Assistant Municipal Counselor I - City

City of Oklahoma City • Oklahoma City, OK

27d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located within the City of Oklahoma City in the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of the Municipal Counselor and reports to the Criminal Justice Division Head. This position will require the applicant to be licensed to practice law in the State of Oklahoma. Assistant Municipal Counselor is a position in the Municipal Counselor’s Office, which provides legal service and guidance to the City, its officers, and departments to ensure that all City operations are performed in a manner consistent with the requirements of federal, state and City laws and ordinances. Essential job functions include: responsible for acquiring knowledge of City ordinances and interpreting their effect on municipal operations; prosecuting violations of ordinances in the municipal criminal court; prosecuting cases in jury division, traffic and other dockets; reviewing charges for filing decisions; reviewing files for plea recommendations; appearing before the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals; performing legal research and writing briefs; possible representation of the City in various capacities which may include preparing and presenting civil cases in District Court; preparing legal opinions and ordinances; appearing before administrative boards, commissions and public trusts; performing administrative functions required in a law office. Research conducted and recommendations made are periodically reviewed by the Criminal Justice Division Head for thoroughness and adherence to governing laws, ordinances, and departmental policy and procedures. Experience in municipal law is desirable but not essential. The Assistant Municipal Counselor serves at the direction of the Municipal Counselor and may be assigned to another division based on the needs of the office.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in the State of Oklahoma.
• Knowledge of and skill in the application of federal, state and City laws and ordinances.
• Experience in criminal law, including, but not limited to, juvenile and environmental matters.
• Skill in written and verbal communication.
• Skill in critically assessing and organizing a wide variety of information.
• Skill in making oral presentations.
• Skill in LexisNexis and the OSCN system.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, productive, and congenial working relationships with municipal officials, municipal employees, outside agencies, and individuals.

Nice To Haves

• Skill in drafting and revising legal and/or other documents on a word processor
• Experience in municipal law

Responsibilities

• Acquiring knowledge of City ordinances and interpreting their effect on municipal operations
• Prosecuting violations of ordinances in the municipal criminal court
• Prosecuting cases in jury division, traffic and other dockets
• Reviewing charges for filing decisions
• Reviewing files for plea recommendations
• Appearing before the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals
• Performing legal research and writing briefs
• Possible representation of the City in various capacities which may include preparing and presenting civil cases in District Court
• Preparing legal opinions and ordinances
• Appearing before administrative boards, commissions and public trusts
• Performing administrative functions required in a law office

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• An average of $22,000 annually contributed toward benefits and retirement
• A comprehensive package designed to support health and wellness, financial security, work-life balance, and personal and professional growth and development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level