State of Oklahoma · 23 hours ago
Assistant Attorney General IV - Non-Capital Habeas Litigator in Criminal Appeals
Oklahoma County, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$122K/yr - $145K/yr
12+ years expThe State of Oklahoma is seeking an experienced federal habeas corpus litigator for the non-capital team of the Criminal Appeals Unit. The successful candidate will be responsible for representing prison wardens in federal habeas actions and may also represent the State before the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals.
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Responsibilities
Agree to participate and cooperate in the Unit’s multiple-level review process, which includes review of all court filings (with the exception of non-substantive filings such as extension requests) and submissions to other entities (e.g., the Pardon and Parole Board) by a Senior Assistant Attorney General or Supervisory Assistant Attorney General, Chief, or Deputy Chief, and (for all capital or otherwise complex or especially important matters) the Solicitor General
Make edits as directed during the review process. Respectfully discuss any changes regarding which there is disagreement or confusion with the first-level reviewer and/or Chief/Deputy Chief as appropriate
Meet all internal deadlines for peer review—specifically, briefs, other pleadings, or any other document being reviewed should be submitted to the reviewing attorney (Senior Assistant Attorney General or Supervisory Assistant Attorney General) at least ten days prior to the document’s external deadline (e.g., the filing deadline set by the court)
Complete all assigned cases and duties such that cases and duties do not have to be reassigned
Manage sometimes competing deadlines and formulate plans and goals to meet both short- and long-term deadlines
Read appellate records thoroughly and carefully and prepare notes of the record
Write briefs coherently and persuasively and at the standard required by the Unit’s leadership. Specifically, at the time drafts are submitted initially to the first-level reviewer, the draft shall have been thoroughly researched, clearly and effectively written, and carefully proofread to the point that the draft is virtually free of typographical errors
Meet or exceed the Unit’s average productivity level—for non-capital matters, three briefs or one special assignment (such as an oral argument) per month; for capital matters, one brief or one special assignment (such as an oral argument or clemency packet) per month
Assignments are within the sole discretion of the Chief and Deputy Chief, and the employee must be willing to accept and work on a variety of types of case assignments (whether regular briefs or special assignments, etc.) with a positive attitude
Advanced knowledge of applicable state and/or federal laws, regulations, and policies, as well as the methods and techniques for conducting legal research and writing
Advanced level writing skills
Advanced level ability to provide oral arguments and handle federal evidentiary hearings
Subject matter expert on various topics
Ability to work independently
Ability to act as a senior leader within the agency
Ability to maintain integrity and confidentiality
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Must have a state bar license and either be, or be eligible to become, licensed to practice law in the State of Oklahoma
Must have at least fifteen years of applicable experience in the practice of law or at least twelve years of experience as an attorney within the Office of the Attorney General
Exemplary writing, research, and oral advocacy skills are required
Prior federal habeas corpus experience is also required
All applicants must agree in writing to complete, and satisfactorily pass, a background investigation
Preferred
Prior oral argument, courtroom, or federal clerkship experience is preferred
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