Assistant General Counsel - OCTIC

About the role

The DPS legal division seeks an attorney for a role dedicated to supporting the Oklahoma Counter Terrorism Intelligence Center (OCTIC).

Responsibilities

• Provides advice and counsel to OCTIC
• Affords protection to privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties
• Ensures compliance with federal and state laws and regulations
• Reviews intelligence products disseminated by and through OCTIC
• Assists OCTIC in the development of policy and procedure
• Supports OCTIC in the development and maintenance of key relationships with federal, state, local, tribal and territorial partners
• Aids OCTIC with grant development and management
• Supports OCTIC leadership in the management of key projects

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• A license to practice law in the State of Oklahoma
• Active membership in the Oklahoma Bar Association
• Ability to obtain a secret-level security clearance

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a prosecutorial or law enforcement role
• Prior experience with federal civil rights laws

Skills

• Knowledge of methods and techniques for conducting legal research
• Legal principles and their application
• Civil procedure and rules of evidence
• Trial and hearing procedure
• Strong skills in critical thinking
• Conducting legal research
• Written and oral communication
• Microsoft 365 applications
• Using technology effectively in legal practice and agency operations
• Attention to detail
• Project management
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and apply various laws, rules, regulations, agency policies, and procedures
• Clearly and logically articulate legal analysis and recommendations in written and oral form
• Write briefs, motions, orders, and other documents in preparation for or incidental to a matter in litigation or administrative adjudication
• Support and, as assigned, lead agency projects requiring legal, organizational, or cross-functional coordination
• Provide training, guidance, and support to agency personnel, as assigned

Benefits

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
• 11 paid holidays a year
• Paid maternity leave for eligible employees
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and vendors
• A longevity bonus based on years of service

Pay

$65,000-$90,000, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full time