Assistant District Attorney

Job Posting Title

Assistant District Attorney

Agency

220 DISTRICT ATTORNEYS COUNCIL

Supervisory Organization

DAC District 21 Fin

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

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Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant district attorney - Criminal Prosecutor * Sex Crimes / Homicide

Location: District Attorney's Office, Cleveland County 201 S Jones Suite #300 Norman OK 73069

Status: Full-time position available

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Key Responsibilities

• Review incoming law enforcement reports to determine viability of filing criminal charges
• Evaluate assigned cases for prosecutorial merit and possible plea negotiations
• Research and write legal motions
• File appropriate written motions when needed
• Competently, expeditiously and professionally handle all assigned court appearances
• Prepare cases for trial
• Assist other law enforcement agencies
• Continually develop, maintain and improve all skills necessary to perform daily prosecutorial duties

Required Skills

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• Admitted to and in good standing with Oklahoma Bar Association
• Experience prosecuting sexual assault cases is required

Benefits

• Full State of Oklahoma benefits, including generous monthly allowance for health insurance coverage
• Variety of insurance plans and flexible spending accounts for health care and/or dependent care expenses
• Paid vacation and sick leave earned monthly
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Longevity compensation after 2 years of service

To Apply: Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and references.

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.

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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