Attorney I, Service Oklahoma (SOK)

Job Posting Title

Attorney I, Service Oklahoma (SOK)

Agency

090 OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND ENTERPRISE SERV

Supervisory Organization

Office of Management and Enterprise Services

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

Up to $2,692.31 biweekly, based on education and experience.

Job Description

Service Oklahoma – Attorney

Position Summary

The Service Oklahoma division of the Office of Management and Enterprise Services is hiring for an Attorney to join its team that is redefining the way Oklahomans access and engage with government services. The position will be responsible for performing professional legal representation and work primarily in the area of implied consent and litigation. Professional legal research and representation may also be required in other areas. Applicants must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently.

As an Attorney with Service Oklahoma, you will enjoy:

• Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave, and 11 paid holidays annually.
• A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

Position Responsibilities

• Composes and prepares various legal documents and pleadings,
• Assembles legal materials, agency data, documents, and pleadings for court cases,
• Ensures that deadlines are met for filing various court actions,
• Participates in all aspects of litigation,
• Provides management with advice and work products exhibiting knowledge, insight, and understanding of relevant law and facts,
• Performs other duties as required.

Education and Experience

Requirements include:

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school,
• Licensed to practice law in the State of Oklahoma,
• At least one (1) year of experience as an attorney.

Valued Skills and Experience

• Analytics and critical thinking,
• Legal research and writing skills
• Performing independent research, analysis, and application of legal principles, facts, and precedents
• Presenting statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically in both written and oral form

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position works in a comfortable office setting with a computer for a large percentage of the workday. This position requires travel. Applicants must have reliable transportation and be willing and able to perform all job-related travel. Possession and maintenance of a valid Oklahoma Driver License is also required.

Schedule

This is a full-time, 40 hour per week position.

Other Duties

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Service Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.

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.

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 State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on ‘Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma’.