Associate Attorney

What You'll Do as the Associate Attorney

• Handle criminal and family law matters from intake through resolution
• Represent clients in court, hearings, and other legal proceedings
• Manage a caseload with significant independence
• Develop case strategy and exercise sound independent legal judgment
• Meet with clients and build strong, professional client relationships
• Prepare pleadings, motions, legal correspondence, and other legal documents
• Work closely with a paralegal and remote support resources
• Manage the daily operations of the Tulsa office
• Build and grow a personal book of business and overall office practice
• Consult with experienced attorneys throughout the firm when appropriate
• Take ownership of the Tulsa office while benefiting from the infrastructure of a larger Oklahoma law firm

Must-Haves as the Associate Attorney

• Active Oklahoma Bar license and good standing
• Strong interest in criminal law, family law, or both
• Ability to work independently without an on-site supervising attorney
• Strong courtroom presence and communication skills
• Excellent organization and case management abilities
• Strong professional judgment and decision-making skills
• Self-direction, initiative, and accountability
• Entrepreneurial mindset and genuine interest in building a practice

Nice-to-Haves as the Associate Attorney

• Prior experience handling criminal law matters
• Prior experience handling family law matters
• Existing courtroom experience
• Experience independently managing a caseload
• Existing referral network or developing book of business
• Big Law or larger firm experience, although it is not required

Our Client Offers

• Base salary of $90,000-$120,000, depending on experience and qualifications
• Progressive collections-based bonus structure with significant performance-based earning potential
• Accelerated advancement opportunities toward partnership for attorneys who demonstrate strong performance and commitment
• Real autonomy as the primary attorney in the Tulsa office
• Opportunity to build a personal book of business and grow the office's practice
• Established support from experienced attorneys and firm-wide systems and resources
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling within the expectations of the role
• Expected workload of approximately 40-50 hours per week with flexibility in how those hours are structured
• Respectful, collaborative, and no-drama professional culture
• Supportive and inclusive workplace that welcomes veterans, minority attorneys, and Native American attorneys