Associate Attorney (family law or criminal)

Trueline; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Trueline is seeking an Associate Attorney in Ada, OK to join a growing multi-office firm. The role offers mentorship from an experienced Oklahoma attorney and hands-on courtroom experience in criminal and family law.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent bar admission or an early-career attorney to build a strong foundation in Oklahoma practice. The position emphasizes direct mentorship, meaningful courtroom exposure, and opportunities to develop independent case handling with a flexible

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Coachable

Professional judgment

Teamwork

Education

Oklahoma Bar admission

JD degree

Job description

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.

*Great opportunity for recent grads who have passed the Oklahoma Bar!

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

This Role Offers:

• Base salary of $85,000-$100,000, depending on experience and qualifications
• Performance-based compensation tied to collections and production
• Medical insurance
• Dental 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