Associate Attorney

Tulsa Health Department; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established public health agency is seeking an Associate Attorney to support its mission through legal compliance and collaboration with executives and staff. This vital role involves developing legal documents, advising on compliance with laws, and conducting training on employment laws. The ideal candidate will have a J.D. or LL.M., with at least four years of legal experience, particularly in local government issues. The position offers a chance to make a significant impact in public health while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Pension Fund

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Flex Plan

Qualifications

• J.D. Law Degree or LL.M. required.
• 4+ years of legal practice experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain legal documents for agency activities.
• Provide legal oversight for emergency operations.
• Conduct training on relevant legal topics.

Skills

Written Communication

Oral Communication

Research Skills

Analytical Skills

Negotiation

Collaboration

Education

J.D. Law Degree

LL.M. Degree

Job description

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Description

Reporting to the Legal Counsel/Associate Director of Legal Services & Human Resources, the Associate Attorney contributes to the advancement of the local public health’s mission by performing a range of responsibilities related to the Tulsa Health Department’s operations and legal compliance with applicable legal matters. This position works collaboratively with THD’s executives, managers, and staff to address legal issues and works internally with Human Resources to consult on employee matters and legal training. The Associate Attorney is primarily responsible for providing legal services to the agency under the direction of the Legal Counsel.

Description

Reporting to the Legal Counsel/Associate Director of Legal Services & Human Resources, the Associate Attorney contributes to the advancement of the local public health’s mission by performing a range of responsibilities related to the Tulsa Health Department’s operations and legal compliance with applicable legal matters. This position works collaboratively with THD’s executives, managers, and staff to address legal issues and works internally with Human Resources to consult on employee matters and legal training. The Associate Attorney is primarily responsible for providing legal services to the agency under the direction of the Legal Counsel.

Examples of Duties

The following functions represent the majority of the duties performed by the position but are not meant to be all-inclusive or prevent other duties from being assigned when necessary.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (100% of the time)

• Develop and maintain a variety of legal documents in support of agency activities. These include contracts, professional services agreements, mutual aid agreements, vendor agreements, and other documents for conducting business.
• Researches and analyzes laws, policies, and ancillary legal materials to obtain information needed to advise staff, draft documents, or reach a legal conclusion.
• Obtain and maintain knowledge of relevant government financing and purchasing statutes and municipal codes.
• Provides legal oversight in support of the agency’s emergency operations activities.
• Conducts training on relevant legal topics.
• Perform duties to ensure compliance with the Oklahoma Open Records and Open Meeting Acts.
• Participate in investigations, including providing advice and assistance to staff in matters involving employee conduct, violations of privacy laws i.e., HIPAA, and other internal matters.
• Assists the Organizational Development Training Department to create, review, and implement training on federal employment laws such as ADA, FMLA, Discrimination, and Sexual Harassment.
• Assists with employment law research and stays up to date with federal and state changes in Wage and Hour law and FLSA.
• Advises on administrative law matters impacting the agency.
• Assists with relevant research and updates of the agency’s Personnel and Procedures Manual.
• Completes required training in support of the duties and responsibilities of this position.
• Other duties as assigned, including those required to fulfill activities in support of public health emergency operations
  
  

Qualifications/Specifications

Typical Qualifications

Education: J.D. Law Degree or LL.M. degree from an accredited school of law is required.

Experience: Four or more years of experience in the practice of law is required. Experience in contract development and negotiations, and working with local government legal issues is highly desired.

Knowledge/Skills

• Extensive and excellent written and oral communication skills coupled with demonstrated experience communicating complex and unusual topics or issues both verbally and in writing to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated professional-level experience in the following subject areas:
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Negotiation
• Collaboration
• Document management and control
• Ability and willingness to develop trusting and effective relationships with diverse groups.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills in order to communicate effectively with peers and maintain productive working relationships within the agency and with community partners.
  
  

Licenses: Licensed to practice law in the State of Oklahoma and active membership in the State of Oklahoma Bar Association.

Internal And External Working Relationships

• Regular contact with internal personnel at all levels.
• External contact with contractors, subcontractors, other local government personnel and professional contacts at a local and national level.
  
  

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and photocopiers. Occasionally lifts materials, boxes of records, and equipment weighing up to 20 pounds; stooping, bending, and squatting in retrieving files. Regularly communicates with internal and external staff and partners. Move about in an office setting. Verbally communicate in front of small and large groups of people.

Supervisory Responsibility/Accountability

Direct Supervision – None.

Indirect Supervision – None.

Budget/Money/Material – Responsible for assigned equipment and computer hardware and software.

Reports to – Legal Counsel/Associate Director of Legal Services & Human Resources

Working Conditions

No unusual working conditions. Must be flexible to meet the needs of various schedules; hours may fluctuate based on the priority of deadlines and workload. Varying degrees of stress and pressure depend on the urgency of the task or project.

Special Requirements

• Must maintain THD record confidentiality unless officially authorized to release a record.
• Must possess the ability and willingness to perform job-related travel.
  
  

FLSA Status: Exempt

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and paid time off.

Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

See below for more details or visit our benefit page Benefits | Tulsa Health Department (tulsa-health.org):

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Holidays (typically 13 days per calendar year + 2 floating holidays)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 20 hours per month
• Extended Sick Leave (ESL)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Group Life Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Illness Care Plan including Cancer*
• Accident Plan
• Hospitalization Plan
• Supplemental and Whole Life Plans
• Legal and Identity Theft Protection Plans
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs)
• Retirement Pension Fund with a 5-year vesting period.
• Investment Benefits (e.g., 401A Employer/Employee Matching Fund (max. $150 per month), 457 Deferred Compensation Plan).
• Post Employment Health Plan (PEHP) - employer contributes 1% of the employee’s salary per year and unused employee sick leave is transferred to PEHP account upon retirement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Working 4 Balance - Workplace Wellness Program
• Promotional Opportunities
• Flex Plan
• Tulsa Municipal Employees Federal Credit Union
• THD employment qualifies for nursing education loan repayment through the NURSE Corps Loan Repayment Program. Details available here
  
  

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Are you currently licensed to practice law in the State of Oklahoma?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Public Health

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