Assistant General Counsel - Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department

State of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•$90,000

About The Position

Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department (OTRD) is seeking a full-time General Counsel in Oklahoma City, OK. OTRD provides matching contributions to employees’ retirement plans, 11 holidays, and 15 days of annual and sick leave a year. OTRD also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. The annual salary for this position is commensurate with experience. JOB SUMMARY Under the direction of the Co-General Counsels, the Assistant General Counsel (AGC) provides legal counsel to the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation. This work includes advising on policy and procedure, litigation, legal research, contract negotiation and drafting, and monitoring legislative developments. The role involves preparing and litigating cases of varying complexity, with opportunities to progressively handle more challenging matters.

Requirements

J.D. from an accredited law school
Licensed to practice law in the State of Oklahoma
An active member of the State Bar of Oklahoma
Comprehensive Knowledge of Applicable state and federal tourism laws
Applicable state administrative code regulations
Constitutional law and the Oklahoma Constitution
Agency policies and procedures
Trial and hearing procedures
Rules of evidence
Methods and techniques for conducting legal research
Legal principles and their application
Strong Skills in Critical thinking
Conducting legal research
Written and oral communication
Microsoft Office
Attention to detail
Sound judgment
Decision making
Case preparation
Ability to Present statements of fact and law
Understand, interpret, and apply laws
Clearly and logically articulate position in written and oral form
Analyze, interpret, and apply various laws, rules, regulations, agency policies, and procedures
Direct and/or perform independent and difficult research, analyzing, appraising, and applying legal principles and precedents to difficult legal or factual problems
Manage multiple priorities while ensuring compliance with applicable laws/statutes and deadlines
Develop briefings, presentations, and reports
Represent the division and agency with professionalism and integrity
Problem-solve in a team environment
Persuade others
Develop consensus in a team environment
Travel may be required for this position. Applicants must have reliable transportation and be willing and able to perform all job-related travel.
Possession and maintenance of a valid Oklahoma State Driver’s License is also required.
Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation’s normal work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 5:00pm. This schedule may require minor flexibility based on the needs of the agency.
Telework may be required based on the needs of the agency, division, and section. If applicable, applicant must be willing and able to work BOTH on-site and telework at an off-site location, generally in the applicant’s home. Applicant must have a secure internet connection and a dedicated telephone (landline) or smart phone device during scheduled working hours.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
Preference may be given to candidates who have extensive legal experience with tourism laws.

Responsibilities

Analyzes factual and legal issues; conducts legal research
Confers with tourists and tourism representatives to resolve disputes, to explain regulatory requirements, and to answer questions regarding agency operations
Writes briefs, motions, orders, and other documents in preparation for or incidental to the hearing of a case
Advises managers and other relevant personnel on administrative and operational rules, laws, and procedures to include but not limited to agency policy, federal and state laws, and other regulatory mandates required for the agency to conduct business
Reviews policies, procedures, and other related legal questions for the agency
Leads and/or participates in conferences with other legal counsel and reviews the opinions and suggestions of other staff attorneys
Prepares and presents the agency’s case in administrative hearings and cases involving litigation of tourism-related issues before a district court
Participates in pre-hearing conferences, conducts discovery, examines and cross-examines witnesses, argues motions before the Court or hearing officer and summarizes the agency’s case
Prepares reports, exhibits and legal memoranda from the records and hearings outlining the factual and legal issues and recommends disposition of a current case
Examines or interviews petitioners, claimants, and defendants involved in administrative proceedings of the agency and court proceedings brought by the agency
Drafts and/or comments on proposed legislation or changes in regulations
Prepares and presents appeals, in both written and oral form, to higher courts of record
Performs related work as required and assigned
Mentors or oversees lower-level staff and projects within an assigned area in an effective and professional manner, as assigned
Provides training, guidance and support to staff, as assigned

Benefits

matching contributions to employees’ retirement plans
11 holidays
15 days of annual and sick leave a year
comprehensive benefits package, including a benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents

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