Description:
Preferred Minimum QualificationsLevel I - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, a license to practice law in the State of Oklahoma, and membership in the Oklahoma Bar Association.
Level II - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, a license to practice law in the State of Oklahoma; an active membership in the Oklahoma Bar Association, and two years of legal experience or adjudicative experience.
Level III - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, a license to practice law in the State of Oklahoma, an active membership of the Oklahoma Bar Association, and five years of legal experience or adjudicative experience.
Level IV - Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, a license to practice law in the State of Oklahoma, an active membership with the Oklahoma Bar Association, and seven years of legal experience including two years of litigation, or agency-defined experience in the practice of law e.g. tax, or supervisory experience.
Job Responsibilities:
- The position involves preparation and filing of pleadings and trial of cases in child support-related hearings in district and administrative courts.
- Duties will also include consultation and negotiation with other attorneys and customers of Oklahoma Child Support Services, and interpretation of laws, regulations, opinions of the court, and policy.
- The position will train and assist staff with preparation of legal documents and ensure their compliance with ethical considerations.
Preference Statement:
Preference may be given to candidates with experience in child support.
If you have questions, please contact DHS.Careers@okdhs.org
OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.
