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Civil Rights Attorney / Litigation - General Attorney in Oklahoma City, OK

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. Aug 25,2017 Jul 30,2016 Location USA Oklahoma City OK
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Public Interest

Attorney

Litigation - General (consumer)

Litigation - Civil Rights

Profile

Domestic Violence Staff Attorneys Responsibilities : The candidate will be responsible for providing legal assistance to eligible clients of the program and to be an integral part of the organization’s efforts to be a partner in the state justice community. Perform intake interviews for applicants and assists in screening of clients for eligibility for full representation. Provide high quality legal assistance to eligible clients on matters pertaining to their situations.  Maintain a caseload commensurate with abilities and caseload difficulty. Comply with all applicable regulations, policies and grant requirements. Maintain the highest ethical standards as a member of the State Bar and stay current with updates and changes to the law. Support, promote and participate in the program’s PAI and volunteer activities. Support, promote and participate in community education, outreach and developing good public relations with the client community, state and local bar and other community groups. Direct and monitor activities of volunteers and paralegals as requested by management. Ensure that all applicable client files, data and reports are accurate and complete. Demonstrate knowledge and expertise of the law and legal system. Embrace and support the Organization’s overall mission, standards, policies and procedures, and confidentiality guidelines. Other duties and projects as required by management.

Qualification and Experience

Requirements : The candidate should have a J.D. from an accredited law school and be admitted to practice in Oklahoma or eligibility to take and pass next Oklahoma Bar examination. Must possess litigation skills and experience, a passion for justice and true empathy for the impoverished. Must possess excellent judgment, legal and people skills, as well as litigation skills and experience and a true empathy for the impoverished. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills: able to work well with a wide range of people. Good mentoring skills. Strong legal research skills. Strong ability to prepare for and present evidence at trial. Strong organizational and time management skills. Demonstrate dependability through good attendance and adherence to timelines and schedules. Good follow through. Good analytical skills. Good problem-solving skills. Demonstrate resourcefulness and ability to take initiative in development and completion of projects. Strong sense of community service. Strong proficiency in pc applications. Strong proficiency in company’s case management system. Able and willing to continue professional development.

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