Oklahoma State Department of Health
Assistant General Counsel II
Oklahoma State Department of Health, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States,
Job Posting Title:
Assistant General Counsel II
Agency:
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Supervisory Organization:
340 Office of General Counsel
Job Posting End Date:
October 13, 2023
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date:
Continuous
Full/Part-Time:
Full time
Job Type:
Regular
Compensation:
The annual salary is up to $90,000.00 based on education and experience.
Location:
Central Office - 123 S. Robert S Kerr Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Salary:
$90,000.00
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday
Primary Hours:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Why you’ll love it here!
RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive.
Benefits:
Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
11 paid holidays a year.
Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
Employee discounts with a variety of companies and vendors.
Longevity Bonus for years of service.
Position Description:
The Attorney/Assistant General Counsel will be within the Office of the General Counsel handling a wide variety of legal issues for the Department’s administrative service areas and program areas. The lawyer will assume all functions of planning, organizing and monitoring legal activities, interpreting laws and regulations, providing legal advice, counsel and assistance. In addition, the Assistant General Counsel will be expected to work under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment in legal issues large in scope, complexity, and activity.
Duties:
Prepares briefs, pleadings, motions, petitions and other legal documents.
Reviews existing contracts, providing legal advice and counsel regarding the terms and conditions.
Analyzes complex factual and legal issues and prepares legal opinions, memorandums of fact and law and other legal documents.
Exercises responsibility for the development, preparation, and presentation of cases before administrative, state, federal, and appellate courts.
Evaluates complex legal issues and provides advice, counsel, and assistance regarding legal matters.
Assists in drafting bills and amendments for legislative consideration, completes reports on changes in legislation, evaluates proposed legislation and makes recommendations for agency action in response thereto.
Reviews and/or drafts proposed agency rules.
Performs legal research and reports findings and conclusions.
Advises on law, regulations, and opinions of the courts and those of the Attorney General; prepares or directs the preparation of interpretations outlining facts and the applicable legal, administrative or executive decisions.
Advises on questions of law or administrative policy involved in the operation of the agency and its contacts with industry, private or professional associations, state federal, or local government, and the general public.
Performs related work as assigned.
Experience with the development, preparation, and presentation of cases before administrative, state or federal court.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice law in the State of Oklahoma.
Minimum 5 years legal experience as a licensed attorney.
Experience in administrative law, criminal law, litigation, and/or other areas of law involved in the operations of a government agency preferred.
Valued Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
Knowledge of legal principles and their application; of legal research methods; of the scope of Oklahoma statutory laws and provisions of the Oklahoma Constitution, of the United States Constitution, of the law and regulations on human resource management; of the principles of administrative law; of trial and hearing procedures and the rules of evidence. Skill in directing and/or performing independent and difficult research; in analyzing, appraising and applying legal principles, facts and precedents to difficult legal or factual problems; in communicating effectively both orally and in writing; in presenting statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically in written or oral form; in presenting, explaining, or arguing cases to administrative commissions, boards, or courts; in dictating correspondence involving the explanation of difficult legal matters.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
This position is set in an office environment, computer based. While performing the duties of the job, employees are frequently required to stand, walk, lift, and reach. Travel may be required.
Application Requirements:
If education, certification, or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation by the time of interview.
All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
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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Assistant General Counsel II
Agency:
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Supervisory Organization:
340 Office of General Counsel
Job Posting End Date:
October 13, 2023
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date:
Continuous
Full/Part-Time:
Full time
Job Type:
Regular
Compensation:
The annual salary is up to $90,000.00 based on education and experience.
Location:
Central Office - 123 S. Robert S Kerr Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Salary:
$90,000.00
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday
Primary Hours:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Why you’ll love it here!
RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive.
Benefits:
Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
11 paid holidays a year.
Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
Employee discounts with a variety of companies and vendors.
Longevity Bonus for years of service.
Position Description:
The Attorney/Assistant General Counsel will be within the Office of the General Counsel handling a wide variety of legal issues for the Department’s administrative service areas and program areas. The lawyer will assume all functions of planning, organizing and monitoring legal activities, interpreting laws and regulations, providing legal advice, counsel and assistance. In addition, the Assistant General Counsel will be expected to work under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment in legal issues large in scope, complexity, and activity.
Duties:
Prepares briefs, pleadings, motions, petitions and other legal documents.
Reviews existing contracts, providing legal advice and counsel regarding the terms and conditions.
Analyzes complex factual and legal issues and prepares legal opinions, memorandums of fact and law and other legal documents.
Exercises responsibility for the development, preparation, and presentation of cases before administrative, state, federal, and appellate courts.
Evaluates complex legal issues and provides advice, counsel, and assistance regarding legal matters.
Assists in drafting bills and amendments for legislative consideration, completes reports on changes in legislation, evaluates proposed legislation and makes recommendations for agency action in response thereto.
Reviews and/or drafts proposed agency rules.
Performs legal research and reports findings and conclusions.
Advises on law, regulations, and opinions of the courts and those of the Attorney General; prepares or directs the preparation of interpretations outlining facts and the applicable legal, administrative or executive decisions.
Advises on questions of law or administrative policy involved in the operation of the agency and its contacts with industry, private or professional associations, state federal, or local government, and the general public.
Performs related work as assigned.
Experience with the development, preparation, and presentation of cases before administrative, state or federal court.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited law school.
Licensed to practice law in the State of Oklahoma.
Minimum 5 years legal experience as a licensed attorney.
Experience in administrative law, criminal law, litigation, and/or other areas of law involved in the operations of a government agency preferred.
Valued Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
Knowledge of legal principles and their application; of legal research methods; of the scope of Oklahoma statutory laws and provisions of the Oklahoma Constitution, of the United States Constitution, of the law and regulations on human resource management; of the principles of administrative law; of trial and hearing procedures and the rules of evidence. Skill in directing and/or performing independent and difficult research; in analyzing, appraising and applying legal principles, facts and precedents to difficult legal or factual problems; in communicating effectively both orally and in writing; in presenting statements of fact, law, and argument clearly and logically in written or oral form; in presenting, explaining, or arguing cases to administrative commissions, boards, or courts; in dictating correspondence involving the explanation of difficult legal matters.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
This position is set in an office environment, computer based. While performing the duties of the job, employees are frequently required to stand, walk, lift, and reach. Travel may be required.
Application Requirements:
If education, certification, or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation by the time of interview.
All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
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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