Job Posting Title

Assistant General Counsel

Agency

452 MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERV.

Supervisory Organization

Central Office - Operations

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

commensurate with education and experience

Job Description

Assistant General Counsel

About the Position: The incumbent will support the functions of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and represent the agency, its Board, and personnel in legal proceedings. This position is responsible for handling a wide range of legal matters, including but not limited to employment law, constitutional law and civil rights, EMTALA, mental health law, departmental investigations, legislation, policies, ethics, and litigation in state and federal courts as well as other tribunals. The incumbent will prepare and litigate both routine and increasingly complex cases. This position may be filled at Level II, III, or IV, depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

Job Type/Salary:

• Application period: Until filled
• Full-time
• Vacancies: 1
• Annual Salary is $70,000-$100,000
• Primary Working Hours are M-F; 8am-5pm
• FLSA Status: Exempt

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

Level IV: Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and member in good standing of the Oklahoma Bar with a minimum of seven years’ experience in practicing law.

Level III: Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and member in good standing of the Oklahoma Bar with a minimum of five years’ experience in practicing law.

Level II: Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school and member in good standing of the Oklahoma Bar; and two years’ experience.

Preference may be given for civil and administrative litigation and trial experience.

Special Requirements: Must be willing and able to fulfill all job-related travel normally associated with this position.

Benefit Highlights:

ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents.  Come for the benefits, stay for the mission!

Our benefits include:

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
• A wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
• Employee assistance programs and health and fitness programs
• 11 paid holidays
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
• Longevity Bonus for years of service
• Training opportunities for CEU requirements

About us: The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) serves as the state’s safety net for mental health and substance use treatment services. Founded in 1953, the agency is Oklahoma’s leading authority on all matters related to mental health and addiction, including prevention, treatment, and recovery support services. ODMHSAS also operates eleven treatment provider organizations across the state.

PIN: 1249

Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.                      

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

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.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.