Associate Attorney

Trueline Talent; Ada (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

Mentorship program

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Trueline Talent's client, a growing Oklahoma law firm, seeks an Associate Attorney to join their Ada office. This is an excellent opportunity for a recently licensed or early-career attorney to gain meaningful courtroom experience and receive direct mentorship in Oklahoma criminal and family law.

You will assist from intake to resolution, appear in court, conduct research, draft pleadings, meet clients, and develop case management skills under supervision.

Qualifications

• Active Oklahoma Bar license in good standing.
• Interest in criminal law, family law, or both.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and be coached.
• Professional judgment and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Assist with criminal and family law matters from intake through resolution.
• Appear in court and participate in hearings and other legal proceedings.
• Work with an experienced attorney to develop practical legal skills.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal documents.
• Draft pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other court filings.
• Meet with clients and assist with ongoing client communication.
• Develop strong case management and courtroom skills.
• Learn Oklahoma district court practices and procedures.
• Support case strategy and preparation as experience develops.
• Take on increasing responsibility and independence over time.

Skills

Written & verbal communication

Work ethic

Coachability

Team collaboration

Professional judgment

Integrity

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Recent law school graduate

Job description

Trueline's client, a growing multi-office Oklahoma law firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join their team in Ada, OK. This is an excellent opportunity for a recently licensed or early-career attorney to gain meaningful courtroom experience, receive direct mentorship from an experienced attorney, and build a strong foundation in Oklahoma criminal and family law.

What You'll Do as the Associate Attorney:

• Assist with criminal and family law matters from intake through resolution
• Appear in court and participate in hearings and other legal proceedings
• Work directly with an experienced attorney to develop practical legal skills
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal documents
• Draft pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other court filings
• Meet with clients and assist with ongoing client communication
• Develop strong case management and courtroom skills
• Learn Oklahoma district court practices and procedures
• Support case strategy and preparation as experience develops
• Take on increasing responsibility and independence over time

Must-Haves as the Associate Attorney:

• Active Oklahoma Bar license and good standing
• Strong interest in criminal law, family law, or both
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Coachability and openness to feedback
• Professional judgment and integrity
• Ability to work collaboratively while developing increasing independence

Nice-to-Haves as the Associate Attorney:

• Recent law school graduation or early-career legal experience
• Prior courtroom, clerkship, internship, or externship experience
• Experience with criminal or family law matters
• Familiarity with Oklahoma district court procedures
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, or other legal documents

Our Client Offers:

• Base salary of $85,000-$100,000, depending on experience and qualifications
• Performance-based compensation tied to collections and production
• Medical insurance
• Paid time off
• Direct training and mentorship from an experienced Oklahoma attorney
• Hands-on courtroom and litigation experience
• Opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as your skills develop
• Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities within a growing multi-office law firm
• Expected workload of approximately 40-50 hours per week with flexibility in how those hours are structured
• Respectful, collaborative, and no-drama professional culture
• Supportive and inclusive workplace that welcomes veterans, minority attorneys, and Native American attorneys

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.