Associate Attorney (family law or criminal)

Trueline

$85K — $100K *
Ada, OK 74820In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Oklahoma Bar license in good standing
  • Strong interest in criminal law, family law, or both
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong work ethic and commitment to learning
  • Coachability with a willingness to receive feedback
  • Professional judgment and high integrity
  • Ability to collaborate and gradually increase independence

Responsibilities

  • Assist with criminal and family law cases from intake to resolution
  • Appear in court and engage in hearings and proceedings
  • Work closely with a senior attorney to enhance legal skills
  • Conduct research and prepare necessary legal documents
  • Draft pleadings, motions, and court correspondence
  • Communicate with clients and manage client relationships
  • Support case strategies and preparation as skills develop

Benefits

  • Direct mentorship from an experienced attorney
  • Hands-on courtroom experience during practice
  • Long-term career advancement opportunities
  • Flexible working hours arrangement
  • Inclusive workplace culture promoting diversity
  • Access to medical and dental insurance
  • Generous paid time off policy
Full Job Description
A growing multi-office Oklahoma law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join their team in Ada, OK. This is an excellent opportunity for a recently licensed or early-career attorney to gain meaningful courtroom experience, receive direct mentorship from an experienced attorney, and build a strong foundation in Oklahoma criminal and family law.

*Great opportunity for recent grads who have passed the Oklahoma Bar!

What You'll Do as the Associate Attorney:
  • Assist with criminal and family law matters from intake through resolution
  • Appear in court and participate in hearings and other legal proceedings
  • Work directly with an experienced attorney to develop practical legal skills
  • Conduct legal research and prepare legal documents
  • Draft pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other court filings
  • Meet with clients and assist with ongoing client communication
  • Develop strong case management and courtroom skills
  • Learn Oklahoma district court practices and procedures
  • Support case strategy and preparation as experience develops
  • Take on increasing responsibility and independence over time

Must-Haves as the Associate Attorney:
  • Active Oklahoma Bar license and good standing
  • Strong interest in criminal law, family law, or both
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
  • Coachability and openness to feedback
  • Professional judgment and integrity
  • Ability to work collaboratively while developing increasing independence

Nice-to-Haves as the Associate Attorney:
  • Recent law school graduation or early-career legal experience
  • Prior courtroom, clerkship, internship, or externship experience
  • Experience with criminal or family law matters
  • Familiarity with Oklahoma district court procedures
  • Experience drafting pleadings, motions, or other legal documents

This Role Offers:
  • Base salary of $85,000-$100,000, depending on experience and qualifications
  • Performance-based compensation tied to collections and production
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Direct training and mentorship from an experienced Oklahoma attorney
  • Hands-on courtroom and litigation experience
  • Opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as your skills develop
  • Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities within a growing multi-office law firm
  • Expected workload of approximately 40-50 hours per week with flexibility in how those hours are structured
  • Respectful, collaborative, and no-drama professional culture
  • Supportive and inclusive workplace that welcomes veterans, minority attorneys, and Native American attorneys

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