Associate Attorney

About the role

A growing multi-office Oklahoma law firm seeks an Associate Attorney to join their team in Ada, OK. The position offers an excellent opportunity for a recently licensed or early-career attorney to gain meaningful courtroom experience, receive direct mentorship from an experienced attorney, and build a strong foundation in Oklahoma criminal and family law.

Responsibilities

• Assist with criminal and family law matters from intake through resolution
• Appear in court and participate in hearings and other legal proceedings
• Work directly with an experienced attorney to develop practical legal skills
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal documents
• Draft pleadings, motions, correspondence, and other court filings
• Meet with clients and assist with ongoing client communication
• Develop strong case management and courtroom skills
• Learn Oklahoma district court practices and procedures
• Support case strategy and preparation as experience develops
• Take on increasing responsibility and independence over time

Requirements

• Active Oklahoma Bar license and good standing
• Strong interest in criminal law, family law, or both
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Coachability and openness to feedback
• Professional judgment and integrity
• Ability to work collaboratively while developing increasing independence

Nice-to-Haves

• Recent law school graduation or early-career legal experience
• Prior courtroom, clerkship, internship, or externship experience
• Experience with criminal or family law matters
• Familiarity with Oklahoma district court procedures
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, or other legal documents

Benefits

• Base salary of $85,000-$100,000, depending on experience and qualifications
• Performance-based compensation tied to collections and production
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Direct training and mentorship from an experienced Oklahoma attorney
• Hands-on courtroom and litigation experience
• Opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as your skills develop
• Long-term career growth and advancement opportunities within a growing multi-office law firm
• Expected workload of approximately 40-50 hours per week with flexibility in how those hours are structured

Schedule

Approximately 40-50 hours per week with flexibility in how those hours are structured

Pay

$85,000-$100,000, depending on experience and qualifications

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off

Company Culture

Respectful, collaborative, and no-drama professional culture

Supportive and inclusive workplace that welcomes veterans, minority attorneys, and Native American attorneys

Equal Opportunity Employer

Trueline and its clients are committed to a diverse workforce and welcome smart and ambitious applicants without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.