State Funds Attorney

State of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision and direction of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission’s Office of General Counsel, the State Funds Attorney performs professional legal work by providing advice and representation on matters relating to the regulation of oil and gas. The position is located at the Commission’s Oklahoma City office, is not eligible for remote work, and follows core work hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The annual salary is $90,000. The role is supported by the IIJA Well Plugging Grant, and continued employment is subject to the availability of grant funds.

Requirements

• Admission to the Oklahoma Bar Association.
• One year of experience practicing law.
• Knowledge of legal principles and their application; legal research methods; Oklahoma statutory law and the Oklahoma Constitution; administrative and constitutional law; trial and administrative hearing procedures; and rules of evidence.
• Skill in conducting independent and difficult research; analyzing, appraising, and applying legal principles, applicable law, and precedent to complex legal or factual scenarios; presenting proposed findings of fact, conclusions of law, and supporting arguments clearly and concisely in oral and written form; presenting, explaining, and arguing cases and legal issues; composing correspondence explaining complex legal matters; and communicating effectively with internal personnel and the public.
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Employment is contingent on a favorable background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in oil and gas conservation and well plugging.

Responsibilities

• Analyze factual and legal issues when reviewing policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and technical manuals.
• Research case law, statutes, policies, rules, and regulations, and prepare memoranda of law.
• Prepare necessary legal documents and advisory opinions.
• Draft or comment on proposed legislation and changes to rules or regulations as needed.
• Represent a regulatory division in cases before an OCC Administrative Law Judge or the Commission.
• Work with division staff and prepare applications or complaints, proposed orders, briefs, motions, and other documents related to hearings.
• Participate in pre-hearing conferences and hearings, examine witnesses, and argue motions.
• Negotiate contractual matters and draft contracts and other legal instruments or documents as needed.
• Review cases and prepare reports, exhibits, and legal memoranda outlining factual and legal issues and recommending disposition.
• Answer general legal inquiries from the public and staff, assist the public with complaints and questions involving regulated entities, and potentially mediate disputes between consumers and regulated entities.
• Perform related work as required and assigned.

Benefits

• Annual leave accrual of 15 days per year during the first 1–5 years of service, 18 days per year for 5–10 years, 20 days per year for 10–20 years, and 25 days per year for over 20 years.
• Sick leave accrued at 15 days per year.
• Comprehensive health insurance package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and a flexible medical spending account.
• Benefit allowance to offset insurance premium costs for employees and eligible dependents.
• Defined Contribution Plan or Deferred Compensation Plan retirement options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed