Assistant District Attorney - Muskogee, United States - State of Oklahoma

Description

Job Posting Title

Assistant District Attorney

Agency

220 DISTRICT ATTORNEYS COUNCIL

Supervisory Organization

DAC District 15 Fin

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Job Description


POSITION TITLE:
Assistant District Attorney


LOCATION:
Muskogee County - District 15


STATUS:
Full-Time/Exempt - Immediate Opening


CLOSING:
Open Until Filled


SALARY:
Based on Experience and Qualifications


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


POSITION SUMMARY:

District 15 is seeking a prosecutor who will be responsible for a variety of legal duties, specifically the prosecution of felony and misdemeanors.

Other specific assignment duties will vary based on experience.


JOB DESCRIPTION:

As an Assistant District Attorney for District 15 you will represent the people of Muskogee County by determining if somebody faced with criminal charges has enough evidence to justify opening a case against him/her.

In this regard, you will seek jail or prison time if the defendant is found guilty. The Assistant District Attorney works under the District Attorney. You will interview victims and witnesses in criminal cases, evaluating the evidence surrounding the crime. Must demonstrate the ability to work both independently and with a team. You will be responsible for the handling of misdemeanor and felony criminal matters. Assist on the entire spectrum from intake to jury trial, and through appeal. Trial skills, case analysis, and plea negotiation skills are required. Include any duties assigned, and may include revocation hearings, asset seizures and forfeitures, bond forfeitures, etc.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Juris Doctorate degree from accredited law school
• Admitted to and in good standing with the Oklahoma Bar Association or scheduled for the next Oklahoma Bar exam.
• Possess excellent oral advocacy, legal analysis and legal writing and editing skills.
• Display strong organizational, interpersonal communication, problem solving and teamwork skills.
• Must be able to pass a fingerprint and background check and secure and maintain a favorable background.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Experience is not required, but preferred. Will consider newly licensed attorneys and those sitting for the July bar exams.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to noise levels determined by the office environment.

Most of the work is done in the office or courtroom.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to talk, stand, bend, walk, and reach with hands and arms requiring periods of sitting or standing and daily use of computers and phones.

It also requires the occasional use of the office machinery in accordance with safety and security protocols.


TO APPLY:
Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and references to the following:

Disclaimer:
This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position.

The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

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