You will defend the county in state and federal court, draft pleadings, conduct discovery, and handle depositions, hearings, and trials while advising county officials on legal issues arising from operations.

The role requires a J.D. from an accredited law school, active Oklahoma bar membership, and strong research and writing

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 in civil actions in state and federal court.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and briefs; conduct discovery.
• Take and defend depositions, conduct hearings, settlement conferences, and trials.
• Advise elected officers, department heads, and employees on legal questions arising from county operations.

Skills

Excellent research and writing skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Assistant District Attorney - Civil Division# State of Oklahoma Careers## Assistant District Attorney - Civil DivisionApply: Tulsa County: Full time: Posted Today: JR67735**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.### # **TO APPLY:**Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample.**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.*