Assistant Solicitor General
About The Position
The Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General is currently seeking a full-time Assistant Solicitor General for our Solicitor General Unit. Position Summary: The Solicitor General Unit is dedicated to representing the interests of the State of Oklahoma in appeals in state and federal court, including at the Oklahoma and U.S. Supreme Court. The Unit also litigates in district courts on important constitutional issues and challenges to overreach by the federal government or other States. Duties include brief writing, presenting oral argument, managing your own cases, working in teams for the State’s most important cases, and suggesting and pursuing ideas on proactive litigation to advance the State’s interests. The successful candidate will have outstanding legal judgment, excellent writing skills, and be able to effectively and professionally research, prepare, analyze and understand complex information and legal issues. Some travel will be required.
Requirements
- Applicants must be, or be eligible to become, licensed attorneys in good standing with the Oklahoma State Bar.
- Strong writing, research, and interpersonal skills are required.
- All applicants must agree in writing to complete, and satisfactorily pass, a background investigation.
Nice To Haves
- Clerkship or fellowship experience is preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Brief writing
- Presenting oral argument
- Managing your own cases
- Working in teams for the State’s most important cases
- Suggesting and pursuing ideas on proactive litigation to advance the State’s interests
- Effectively and professionally research, prepare, analyze and understand complex information and legal issues
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
