Oklahoma Indigent Defense System · 1 week ago
Assistant Attorney General - Victim Advocacy and Services
Oklahoma County, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelThe Oklahoma Indigent Defense System is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for their Victim Advocacy and Services unit. This role involves providing direct services to victims of crime, ensuring compliance with legal requirements, and advising on administrative matters related to victim services.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
Ensure all legal requirements of VASU’s programs and other responsibilities and tasks are met
Review and provide guidance to the OAG on administrative rules, legislation, and proposed bills for impacts on VASU and/or victims
Attend all required meetings and provide updates on VASU’s activities as needed and as appropriate
Ensure all Open Meetings Act requirements are satisfied for meetings conducted by VASU
Prepare and submit weekly reports on VASU’s activities and other important updates
Review all VASU contracts, make any required amendments, and submit for leadership execution
Conduct legal research to assist with the administration of VASU’s programs or as otherwise needed
Draft memorandums and correspondence as needed for VASU matters
Review and edit reports or other publications drafted by the unit
Review and update internal VASU policies as necessary and in consultation with VASU’s Director
Assist with training and outreach efforts offered by the unit
Make enforcement recommendations against certified programs in violation of standards and criteria or grant recipients misusing awarded funds
File administrative actions against certified programs when required
Advise the OAG on issues affecting or related to VASU and/or victims
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Applicants must be, or be eligible to become, licensed attorneys in the State of Oklahoma
Strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills are required
All applicants must agree in writing to complete, and satisfactorily pass, a background investigation
Preferred
Experience in victim services
Company
Oklahoma Indigent Defense System
Oklahoma Indigent Defense System is a State of Oklahoma agency located in Norman, Oklahoma
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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