Attorney II or III

Oklahoma State Government•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•$110,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Attorney II or III will be within the Office of the General Counsel handling a wide variety of legal issues for the Department’s administrative service areas and program areas. The lawyer will assume all functions of planning, organizing, and monitoring legal activities, interpreting laws and regulations, providing legal advice, counsel, and assistance. In addition, the Assistant General Counsel II or III will be expected to work under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment in legal issues large in scope, complexity, and activity.

Requirements

Level II: Education and Experience requirements at this level consists of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, a license to practice law in State of Oklahoma, and membership in Oklahoma Bar Association and three or more years of legal experience. An applicant may substitute up to two years of health law experience, litigation experience, or large entity in-house experience to meet the required experience. Current OSDH attorneys may additionally substitute experience by demonstrating the following: Executable specialized knowledge or experience applicable to job duties or ongoing needs of the division. The ability to work independently through completing job duties or projects with minimal oversight or direction. The ability to prioritize tasks based on client need or operational importance. Consistent quality work-product and timely client-communication; and The ability to meet agency and division-specific expectations regarding reporting, time entry, absences or leave.
Level III: Education and Experience requirements at this level consists of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, a license to practice law in State of Oklahoma, and membership in Oklahoma Bar Association, and five or more years of legal experience. An applicant may substitute up to three years of health law experience, litigation experience, or large entity in-house experience to meet the required experience. Current OSDH attorneys may additionally substitute experience by demonstrating the following: Executable specialized knowledge or experience applicable to job duties or ongoing needs of the division. The ability to work independently through completing job duties or projects with minimal oversight or direction. The ability to prioritize tasks based on client need or operational importance. Consistent quality work-product and timely client-communication; and The ability to meet agency and division-specific expectations regarding reporting, time entry, absences or leave.
Knowledge of legal principles and their application; of legal research methods; of the scope of Oklahoma statutory laws and provisions of the Oklahoma Constitution, of the United States Constitution, of the law and regulations on human resource management; of the principles of administrative law; of trial and hearing procedures and the rules of evidence.
Skill in directing and/or performing independent and difficult research; in analyzing, appraising and applying legal principles, facts and precedents to difficult legal or factual problems; in communicating effectively both orally and in writing; in presenting statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically in written or oral form; in presenting, explaining, or arguing cases to administrative commissions, boards, or courts; in dictating correspondence involving the explanation of difficult legal matters.

Responsibilities

Prepares briefs, pleadings, motions, petitions, and other legal documents.
Reviews existing contracts, providing legal advice and counsel regarding the terms and conditions.
Analyzes complex factual and legal issues and prepares legal opinions, memorandums of fact and law and other legal documents.
Exercises responsibility for the development, preparation, and presentation of cases before administrative, state, federal, and appellate courts.
Evaluates complex legal issues and provides advice, counsel, and assistance regarding legal matters.
Assists in drafting bills and amendments for legislative consideration, completes reports on changes in legislation, evaluates proposed legislation and makes recommendations for agency action in response thereto.
Reviews and/or drafts proposed agency rules.
Performs legal research and reports findings and conclusions.
Advises on law, regulations, and opinions of the courts and those of the Attorney General; prepares or directs the preparation of interpretations outlining facts and the applicable legal, administrative, or executive decisions.
Advises on questions of law or administrative policy involved in the operation of the agency and its contacts with industry, private or professional associations, state federal, or local government, and the general public.
Experience with the development, preparation, and presentation of cases before administrative, state or federal court.
Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
Other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Benefits

Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
11 paid holidays a year.
Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
Longevity Bonus for years of service

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