Job Posting Title
Assistant District Attorney - Civil Division
Agency
220 DISTRICT ATTORNEYS COUNCIL
Supervisory Organization
DAC District 14 Fin
Job Posting End Date
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Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Assistant District Attorney – Civil DivisionLOCATION: Tulsa County District Attorney’s Office
STATUS: Full-Time, Exempt
CLOSING: Open until filled
SALARY: $80,000 to $90,000 commensurate with experience and qualifications
BENEFITS: Full State of Oklahoma employee benefits, including a generous monthly allowance for health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid maternity, sick, and vacation leave; paid state, federal, and county holidays; and an excellent retirement plan. This position constitutes eligible employment for Public Service Loan Forgiveness purposes.
POSITION SUMMARYWe are seeking a civil litigator who can solve difficult problems, research a variety of legal issues, write clearly, and give clients practical advice. Attorneys manage their own cases from initial investigation through resolution, including pleadings, discovery, dispositive motions, hearings, mediation, settlement, trial, and appeal.
Our caseload focuses on defending federal civil rights claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, claims under the Governmental Tort Claims Act, 51 O.S. § 151 et seq., and employment claims. Attorneys also advise elected officers, department heads, Human Resources, and county boards on legal issues arising from county operations.
QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS- J.D. from an accredited law school and active admission to practice law in Oklahoma in good standing
· Excellent research and writing skills
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE- Substantive civil litigation experience in a public law office, law firm, or in-house legal department
- Experience representing governmental entities or officials, or comparable experience in insurance defense, employment defense, construction, procurement, or municipal law
- Experience with brief writing or oral argument in state or federal court
DUTIES:- Represent the county, its elected officers, and its employees in civil actions in state and federal court. Responsibilities include conducting legal research; drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs; conducting discovery; taking and defending depositions; and handling hearings, settlement conferences, and trials.
- Investigate tort claims filed against the county by interviewing relevant personnel and gathering, reviewing, and analyzing the evidence. Assess the county’s liability and recommend how each claim should be resolved.
- Prosecute civil actions on the county’s behalf, including actions for nuisance abatement, breach of contract, and interpleader.
- Advise elected officers, county boards, department heads, and employees on legal questions arising from county operations and identify potential litigation risk early.
- Defend the county on appeal by conducting legal research, drafting appellate briefs, and presenting oral argument.
- Draft and review contracts, leases, interlocal agreements, and county policies.
- Guide department heads and Human Resources through matters involving hiring, employee discipline, workplace accommodations, and employee benefits.
- Advise on compliance with the Open Records Act and Open Meeting Act, election administration, and new legislative requirements.
TO APPLY:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and writing sample.
Disclaimer: This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position and is not inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required now or in the future.
