Assistant General Counsel

Chapter 13 Trustee Middle District of Alabama; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation time

Retirement plan

CEU/training opportunities

Job summary

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) seeks an Assistant General Counsel to represent the agency, its Board, and personnel in legal proceedings and to handle a broad range of issues including employment, constitutional, civil rights, EMTALA, mental health law, investigations, legislation, ethics, and litigation in both state and federal courts.

The role requires a Juris Doctor, Oklahoma licensure, active Oklahoma Bar membership, and several years of legal or

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• A license to practice law in State of Oklahoma.
• Active membership of the Oklahoma Bar Association.
• Two years of legal experience or adjudicative experience.

Responsibilities

• Represent the agency, its Board, and agency personnel in legal proceedings.
• Handle a wide array of legal issues including employment law, constitutional law, civil rights, EMTALA, mental health law, investigations, legislation, ethics, and litigation in state and federal courts.

Skills

License to practice law in Oklahoma

Oklahoma Bar Association member

Two years legal experience

Education

Juris Doctor

Juris Doctor

Job description

Assistant General Counsel

About the Position: The incumbent will represent the agency, its Board, and agency personnel in legal proceedings and will be responsible for a wide array of legal issues to include employment law, constitutional law and civil rights, EMTALA, mental health law, department investigations, legislation, policies, ethics, and litigation in all state and federal courts along with other tribunals.

Job Type/Salary:

• Application period: Open until filled
• Full-time
• Vacancies: 1
• Annual Salary: Up to $110,000 plus benefits!
• FLSA Status: Exempt

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Level II

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• A license to practice law in State of Oklahoma
• An active membership of the Oklahoma Bar Association
• Two years of legal experience or adjudicative experience

Level III

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school,
• A license to practice law in State of Oklahoma,
• An active membership of the Oklahoma Bar Association
• Five years of legal experience or adjudicative experience.

Special Requirements:

• Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver’s license.

Benefit Highlights:

ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
• Longevity Bonus for years of service
• Training opportunities for CEU requirements

About ODMHSAS:

The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is the state’s mental health and substance use treatment services system. The department's core mission is to provide prevention and treatment services for Oklahomans who are indigent and without a means to pay. To address those needs, ODMHSAS has multiple state-operated facilities across Oklahoma that target different populations.

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.
An Equal Opportunity Employer.