Location: Carter,OK, USA
Job Posting Title
Assistant District Attorney - Juvenile
Agency
220 DISTRICT ATTORNEYS COUNCIL
Supervisory Organization
DAC District 20 Fin
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Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
Job Description
POSITION TITLE: Assistant District Attorney-Juvenile
LOCATION: Carter County Office, Ardmore, OK
STATUS: Full-Time
WHEN: Immediate Opening
SALARY: Commensurate with experience
CLOSING DATE: Open until filed.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Located in the heart of Lake Country, District 20 is the home to Lake Murray, Lake Texoma, Lake of the Arbuckles and the Chickasaw National Recreational Center, Turner Falls, as well as Lake Crest Hotel & Casino at Lake Murray, Winstar Casino, Artesian Hotel & Casino, and soon the Hard Rock Caf at Lake Texoma. Carter County is the main o?ce in the district with satellite o?ces in Johnston, Love, Marshall & Murray Counties. Ardmore is a growing community with a vibrant downtown and small town feel with big city amenities located half-way between Oklahoma City and Dallas. The o?ce is open Monday -Friday 8-5 and closed for an hour for lunch.
The Juvenile Assistant District Attorney is assigned to handle all 10A juvenile cases relating to children and families as well as truancy cases. This ADA will review DHS DA reports submitted to our o?ce to determine whether deprived actions are ?led, meet and sta? delinquent actions with OJA, prosecute deprived and delinquent actions, handle all juvenile cases prosecuted by this o?ce. In addition, the ADA will also carry a criminal caseload of misdemeanors and select felony o?enses. The ADA will be responsible for ?ling, prosecuting, and representing the State in all facets of the criminal case in Carter County and occasional travel to the other counties.
Attorney may advise county o?cials as requested. Attorney will work closely with other attorneys, sta?, partner agencies, law enforcement, defense attorneys and the bench.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Prior prosecution experience is preferred but not required. Prefer but not required prior legal experience. Juris Doctorate from accredited law school. Admitted to and good standing with Oklahoma Bar Association.
Applicants must possess strong writing and research skills, and the ability to effectively communicate and work with law enforcement, elected officials, attorneys, and other agencies.
Must be able to pass a fingerprint and background check and have no criminal history.
To apply: Send your resume, cover letter, references, and writing sample to Cassie Hightower, 107 1st Avenue SW, Ardmore, OK 73401 or email to ...@dac.state.ok.us.
Disclaimer: This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.
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