Assistant District Attorney

Job Title

Assistant District Attorney

220 DISTRICT ATTORNEYS COUNCIL

DAC District 15 Fin

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

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

Full/Part-Time:
Full time
Job Type: Regular
Compensation:
Based on Experience and Qualifications

Position Title:

Assistant District Attorney, District 15

Location:

220 State Street, Muskogee, OK 74401 – Muskogee County Courthouse
Status:
Full‑Time/Exempt – Immediate Opening
Closing:
Open Until Filled
Salary:
Based on Experience and Qualifications
Benefits:
Full State of Oklahoma benefits, including generous monthly allowance for health coverage, paid sick and vacation leave earned monthly.

District 15 is seeking a prosecutor who will be responsible for a variety of legal duties, specifically the prosecution of felony and misdemeanors. Other specific assignment duties will vary based on experience.

As an Assistant District Attorney for District 15 you will represent the people of Muskogee County by determining if someone faced with criminal charges has enough evidence to justify opening a case against them. In this regard, you will seek jail or prison time if the defendant is found guilty. The Assistant District Attorney works under the District Attorney. You will interview victims and witnesses in criminal cases, evaluating the evidence surrounding the crime.

Must demonstrate the ability to work both independently and with a team. You will be responsible for the handling of misdemeanor and felony criminal matters, assisting on the entire spectrum from intake to jury trial, and through appeal. Trial skills, case analysis, and plea negotiation skills are required. Duties may include revocation hearings, asset seizures and forfeitures, bond forfeitures, etc.

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school
• Admitted to, and in good standing with, the Oklahoma Bar Association or scheduled for the eisenholder next Oklahoma Bar exam
• Possess excellent oral advocacy, legal analysis and legal writing and editing skills
• Display strong organizational, interpersonal communication, problem‑solving and teamwork skills
• Must be able to pass a fingerprint and background check and maintain a favorable background

Experience is not required but preferred. Will consider newly licensed attorneys and those sitting for the bar exams.

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate‑controlled conditions and exposure to office noise. Most of the work is done in the office or courtroom. While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to talk, stand, bend, walk, and reach with hands and arms; background use of computers and phones is daily. The role occasionally requires the use of office machinery following safety and security protocols.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and references to the following: camille.ragsdalete.ok.us

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position and is not inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required now or in the future.

The Oklahoma District Attorneys Council (DAC) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex (including gender identity or expression and pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or anyʼother characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. DAC also has a strict no‑retaliation policy that prohibits retaliation against individuals who report discrimination :

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