Managing Attorney jobs in Oklahoma City, OK

Date Open: Immediately

Date Closed: Open until filled

Title: Deputy Attorney General

Annual Salary: $141,734

Location: Oklahoma City, OK or Tulsa, OK

The Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General is currently seeking a full-time Deputy Attorney General for our Civil Rights Enforcement Unit.

Position Summary:

The Attorney General’s Civil Rights Enforcement Unit is responsible for enforcing Oklahoma’s anti-discrimination laws, providing educational resources, and partnering with the public to positively and proactively advance the cause of civil rights for the equal benefit of all Oklahomans. The Deputy Attorney General organizes, directs, and supervises the Civil Rights Enforcement Unit. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Review and issue final determinations, pursuant to relevant law

· Oversee, and at times appear in, court proceedings involving Oklahoma Anti-Discrimination Act enforcement litigation

· Assign, direct and evaluate the work of subordinate attorneys, investigators, and support staff

· Effectively and professionally communicate and engage in conflict resolution

· Effectively research, prepare, analyze, and understand complex civil rights information and legal issues

· Develop and implement effective investigation, litigation, outreach, and training programs

· Review, approve, and implement agency partnership agreements

· Analyze and compile statistical information for metric evaluations and annual reports

This position may require some travel, both within and outside the State

Qualifications:

Applicants must be a licensed attorney and have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in the practice of law. Strong writing and oral advocacy skills are required. Preference may be given to candidates with supervisory experience and/or experience in civil rights law.

All applicants must agree in writing to complete, and satisfactorily pass, a background investigation.

How to Apply:

Go to oag.ok.gov and under our 'Careers' tab, select this particular position and then submit your cover letter, resume, and writing sample to the email address provided. Write “Deputy Attorney General - OCRE” in the subject line of the email.

The Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General is an equal employment employer and does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, sex/gender, color, age, national origin, genetic information, religion, or disability, so long as the disability does not render the person unable to perform the essential functions of the position for which employed with a reasonable accommodation. All employees of the Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General are “at will” employees.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $141,734.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Oklahoma City, OK 73105: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person