State of Oklahoma
Assistant Attorney General - Litigation
State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73116
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State of Oklahoma Title:
Assistant Attorney General
Unit:
Litigation
Salary Range:
Commensurate with experience and qualifications
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Location:
Oklahoma City, OK
Schedule:
Full-time
Unit Summary
The Attorney General and the Litigation Unit represent the State, its agencies, officials, and employees in civil matters filed in state and federal courts. The Litigation Unit has the responsibility of defending the state against suits and claims. It also defends state officials and employees when they are sued in civil rights cases for actions taken in the course and scope of their employment. While they are performing their official duties, it is not uncommon for lawsuits to be filed against public servants in their individual capacity. This Unit has the capacity and expertise to defend these servants without cost to the official or agency. The Litigation Unit has the responsibility to handle and direct the major class action litigation filed against institutions and agencies. The Unit represents state judicial officers, District Attorneys, Legislators, and the executive branch of state government when sued in both their official and individual capacities.
Essential Functions
Represent state agencies, officers and employees in civil actions and proceedings in state, federal and appellate courts, which include research, brief writing, discovery, depositions, hearings, trials, and appellate arguments. Travel around the state and occasionally out of state. Maintain quality relationships with clients. Maintain good relationships with adversaries and the judiciary. Receive necessary and appropriate training as needed to maintain license and knowledge relevant to work. Work with other AAGs and support staff on cases in a collegial manner. Meet all internal and external deadlines. Prepare and submit weekly reports and other communications to keep superiors aware of all activity.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be, or be eligible to become, licensed attorneys in good standing with the Oklahoma State Bar. Effective research, writing, and advocacy skills are required. Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of 5 years’ related experience.
All applicants must agree in writing to complete, and satisfactorily pass, a background investigation.
The Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General is an equal employment employer and does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, sex/gender, color, age, national origin, genetic information, religion, or disability, so long as the disability does not render the person unable to perform the essential functions of the position for which employed with a reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodations are needed to apply for this position, please contact OAG Human Resources at (405) 521-3921 or HR@oag.ok.gov. All employees of the Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General are “at will” employees. Seniority level
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Assistant Attorney General - Litigation
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State of Oklahoma 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Assistant Attorney General - Litigation
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State of Oklahoma Title:
Assistant Attorney General
Unit:
Litigation
Salary Range:
Commensurate with experience and qualifications
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Location:
Oklahoma City, OK
Schedule:
Full-time
Unit Summary
The Attorney General and the Litigation Unit represent the State, its agencies, officials, and employees in civil matters filed in state and federal courts. The Litigation Unit has the responsibility of defending the state against suits and claims. It also defends state officials and employees when they are sued in civil rights cases for actions taken in the course and scope of their employment. While they are performing their official duties, it is not uncommon for lawsuits to be filed against public servants in their individual capacity. This Unit has the capacity and expertise to defend these servants without cost to the official or agency. The Litigation Unit has the responsibility to handle and direct the major class action litigation filed against institutions and agencies. The Unit represents state judicial officers, District Attorneys, Legislators, and the executive branch of state government when sued in both their official and individual capacities.
Essential Functions
Represent state agencies, officers and employees in civil actions and proceedings in state, federal and appellate courts, which include research, brief writing, discovery, depositions, hearings, trials, and appellate arguments. Travel around the state and occasionally out of state. Maintain quality relationships with clients. Maintain good relationships with adversaries and the judiciary. Receive necessary and appropriate training as needed to maintain license and knowledge relevant to work. Work with other AAGs and support staff on cases in a collegial manner. Meet all internal and external deadlines. Prepare and submit weekly reports and other communications to keep superiors aware of all activity.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be, or be eligible to become, licensed attorneys in good standing with the Oklahoma State Bar. Effective research, writing, and advocacy skills are required. Preference will be given to candidates with a minimum of 5 years’ related experience.
All applicants must agree in writing to complete, and satisfactorily pass, a background investigation.
The Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General is an equal employment employer and does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, sex/gender, color, age, national origin, genetic information, religion, or disability, so long as the disability does not render the person unable to perform the essential functions of the position for which employed with a reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodations are needed to apply for this position, please contact OAG Human Resources at (405) 521-3921 or HR@oag.ok.gov. All employees of the Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General are “at will” employees. Seniority level
Seniority level Entry level Employment type
Employment type Full-time Job function
Job function Legal Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at State of Oklahoma by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Assistant Attorney General” roles.
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