Assistant General Counsel - Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department

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Agency

Supervisory Organization

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Job Type

Compensation

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Co-General Counsels, the Assistant General Counsel (AGC) provides legal counsel to the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation. This work includes advising on policy and procedure, litigation, legal research, contract negotiation and drafting, and monitoring legislative developments. The role involves preparing and litigating cases of varying complexity, with opportunities to progressively handle more challenging matters.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyzes factual and legal issues; conducts legal research

• Confers with tourists and tourism representatives to resolve disputes, to explain regulatory requirements, and to answer questions regarding agency operations

• Writes briefs, motions, orders, and other documents in preparation for or incidental to the hearing of a case

• Advises managers and other relevant personnel on administrative and operational rules, laws, and procedures to include but not limited to agency policy, federal and state laws, and other regulatory mandates required for the agency to conduct business

• Reviews policies, procedures, and other related legal questions for the agency

• Leads and/or participates in conferences with other legal counsel and reviews the opinions and suggestions of other staff attorneys

• Prepares and presents the agency’s case in administrative hearings and cases involving litigation of tourism-related issues before a district court

• Participates in pre-hearing conferences, conducts discovery, examines and cross-examines witnesses, argues motions before the Court or hearing officer and summarizes the agency’s case

• Prepares reports, exhibits and legal memoranda from the records and hearings outlining the factual and legal issues and recommends disposition of a current case

• Examines or interviews petitioners, claimants, and defendants involved in administrative proceedings of the agency and court proceedings brought by the agency

• Drafts and/or comments on proposed legislation or changes in regulations

• Prepares and presents appeals, in both written and oral form, to higher courts of record

• Performs related work as required and assigned

• Mentors or oversees lower-level staff and projects within an assigned area in an effective and professional manner, as assigned

• Provides training, guidance and support to staff, as assigned

COMPLEXITY OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Comprehensive Knowledge of

• Applicable state and federal tourism laws

• Applicable state administrative code regulations

• Constitutional law and the Oklahoma Constitution

• Agency policies and procedures

• Trial and hearing procedures

• Rules of evidence

• Methods and techniques for conducting legal research

• Legal principles and their application

Strong Skills in

• Critical thinking

• Conducting legal research

• Written and oral communication

• Microsoft Office

• Attention to detail

• Sound judgment

• Decision making

• Case preparation

Ability to

• Present statements of fact and law

• Understand, interpret, and apply laws

• Clearly and logically articulate position in written and oral form

• Analyze, interpret, and apply various laws, rules, regulations, agency policies, and procedures

• Direct and/or perform independent and difficult research, analyzing, appraising, and applying legal principles and precedents to difficult legal or factual problems

• Manage multiple priorities while ensuring compliance with applicable laws/statutes and deadlines

• Develop briefings, presentations, and reports

• Represent the division and agency with professionalism and integrity

• Problem-solve in a team environment

• Persuade others

• Develop consensus in a team environment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

J.D. from an accredited law school; PLUS licensed to practice law in the State of Oklahoma; PLUS an active member of the State Bar of Oklahoma.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Preference may be given to candidates who have extensive legal experience with tourism laws.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Exhibit manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate a computer, keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and

other office equipment. Ability to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids. Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels, with or without aids. Ability to communicate clearly. Physical ability to lift up to 15 pounds, to bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk and reach. Duties are normally performed in an office environment with a moderate noise level.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Travel may be required for this position. Applicants must have reliable transportation and be willing and able to perform all job-related travel. Possession and maintenance of a valid Oklahoma State Driver’s License is also required.

Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation’s normal work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 5:00pm. This schedule may require minor flexibility based on the needs of the agency.

Telework may be required based on the needs of the agency, division, and section. If applicable, applicant must be willing and able to work BOTH on-site and telework at an off-site location, generally in the applicant’s home. Applicant must have a secure internet connection and a dedicated telephone (landline) or smart phone device during scheduled working hours.

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.

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