Assistant General Counsel

Assistant General Counsel IVThe incumbent will represent the agency, its Board, and agency personnel in legal proceedings and will be responsible for a wide array of legal issues to include employment law, constitutional law and civil rights, EMTALA, mental health law, department investigations, legislation, policies, ethics, and litigation in all state and federal courts along with other tribunals.Application period: Open until filledFull-timeVacancies: 2Annual Salary: Commensurate with experienceFLSA Status: ExemptMinimum Qualifications and Experience:Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law schoolA license to practice law in State of OklahomaAn active membership with the Oklahoma Bar AssociationSeven years of legal experience including two years of litigation, or agency-defined experience in the practice of law e.g. tax, or supervisory experienceSpecial Requirements:Applicants must be willing and able to fulfill any job-related travel normally associated with this position and as such have a valid driver's license.Benefit Highlights: ODMHSAS is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Our benefits include:Generous state-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiumsA wide choice of health insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitationsFlexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care11 paid holidays15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first yearRetirement Savings Plan with a generous matchLongevity Bonus for years of serviceTraining opportunities for CEU requirementsAbout ODMHSAS: The Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (ODMHSAS) is the state's mental health and substance use treatment services system.

The department's core mission is to provide prevention and treatment services for Oklahomans who are indigent and without a means to pay. To address those needs, ODMHSAS has multiple state-operated facilities across Oklahoma that target different populations.Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request. An Equal Opportunity Employer.Equal Opportunity EmploymentThe 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.