Assistant District Attorney

Position Title

Assistant District Attorney – Juvenile Division - District 23

Pottawatomie County, Shawnee, Oklahoma

Lincoln County, Chandler, Oklahoma

Full-Time, Exempt, Immediate Opening

Open until filled

Commensurate with applicable experience and qualifications

• Full State of Oklahoma benefits, including generous monthly allowance for health coverage, paid sick and vacation leave earned monthly. Paid holidays.

DISTRICT 23 is seeking one Assistant District Attorney for the prosecution of juvenile cases, to include but not limit to Juvenile Deprived, Juvenile Delinquent, and Youthful Offender, for the Pottawatomie and Lincoln County Offices of the District Attorney.

The Assistant District Attorney – Juvenile (Juvenile ADA) is an Assistant District Attorney under the general supervision of the District Attorney for the 23rd Judicial District of Oklahoma. The Juvenile ADA represents the State of Oklahoma under the elected District Attorney in the various juvenile courts in Pottawatomie County and Lincoln County. The Juvenile ADA is an employee of the State of Oklahoma and serves at the pleasure of the District Attorney;

to protect the public through proactively advocating as ministers of justice for public safety and welfare.

• Juris Doctorate from accredited law school.
• Admitted to and in good standing with Oklahoma Bar Association license to practice in OK.
• Familiarity with the practice of juvenile law strongly preferred.
• Possess excellent oral advocacy, legal analysis and legal writing and editing skills.
• Display strong organizational, interpersonal communication, problem solving and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal statutes and regulations; constitutional law and the Oklahoma constitution; regulatory policies and procedures; trial and hearing procedures; rules of evidence; various techniques for conducting investigations; methods and techniques for performing legal research; and communication, both oral and written.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to foster a positive, collaborative working environment.
• Ability to prioritize time sensitive matters and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Self-starter with the following attributes: sharp attention to detail, ability to exercise discretion with confidential information, ability to contribute and work as part of a team, positive attitude, and willingness to learn new processes and adapt to new guidelines as needed.
• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation.
• Preference to live within one of the two counties in District 23 (Lincoln or Pottawatomie).

• Represent the State of Oklahoma at all stages of criminal prosecution in Juvenile Court for juvenile cases in Lincoln and Pottawatomie County. This includes, but is not limited to:
  Handling arraignments and corresponding motions Conducting pre-trial hearings, conferences and litigating evidentiary and non-evidentiary motions such as motions for discovery and motions to suppress. Handling trials (bench and jury) as lead counsel, including trials transferred from other locations for jury trial. Work closely with colleagues, victim witness advocates, law enforcement, court personnel, defense attorneys, criminal justice agencies, community partners, and the public to ensure successful, holistic approach to prosecution that balances the safety and well-being of the victims, juveniles, and communities we serve.
• Attend meetings with our community and law enforcement partners.
• Review charging decisions made by law enforcement agencies to make appropriate recommendations and changes as needed.
• Meet with victim families, direct investigatory efforts,…