Deputy Attorney General - Civil Rights
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Deputy Attorney General - Civil RightsAgency
049 ATTORNEY GENERALSupervisory Organization
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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
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Full/Part-Time
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naJob Description
Date Open: Immediately
Date Closed: Open until filled
Title: Deputy Attorney General
Annual Salary: $141,734
Location: Oklahoma City, OK or Tulsa, OK
The Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General is currently seeking a full-time Deputy Attorney General for our Civil Rights Enforcement Unit.
Position Summary:
The Attorney Generals Civil Rights Enforcement Unit is responsible for enforcing Oklahomas anti-discrimination laws, providing educational resources, and partnering with the public to positively and proactively advance the cause of civil rights for the equal benefit of all Oklahomans. The Deputy Attorney General organizes, directs, and supervises the Civil Rights Enforcement Unit. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Review and issue final determinations, pursuant to relevant law
Oversee, and at times appear in, court proceedings involving Oklahoma Anti-Discrimination Act enforcement litigation
Assign, direct and evaluate the work of subordinate attorneys, investigators, and support staff
Effectively and professionally communicate and engage in conflict resolution
Effectively research, prepare, analyze, and understand complex civil rights information and legal issues
Develop and implement effective investigation, litigation, outreach, and training programs
Review, approve, and implement agency partnership agreements
Analyze and compile statistical information for metric evaluations and annual reports
This position may require some travel, both within and outside the State
Qualifications:
Applicants must be a licensed attorney and have a minimum of five (5) years experience in the practice of law. Strong writing and oral advocacy skills are required. Preference may be given to candidates with supervisory experience and/or experience in civil rights law.
The Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General is an equal employment employer and does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, sex/gender, color, age, national origin, genetic information, religion, or disability, so long as the disability does not render the person unable to perform the essential functions of the position for which employed with a reasonable accommodation. All employees of the Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General are at will employees.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account. Go to Careers app on WD home screen>Click on 'Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma'.
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