Assistant District Attorney

Position Summary

The District Attorney's Office for Osage and Pawnee Counties is seeking an Assistant District Attorney to serve in the Pawnee County office. This is a unique opportunity for an attorney who wants meaningful courtroom work, real responsibility, and the chance to serve a rural community where a good prosecutor can make a lasting difference.

This position is ideal for an attorney who is ready to take ownership of a meaningful public service role. The Pawnee County ADA must be capable of independently managing the day‑to‑day responsibilities of a county prosecutor's office, while also working as part of a larger district team with support from other Assistant District Attorneys and the District Attorney.

We are looking for someone who wants to serve a community, make sound decisions, work well with others, support victims, build trust with law enforcement, and uphold the highest standards of ethical prosecution.

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

• Handling criminal and juvenile cases in Pawnee County from filing through final disposition.
• Making sound, ethical charging and plea recommendation decisions.
• Preparing and trying cases before a jury.
• Working closely with victims and ensuring their rights and voices are respected.
• Collaborating with law enforcement agencies in case preparation and legal guidance.
• Maintaining strong professional relationships with courthouse personnel, judges, court staff, defense attorneys, law enforcement, and community partners.
• Seeking justice in a way that protects the public, respects the law, and maintains the integrity of the office.

• A Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• A license to practice law in Oklahoma, or the ability to become licensed in Oklahoma.
• Strong ethical standards and sound judgment.
• The ability to work independently.
• The ability to work well with victims, law enforcement, courthouse personnel, and the public.
• A willingness and ability to do trial work.
• Prior prosecution or criminal law experience is helpful, but the most important qualifications are integrity, judgment, work ethic, and the ability to handle responsibility.

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 any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. DAC also has a strict no‑retaliation policy that prohibits retaliation against individuals who report discrimination or harassment, or who participate in investigations into such conduct.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.