Assistant District Attorney – Child Support

Assistant District Attorney – Child Support

Position Title: Full‑Time ADA/Managing Attorney – Child Support Services

Location: District 20 Child Support Services Division Office, Ardmore, OK

Status: Full‑Time, Immediate Opening

Salary: Starting salary $85,000, commensurate with experience. Open until filled.

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the State of Oklahoma and membership in the Oklahoma Bar Association.
• Minimum four (4) years of legal experience.
• Strong writing and research skills, and ability to effectively communicate and work with law enforcement, elected officials, attorneys, and other agencies.
• Must pass a fingerprint and background check with no criminal history.
• Job‑related travel required to attend in‑person court hearings monthly in each of the five counties. Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain required car insurance.

• Primary responsibility as Managing Attorney for a CSS office.
• Preparation and filing of pleadings and trial of cases in child support related hearings in district and administrative courts; train and assist staff with preparation of legal documents and ensure compliance with ethical considerations.
• Consultation and negotiation with other attorneys and customers of Oklahoma Child Support Services, and interpretation of laws, regulations, opinions of the court and policy.
• Duties include directing the legal activities of the office, supervising the preparation of cases for court, representing the agency in the most complex cases, involvement in all aspects of the establishment and enforcement of child support orders.
• The Managing Attorney deals directly with state and federal officials and is highly knowledgeable of subject matter in areas of specific responsibility and works independently in the management and direct of the most complex matters.
• The attorney represents the State of Oklahoma in both district and administrative court proceedings.

Send your resume, cover letter, references, and writing sample to Cassie Hightower, 107 1st Avenue SW, Ardmore, OK 73401 or email Cassie Hightower htowerte.ok.us.

The Oklahoma District Attorneys Council (DAC) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex (including gender identity or expression and pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. DAC also has a strict no‑retaliation policy that prohibits retaliation against individuals who report discrimination or harassment, or who participate in investigations into such conduct.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.