Deputy General Counsel I — Juvenile Affairs

400 OFFICE OF JUVENILE AFFAIRS; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation and sick days

Retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Training opportunities

Job summary

400 OFFICE OF JUVENILE AFFAIRS seeks a Deputy General Counsel I to support the agency in legal matters including contracts, employment, constitutional law, and litigation in state and federal courts. The role involves supervising lower level attorneys, negotiating agreements, representing the organization in hearings and court proceedings, and advising on regulatory compliance; some travel may be required.

Requires JD, Oklahoma Bar, and extensive experience in a public service environment with

Qualifications

• Requires Juris Doctor degree and license to practice law in Oklahoma.
• Minimum nine (9) years of legal experience; lower levels have fewer years.

Responsibilities

• Support General Counsel by providing legal counsel on agency issues.
• Review contracts, filings, regulatory compliance, and litigation.
• Represent the organization in state and federal court proceedings and administrative hearings.
• Negotiate agreements and prepare legal documents for litigation and administrative processes.
• Supervise lower-level attorneys and staff; assist in budget and HR within the legal department.

Skills

Legal research

Contract review

Litigation management

Advice & counsel

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Oklahoma Bar admission

Job description

400 OFFICE OF JUVENILE AFFAIRS seeks a Deputy General Counsel I to support the agency in legal matters including contracts, employment, constitutional law, and litigation in state and federal courts. The role involves supervising lower level attorneys, negotiating agreements, representing the organization in hearings and court proceedings, and advising on regulatory compliance; some travel may be required.

Requires JD, Oklahoma Bar, and extensive experience in a public service environment with