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POSITION TITLE : Full-Time Assistant District Attorney

LOCATION : Johnston County Office Tishomingo, OK

STATUS : Full-Time

CLOSING : Open Until Filled

SALARY : Commensurate With Experience and Qualifications

BENEFITS : Full State of Oklahoma benefits, including generous monthly allowance for health coverage, paid sick and vacation leave earned monthly. Paid holidays. (if applicable)

POSITION SUMMARY

Located in the heart of Lake Country, District 20 is the home to Lake Murray, Lake Texoma, Lake of the Arbuckle's and the Chickasaw National Recreational Center, Tuner 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. Johnston County is the home of Bake Shelton's Ole Red Restaurant. The Office is located in the Country Seat of Tishomingo, Oklahoma. This office is an Assistant-one ADA office. The office is open Monday-Friday 8 : 30-5 and closed for an hour for lunch

Job Description

• The Assistant District Attorney is responsible for managing satellite office with little daily oversight. Attorney will prosecute all crimes varying in severity from traffic citations, drug crimes, violent crimes of all types, misdemeanors and felony alike.
• Attorney will be responsible for filing, prosecuting, and representing the State in all facets of the criminal case in Johnston County and occasional traffic to the other counties.
• Attorney may advise county officials as requested. Attorneys will handle all juvenile cases including deprived and delinquent.
• Attorney will work closely with other attorneys, staff, partner agencies, law enforcement, defense attorneys and the bench.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE : Licensed and Legal Attorney.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS : 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.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT : Must be professional in work ethic with the public, law enforcement agencies, lawyers and court officials. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. Must have the ability to walk and carry items for short distances. This position requires that individuals can lift a minimum of 20lbs.

TO APPLY : Send resume, cover letter, references, and writing samples to Cassie Hightower, 107 1st Ave SW Annex #1, Ardmore, OK 73401

Disclaimer 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.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Legal

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Government Administration

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