Assistant District Attorney - Carter, United States - The State of Oklahoma

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POSITION: Assistant District Attorney

LOCATION: Carter County Office, Ardmore, OK

STATUS: Full-Time

WHEN: Immediate Opening

SALARY: Commensurate with experience

CLOSING DATE: Open until filed.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Located in the heart of Lake Country, District 20 is the home to Lake Murray, Lake Texoma, Lake of the Arbuckles and the Chickasaw National Recreational Center, Turner Falls, as well as Lake Crest Hotel & Casino at Lake Murray, Winstar Casino, Artesian Hotel & Casino, and soon the Hard Rock Café at Lake Texoma. Carter County is the main office in the district with satellite offices in Johnston, Love, Marshall & Murray Counties.

Ardmore is a growing community with a vibrant downtown and small town feel with big city amenities located half-way between Oklahoma City and Dallas.

The office is open Monday -Friday 8-5 and closed for an hour for lunch.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
* The Assistant District Attorney opening will prosecute all crimes varying in severity from traffic citations, drug crimes, violent crimes of all types, misdemeanor and felony crimes alike.

*Attorney will be responsible for filing, prosecuting, and representing the State in all facets of the criminal case in Carter County and occasional traffic to the other counties.

* Attorney may advise county officials as requested.

* Attorney will work closely with other attorneys, staff, partner agencies, law enforcement, defense attorneys and the bench.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
* Prior prosecution experience is preferred but not required.

* 1 + years of legal experience.

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

* Applicants must possess strong writing and research skills, and the ability to effectively communicate and work with law enforcement, elected officials, attorneys, and other agencies.
* Must be able to pass a fingerprint and background check and have no criminal history.

To apply: Send your resume, cover letter, references, and writing sample to Cassie Ramsey, 107 1st Avenue SW, Ardmore, OK 73401 or email to

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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