The Oklahoma Bar Journal February 2024

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

POSITIONS AVAILABLE

THE U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF OKLAHOMA IN MUSKOGEE, OK, is seek ing applicants for multiple Assistant U.S. Attorney posi tions for our Criminal Division. AUSAs in the Criminal Division have the unique opportunity to represent the United States of America by directing the investigation and prosecution of federal offenses occurring within the Eastern District, including Indian Country. Salary is based on the number of years of professional attorney experience. Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active mem ber of the bar in good standing (any U.S. jurisdiction) and have at least one (1) year post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience. Prior violent crime prosecution and jury trial experience is preferred. AUSAs may live within 25 miles of the district which includes much of the Tulsa metropoli tan area. See vacancy announcement 23-12029252-AUSA at www.usajobs.gov (Exec Office for US Attorneys). Applications must be submitted online. See How to Apply section of announcement for specific information. Questions may be directed to Jessica Alexander, Human Resources Specialist, via email at Jessica.Alexander@usdoj.gov. This is an open, continuous announcement that has been extended to June 28, 2024. Additional reviews of applications will be conducted periodically, until all positions are filled. CIVIL DIVISION ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEY, Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Office. Qualifications: 10 years of federal court litigation expe rience in civil matters, and government defense or insurance defense experience, and first chair civil jury trial experience. Compensation and benefits com mensurate with experience for this career position. State benefits. Resume Contact: Aaron Etherington at aaron.etherington@oklahomacounty.org.

General Counsel Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System The Oklahoma Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) is seeking applications for the position of General Counsel. The individual in this position is the primary legal counsel to the agency and the Board of Trustees. OPERS is a state agency that administers four retirement plans for approxi mately 80,000 state and local government employ ees, elected officials, and state justices and judges. The General Counsel is responsible for representing the agency in all civil litigation including adminis trative hearings and appeals unless outside counsel is employed. The General Counsel provides legal advice, develops administrative rules, and drafts legal opinions and contracts. The General Counsel is responsible for advising the Executive Director and the Board of Trustees on all legal issues. The General Counsel is responsible for the management and supervision of the Assistant General Counsel and any other legal support staff. To be considered, an individual must have a Juris Doctorate degree, be a member in good standing with the Oklahoma Bar Association, have at least seven years of experience as a practicing attorney, and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Excellent legal research and writing skills are required. Knowledge of legal principles and their application to public retirement entities and state agencies is preferred. Salary will be commensurate with relevant experi ence, not to exceed $165,000 per year. Benefits include a paid benefit allowance to help cover the cost of health, dental, and life insurance, optional flexible spending accounts for health care and/or dependent care, 11 paid holidays per year, paid time off for vaca tion and sick days, a retirement savings plan, and annual longevity bonuses after two years of service. To apply, email a current resume and cover let ter demonstrating how your specific experience aligns with the essential job functions, the neces sary knowledge, skills, and abilities, and the edu cation and experience requirements of the position to dbyrd@opers.ok. gov. Application deadline: February 22, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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