Assistant District Attorney

Overview

Assistant District Attorney role in the 220 DISTRICT ATTORNEYS COUNCIL (DAC District 13 Fin). This is a full-time on-site role with the District Attorney’s Office for Delaware and Ottawa Counties. The office prosecutes criminals, advocates for victims, upholds justice, and ensures public safety.

This is a full-time on-site role for an Assistant District Attorney. The Assistant District Attorney will be responsible for conducting legal research, preparing and presenting cases in court, collaborating with law enforcement agencies, and drafting legal documents on behalf of the District Attorney. The Assistant District Attorney will work closely with victims, witnesses, law enforcement officers, and other stakeholders to ensure a fair and just legal process.

Experience is not required; we will consider newly licensed attorneys and those sitting for the July bar exams.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Admitted to and in good standing with Oklahoma Bar Association Oklahoma Bar License
• Knowledge of criminal law, legal issues, and the court system
• Experience in law enforcement or criminal justice
• Possess excellent oral advocacy, legal analysis and legal writing and editing skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and references.

Note:

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.

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