Associate General Counsel, State Agency

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance plans

Flexible spending accounts

11 paid holidays

15 days vacation and 15 days sickleave

Retirement Savings Plan

Longevity Bonus

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 diverse legal proceedings. The role covers employment, constitutional law, civil rights, EMTALA, mental health law, investigations, legislation, policies, ethics, and litigation in state and federal courts, as well as other tribunals.

The successful candidate will be licensed to practice in Oklahoma with an active Oklahoma Bar

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in Oklahoma.
• Active membership of the Oklahoma Bar Association.
• Two years of legal or adjudicative experience (Level II).
• Five years of legal or adjudicative experience (Level III).
• Seven years of legal experience including two years of litigation or agency-defined practice (Level IV).

Responsibilities

• Represent the agency, its Board, and agency personnel in legal proceedings.
• Address employment, constitutional law, civil rights, EMTALA, mental health law, and related issues.
• Oversee department investigations, legislation, policies, ethics, and litigation in state and federal courts and tribunals.

Skills

Legal experience

Litigation experience

Supervisory experience

Adjudicative experience

Education

Juris Doctor

Oklahoma Bar license

Oklahoma Bar Association member

Job description

Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) seeks an Assistant General Counsel to represent the agency, its Board, and personnel in diverse legal proceedings. The role covers employment, constitutional law, civil rights, EMTALA, mental health law, investigations, legislation, policies, ethics, and litigation in state and federal courts, as well as other tribunals.

The successful candidate will be licensed to practice in Oklahoma with an active Oklahoma Bar