Deputy General Counsel – Juvenile Affairs

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; Presencial; USD 85.000 - 115.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee assistance program

Descripción de la vacante

The State of Oklahoma seeks a Deputy General Counsel I to assist the Office of Juvenile Affairs in handling a broad range of legal matters, including contracts, employment law, constitutional law and civil rights, legislation, policies, ethics, and litigation in state and federal courts and administrative hearings.

The incumbent may be filled at a lower level based on qualifications and will provide support and guidance to agency staff while serving as a legal lead in absence of the General

Formación

• Requires JD and Oklahoma law license with active Bar.
• Minimum nine years of legal experience.
• Experience handling state contracts, employment, constitutional and civil rights law.
• Ability to represent the agency in court and proceedings.

Responsabilidades

• Supports General Counsel by providing legal counsel on agency issues.
• Researches complex information and reports findings.
• Reviews contracts, filings, and regulatory compliance.
• Negotiates agreements and drafts legal documents.
• Represents the agency in state and federal court proceedings.
• Supervises and mentors junior attorneys.

Conocimientos

Legal research

Contract review

Litigation

Employment law

Constitutional law

Civil rights

Negotiation

Educación

Juris Doctor degree

Oklahoma Bar Association license

Descripción del empleo

The State of Oklahoma seeks a Deputy General Counsel I to assist the Office of Juvenile Affairs in handling a broad range of legal matters, including contracts, employment law, constitutional law and civil rights, legislation, policies, ethics, and litigation in state and federal courts and administrative hearings.

The incumbent may be filled at a lower level based on qualifications and will provide support and guidance to agency staff while serving as a legal lead in absence of the General