Overview
We are searching for tenacious, perceptive Associate Attorney with a minimum of 2 years practice experience, who is either currently licensed in Oklahoma, or capable and willing to become licensed in Oklahoma, to assist with managing a diverse portfolio of cases in NE Oklahoma, with practice areas focused in either criminal/family law or civil litigation.

Duties

• The Associate Attorney's responsibilities include meeting with clients to ascertain their needs, choosing the most appropriate course of action, and representing clients' interests at meetings and in court. During the process, you will be required to collaborate with and report to the Attorney in charge of each case.
• To be successful as an Associate Attorney, you should demonstrate outstanding research skills. Ultimately, a top-notch Associate Attorney will exhibit at least some familiarity with all subspecialties of their field and will utilize this knowledge to successfully conclude cases, as needed.
• Associate Attorney Responsibilities:
• Consulting with clients to ascertain the details and merits of each case.
• Conducting research using legislation, case law, and other legal texts as sources to decide on a modus operandi.
• Drafting legal texts, including reports, contracts, and appeals.
• Representing clients at meetings, hearings and trials.
• Advocating for acquittal or clemency in criminal matters, and/or pursuing solutions in regard to various civil matters.
• Informing the managing attorney about relevant developments in each case.
• Ensuring that data obtained during interactions with clients remain confidential and are stored securely.
• Reporting on hours spent on each assignment in the MyCase practice management and billing system.
• Remaining abreast of changes to legislation.

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Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in Oklahoma.
• Proven experience practicing as an Attorney.
• Familiarity with legislation and case law within.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Perceptive and meticulous, with a thorough understanding of human behavior.
• Capacity to regulate and perform under stress.

We invite qualified candidates who are passionate about the law and committed to providing exceptional client service to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Legal practice: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Oklahoma license to practice law (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Ardmore, OK 73401 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ardmore, OK 73401: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person