Job Posting Title
Assistant District Attorney
Agency
220 DISTRICT ATTORNEYS COUNCIL
Supervisory Organization
DAC District 20 Fin
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Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Assistant District Attorney
LOCATION: Murray County Office, Sulphur, 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. Murray County is the home to the Artestian Hotel & Casino and Sulphur Hot Springs. The office is located in the county seat of Sulphur, Oklahoma. This office is a one 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, misdemeanor and felony crimes alike.
Attorney will be responsible for filing, prosecuting, and representing the State in all facets of the criminal case in Murray County and occasional traffic to the other counties.
Attorney may advise county officials as requested.
Attorney 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:
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 Hightower, 107 1st Avenue SW, Ardmore, OK 73401 or email to [email protected].
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.
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