Staff Attorney

Family & Children's Services Career Center•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

The Staff Attorney provides legal support as a practicing attorney, primarily focused on contract, policy, and grant review. The role translates complex legal requirements into practical, business-oriented guidance and helps internal stakeholders find workable solutions. The attorney works within established legal frameworks, escalating complex or high-risk matters as appropriate, and contributes to a high-performing, service-oriented legal team. The position conducts legal research, advises on legal and regulatory changes affecting the healthcare industry and FCS, supports internal departments, and develops and leads legal training. It also drafts and reviews contracts, agreements, amendments, grants, templates, and standard language; reviews policies and procedures for legal and regulatory risk; and handles subpoenas, court orders, and related staff preparation for court appearances or depositions.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
Admission to practice law in Oklahoma, or ability to obtain licensure within a reasonable period of time.
Minimum of 3–5 years of legal experience, preferably in healthcare law, transactional law, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience reviewing and drafting contracts and legal documents.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a customer service-oriented approach to internal stakeholders.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and work independently and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

Experience in behavioral health, healthcare, or other regulated environments.
Familiarity with HIPAA, 42 CFR Part 2, CMS, OHCA, and ODMHSAS.
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills, including the ability to assess risk and provide practical, business-oriented guidance.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
Experience reviewing contracts and policies for legal and regulatory compliance.
Experience working with internal stakeholders in an in-house or service-oriented legal environment.
Familiarity with legal processes, including subpoenas, medical records requests, and contract lifecycle or project management tools.

Responsibilities

Conduct legal research on assigned matters, including privacy and employment law, and prepare clear, concise, practical summaries.
Provide guidance on legal and regulatory changes that may affect the healthcare industry and FCS.
Provide responsive, solutions-oriented legal support and translate legal requirements into operational guidance for internal departments.
Develop legal training materials and lead internal legal education efforts.
Support departmental operations through additional responsibilities, projects, and initiatives as assigned.
Draft, review, and revise contracts, agreements, and amendments to ensure terms are beneficial to the agency.
Review grants drafted by the Grants Department.
Identify legal risks in contracts, recommend practical business-oriented solutions, and escalate non-standard or high-risk terms as appropriate.
Draft templates and standard contract language.
Review and respond to subpoenas and court orders served on the agency or its staff.
Serve as the agency contact for external attorneys requesting staff testimony or medical records.
Prepare employees for court appearances or deposition testimony.
Review draft policies and procedures for legal and regulatory risks and provide clear, actionable revisions.
Translate legal standards into accessible, business-friendly policy language.