Senior Assistant General Counsel V

Oklahoma Department of Human Services; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled attorney for a vital role in legal representation and advisory within the agency. This position emphasizes handling complex litigation, particularly constitutional and civil rights cases. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal practice, with a focus on providing counsel to various divisions. This role not only involves managing a full caseload but also requires collaboration with senior management to navigate intricate legal matters. Join a dedicated team committed to making a difference in the community while enjoying comprehensive state employee benefits.

Benefits

Full State Employee Benefits

Qualifications

• Must have a Juris Doctor degree and active membership in the Oklahoma Bar Association.
• Requires a minimum of nine years of legal experience with two years in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full litigation caseload representing the agency and its employees.
• Advise on law and regulations, and prepare guidance for cases.

Skills

Legal Research

Litigation Management

Advisory Skills

Supervisory Experience

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

This position is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Assistant General Counsel V - Q80E - $110,000.00 Per year + Full State Employee Benefits

Travel is occasional. Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education and experience requirements at this level consist of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, a license to practice law in the State of Oklahoma and an active membership of the Oklahoma Bar Association plus a minimum of nine (9) years of legal experience, including a minimum of two years of experience in a supervisory position.
• No substitutions will be allowed for active membership in the State Bar of Oklahoma.

This attorney position represents both the agency and individual employees throughout the course of state and federal litigation as well as administrative matters and hearings. This position will primarily handle constitutional as well as civil rights actions with an emphasis on 1983 litigation. The attorney assigned to this position also provides daily advice and counsel to divisions within the Department of Human Services as well as supervisors and managers throughout the agency.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing a full litigation caseload.
• Representation of the agency and its individual employees takes place in both administrative and judicial matters where complex factual or policy issues are present.
• Advise on law, regulations, and opinions of the court; prepare recommended guidance outlining facts and applicable law; and direct or act as second-chair for all assigned cases from inception to settlement or judgment, including the filing of all necessary motions and conducting all discovery.
• Perform other work as assigned by the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel, and Litigation Section Chief.

If you have questions, please contact [e-mail].

OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in Executive Management.

Announcement Number: 25-BC088

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Legal

Industries: Internet Publishing