Staff Attorney

Job no: 492741
Position type: Regular Full-Time Staff
Location: Law School, Oklahoma City
Division/Equivalent: Law School
School/Unit: Law School
Categories: Schools and Colleges

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VP Area: Law School

Department: Law School

FLSA Status: Exempt

Benefit Eligibility:  Yes

Position Summary:

The Staff Attorney within the OCU School of Law works in The Housing Eviction Legal Assistance Program (HELP) providing legal advocacy services and direct representation to clients in Oklahoma County and performing other related duties.

Appointment will be as Associate Staff Attorney, Staff Attorney or Senior Staff Attorney, depending on experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Two or more years of practical legal experience in a related area.
  • Juris Doctor from an ABA approved law school.
  • Admission to the Oklahoma State Bar. 
  • Valid driver’s license.

Job Duties:

  • Provides direct client representation or technical assistance to clinic clients and partner agencies, as necessary.
  • At the Director’s discretion, may assist in direct supervision of clinic students in providing representation, counseling, technical assistance, referrals, and advice to Clinic clients and partner agencies.
  • May assist Director in the selection of clients and development of legal matters.
  • Conducts community outreach as directed.
  • May assist Director in meeting donor/major gift/grant objectives, including attending meetings, drafting reports and contributing to matters impacting Clinic policy.
  • Handles client representation during breaks and summer. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
  • Excellent lawyering and litigation skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent legal research skills and analysis.
  • Demonstrated ability using Microsoft Office Suite products, Lexis and Westlaw.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the contact information for at least three references. Questions should be addressed to Professor Richard Klinge rklinge@okcu.edu. 

Compensation:

The estimated salary range for this position is $60,000 to $65,000 per year, plus comprehensive benefits package. Salary offered will be based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, and in consideration of internal equity. 

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