Attorney

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Agency

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Job Description

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Under the general supervision and direction of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission’s (“Commission” or “OCC”) General Counsel - Agency, perform professional legal work by providing advice and representation on matters relating to the regulation of petroleum storage tanks, oil and gas, public utilities, and transportation and on matters impacting the agency as a whole, including human resources and contracting in accordance with state purchasing rules.

• Analyzes factual and legal issues in the review of policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and case records.

• Conducts specialized research of case law, statutes, policies, rules, and regulations, and prepares memoranda of law.

• Prepares necessary legal documents and advisory opinions related to appeals of Commission orders to the Oklahoma Supreme Court.

• May draft or comment on proposed legislation or changes in rules and/or regulations.

• Represents the Commission in cases at the Oklahoma Civil Service Division and in state and federal courts. This includes drafting pleadings and briefs, conducting discovery and appearing in court.

• May negotiate contractual matters and draft the necessary contracts and other legal instruments or documents.

• Answers general inquiries concerning legal issues from the Commission. leadership, including guidance on the Open Records and Open Meeting Acts.

• Performs related work as required and assigned.

Admission to the Oklahoma Bar Association and at least five (5) years of experience in the practice of law.

• Knowledge of legal principles and their application; legal research methods; the scope of Oklahoma statutory law and provisions of the Oklahoma Constitution, principles of administrative and constitutional law, trial and administrative hearing procedures, and rules of evidence.

• Skilled in performing independent and difficult research; analyzing, appraising, and applying legal principles, applicable law, and precedent to complex legal or factual scenarios; presenting proposed findings of fact, conclusions of law, and supporting argument clearly and concisely in oral and written form; effectively presenting, explaining, and arguing cases and legal issues; composing correspondence involving the explanation of complex legal matters; effectively communicating with internal personnel and the public.

• Preferred candidates will have experience in state government, administrative law, employment law, practice in state or federal courts, (including appellate practice), applicable regulated industry experience, and excellent writing skills.

The work location will be in the Oklahoma City office of the Corporation Commission. Core work hours for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission are Monday through Friday, 8am-4:30pm. This schedule may require flexibility based on the needs of the agency.

As an employee with the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, you will enjoy excellent state benefits including:

• 15 days per year of annual leave
• 15 days per year of sick leave
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Longevity bonus
• A comprehensive health insurance package – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and flexible medical spending account
• A generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Retirement plans: Defined Contribution Plan or Deferred Compensation Plan

• Contingent on a favorable background check

• FLSA Exempt status

• Must maintain a valid driver’s license

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.

All employees appointed to state service, whether initial hiring, transferring from one state agency to another state agency, or returning to state service following a break in service will be required to complete a twelve-month trial period in accordance with Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Rule 260:130-19-30.

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 active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.