Attorney II

Job Posting Title

Attorney II

410 COMM. OF THE LAND OFFICE

Commissioners Land Office–Administration

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Full time

Regular

Compensation: $72,000 to $83,000 based on education and experience.

MISSION. STEWARDSHIP. IMPACT. At the Commissioners of the Land Office (CLO), our work directly supports public education across Oklahoma. Through responsible management of the state’s land, minerals, and investments, we help generate funding that benefits schools and future generations. Join a team committed to public service, accountability, and making a meaningful difference across the state. To learn more about CLO, please visit CLO.ok.gov.

CLO offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees and their families, including:

• Generous Benefits Allowance: Up to $21,934.08 annually, based on family size, to help cover the cost of benefits
• Comprehensive Insurance Options: Choose from a variety of plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Pre-tax savings for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement: Pathfinder 401K with up to a 7% match
• Generous Leave: Full-time employees receive 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year
• Paid Holidays: Enjoy 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees may receive up to six weeks of paid parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child after completing two years of service.
• Employee Discounts: Access discounts with a variety of companies and vendors
• Longevity Bonus: Receive a bonus after two years of service, with annual bonuses thereafter
• Compensatory Time: Available for both FLSA exempt and nonexempt employees
• Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential support and helpful resources for you and your family

The Attorney II provides professional legal services to the Commissioners of the Land Office (CLO), supporting the General Counsel in the delivery of legal advice, representation, and compliance related to the agency’s statutory duties and trust responsibilities. This position performs journey-level legal work, handling a wide range of assigned legal matters with increasing independence while operating within established legal frameworks and under the direction of the General Counsel.

Attorney II advises agency leadership and staff, represents the agency in administrative and judicial proceedings, and prepares legal documents necessary to support CLO operations, enforcement activities, and risk management.

This position is posted at the Attorney II level and may be underfilled as an Attorney I, depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. An employee appointed at the Attorney I level will perform assignments commensurate with the employee’s experience under closer direction and review of the General Counsel. The scope, complexity, and independence of assignments will increase as proficiency is demonstrated.

• Attorney II:
  Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; active membership in good standing with the Oklahoma Bar Association; license to practice law in the State of Oklahoma; and two years of legal or adjudicative experience.
  • Attorney I Underfill:
    Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; active membership in good standing with the Oklahoma Bar Association; and license to practice law in the State of Oklahoma. No prior legal or adjudicative experience is required.
• Working knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, administrative procedures, and legal research and writing techniques.
• Ability to analyze legal issues, exercise sound judgment, and communicate legal positions clearly and professionally.

• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
  • Litigation and court proceedings:
    Oklahoma state courts and federal courts;
  • Oi…