Assistant District Attorney - VAWA Prosecutor

Position Title

Assistant District Attorney - VAWA Prosecutor

220 DISTRICT ATTORNEYS COUNCIL

DAC District 20 Fin

Carter, Oklahoma

Full-Time/Immediate Opening

Open Until Filled

Granted funded through the Violence Against Women Act

Full State of Oklahoma benefits, including generous monthly allowance for health coverage, paid sick and vacation leave earned monthly. Paid holidays.

This grant-funded Assistant District Attorney position focuses on prosecuting domestic violence and sexual assault cases. As the designated VAWA prosecutor, responsibilities include developing training protocols for law enforcement and prosecutors on violence against women. Assisting in establishing best practices for cases involving women, teens, the elderly, and individuals with disabilities. Conducting educational programs on teen dating violence at local high schools within the district.

• Prior prosecution experience preferred but not required.
• Prior legal experience required.
• Must possess strong writing and research skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work with law enforcement, elected officials, attorneys and other agencies.
• Must pass a fingerprint and background check and have no criminal history.

• Juris Doctorate from accredited law school.
• Admitted to and good standing with Oklahoma Bar Association.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, references and a writing sample to the following address or email:

Address:
Cassie Hightower, 107 1st Ave. SW, Ardmore, OK 73401

Email: cassie.hightowerte.ok.us

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.

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.