Staff Attorney

Law school graduate from an accredited law school
A license to practice law and membership in the Oklahoma Bar Association
At least ten (10) years of experience practicing criminal law
Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws
Knowledge of applicable regulations
Knowledge of constitutional law and the Oklahoma constitution
Knowledge of agency policies and procedures
Knowledge of trial and hearing procedures
Knowledge of rules of evidence
Methods and techniques for conducting legal research and writing
Strong analytical and communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Attention to detail
Sound judgment and decision making
Ability to present statements of fact and law
Ability to clearly and logically articulate position in written and oral form
Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply various laws, rules, regulations, agency policies, and procedures
Ability to direct and/or perform independent and difficult research
Ability to conduct legal research on Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, Fastcase, the Oklahoma State Court Network, and printed or internet-based legal resources
Ability to meet timelines while following the Oklahoma statutes
Ability to represent the agency in a professional manner

Conducts thorough legal research using various resources
Draft and edit legal documents, including motions, briefs, and other filings
Organize and manage case files ensuring easy access to relevant information
Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of state and federal law, procedure, and evidence
Support attorneys with various aspects of case preparation, including witness preparation and trial strategy
May assist with court appearances

No preferred qualifications provided.