Assistant General Counsel - Oklahoma Counter Terrorism Intelligence Center

Summary

Assistant General Counsel - OCTICThe DPS legal division seeks an attorney for a role dedicated to supporting the Oklahoma Counter Terrorism Intelligence Center (OCTIC), Oklahoma's fusion center. OCTIC acts as a central information hub for federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial agencies to share information relative to all-threats, and all-hazards, in particular threats from terrorism, targeted violence, transnational organized crime, organized crime, and other homeland security threats.Under the direction of the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel, this role will provide advice and counsel to OCTIC; assist OCTIC with protecting privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties; assist OCTIC with compliance issues concerning federal and state laws and regulations; review intelligence products disseminated by and through OCTIC; assist OCTIC with the development of policy and procedure; support OCTIC in the development and maintenance of key relationships with federal, state, local, tribal and territorial partners; assist OCTIC with grant development and management; and support OCTIC leadership in the management of key projects.Though this position will adhere to a standard work week, the successful candidate will be subject to receiving after-hours calls on a 24/7/365 basis. The successful candidate may spend time working from an office at the DPS headquarters and from an office within the State Capitol Park.The legal division provides a full range of legal services to the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP). We take a practical, service-oriented approach to advising clients across the agency. On any given day, our attorneys may counsel a division director or member of the OHP command staff, respond to a trooper calling from the roadside, advise on policy or legislation, or handle an administrative or litigation matter. We value sound judgment, responsiveness, teamwork, and clear communication—and we pair challenging, meaningful work with an excellent work-life balance. Our day-to-day experience is best described as "Never a Dull Moment."The legal division's practice spans general counsel services; employment and administrative law; administrative rules, policy, and legislative matters; contracts; litigation and adversarial proceedings; training; and agency-wide projects. The breadth of the practice gives attorneys substantial opportunities to develop new skills, assume responsibility, and grow into new practice areas over the course of a career.We know benefits matter. Eligible employees receive a competitive benefits package that includes:Generous state-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiumsA wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitationsFlexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent careA Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match5 days of paid vacation and 15 days of sick leave for full-time employees the first year11 paid holidays a yearPaid maternity leave for eligible employeesEmployee discounts with a variety of companies and vendorsA longevity bonus based on years of serviceDuties and Responsibilities:Analyzes factual and legal issues; conducts legal researchAdvises agency leaders and personnel on federal and state law, administrative rules, agency policies and procedures, and other legal or regulatory requirements affecting agency operationsDrafts, reviews, and advises on agency policies and proceduresDrafts, reviews, and advises on proposed legislation, administrative rules, and regulatory changesPrepares legal opinions, memoranda, and other written guidance for the agencyDevelops and presents legal training for civilian and law enforcement personnelCollaborates with other counsel and agency stakeholders to evaluate legal issues, strategies, and recommendationsRepresents the agency in administrative hearings and, as assigned, litigation and other adversarial proceedingsWrites briefs, motions, orders, and other documents in preparation for or incidental to a matter in litigation or administrative adjudicationSupports and, as assigned, leads agency projects requiring legal, organizational, or cross-functional coordinationPerforms related work as required and assignedProvides training, guidance, and support to agency personnel, as assignedKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of:Methods and techniques for conducting legal researchLegal principles and their applicationCivil procedure and rules of evidenceTrial and hearing procedureStrong skills in:Critical thinkingConducting legal researchWritten and oral communicationMicrosoft 365 applicationsUsing technology effectively in legal practice and agency operationsAttention to detailProject managementAbility to:Analyze, interpret, and apply various laws, rules, regulations, agency policies, and proceduresClearly and logically articulate legal analysis and recommendations in written and oral formPresent statements of fact and lawDevelop briefings, presentations, and reportsRepresent the division and agency with professionalism and integritySolve problems collaboratively in a team environmentAdvocate persuasively while exercising sound professional judgmentBuild consensus among stakeholders with differing perspectivesMinimum Qualifications:Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law schoolA license to practice law in the State of OklahomaActive membership in the Oklahoma Bar AssociationAbility to obtain a secret-level security clearancePreferred Qualifications:Prior experience in a prosecutorial or law enforcement rolePrior experience with federal civil rights lawsPhysical Demands:Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Exhibit manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate a computer, keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. Ability to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids. Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels, with or without aids. Ability to communicate clearly. Physical ability to lift up to 15 pounds, to bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk and reach. Duties are normally performed in an office environment with a moderate noise level.Special Requirements:Travel may be required for this position. Applicants must have reliable transportation and be willing and able to perform all job-related travel. Possession and maintenance of a valid Oklahoma State Driver's License is also required.Additional Notes:This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Successful applicants must be willing to submit to a drug screen, polygraph examination, and a thorough background investigation. Certain events automatically disqualify an applicant, such as, felony conviction; admission of an undetected crime that, if known, would have been a felony charge; failure to pay federal or state income tax; positive confirmed drug urine test; illegal use of a controlled substance within certain time frames. Any job offer will be conditioned on successfully completing this process as well as successfully qualifying for a minimum of a federal secret security clearance.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.

Job Description

Assistant General Counsel - OCTICThe DPS legal division seeks an attorney for a role dedicated to supporting the Oklahoma Counter Terrorism Intelligence Center (OCTIC), Oklahoma's fusion center. OCTIC acts as a central information hub for federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial agencies to share information relative to all-threats, and all-hazards, in particular threats from terrorism, targeted violence, transnational organized crime, organized crime, and other homeland security threats.Under the direction of the General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel, this role will provide advice and counsel to OCTIC; assist OCTIC with protecting privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties; assist OCTIC with compliance issues concerning federal and state laws and regulations; review intelligence products disseminated by and through OCTIC; assist OCTIC with the development of policy and procedure; support OCTIC in the development and maintenance of key relationships with federal, state, local, tribal and territorial partners; assist OCTIC with grant development and management; and support OCTIC leadership in the management of key projects.Though this position will adhere to a standard work week, the successful candidate will be subject to receiving after-hours calls on a 24/7/365 basis. The successful candidate may spend time working from an office at the DPS headquarters and from an office within the State Capitol Park.The legal division provides a full range of legal services to the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP). We take a practical, service-oriented approach to advising clients across the agency. On any given day, our attorneys may counsel a division director or member of the OHP command staff, respond to a trooper calling from the roadside, advise on policy or legislation, or handle an administrative or litigation matter. We value sound judgment, responsiveness, teamwork, and clear communication—and we pair challenging, meaningful work with an excellent work-life balance. Our day-to-day experience is best described as "Never a Dull Moment."The legal division's practice spans general counsel services; employment and administrative law; administrative rules, policy, and legislative matters; contracts; litigation and adversarial proceedings; training; and agency-wide projects. The breadth of the practice gives attorneys substantial opportunities to develop new skills, assume responsibility, and grow into new practice areas over the course of a career.We know benefits matter. Eligible employees receive a competitive benefits package that includes:Generous state-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiumsA wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitationsFlexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent careA Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match5 days of paid vacation and 15 days of sick leave for full-time employees the first year11 paid holidays a yearPaid maternity leave for eligible employeesEmployee discounts with a variety of companies and vendorsA longevity bonus based on years of serviceDuties and Responsibilities:Analyzes factual and legal issues; conducts legal researchAdvises agency leaders and personnel on federal and state law, administrative rules, agency policies and procedures, and other legal or regulatory requirements affecting agency operationsDrafts, reviews, and advises on agency policies and proceduresDrafts, reviews, and advises on proposed legislation, administrative rules, and regulatory changesPrepares legal opinions, memoranda, and other written guidance for the agencyDevelops and presents legal training for civilian and law enforcement personnelCollaborates with other counsel and agency stakeholders to evaluate legal issues, strategies, and recommendationsRepresents the agency in administrative hearings and, as assigned, litigation and other adversarial proceedingsWrites briefs, motions, orders, and other documents in preparation for or incidental to a matter in litigation or administrative adjudicationSupports and, as assigned, leads agency projects requiring legal, organizational, or cross-functional coordinationPerforms related work as required and assignedProvides training, guidance, and support to agency personnel, as assignedKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Knowledge of:Methods and techniques for conducting legal researchLegal principles and their applicationCivil procedure and rules of evidenceTrial and hearing procedureStrong skills in:Critical thinkingConducting legal researchWritten and oral communicationMicrosoft 365 applicationsUsing technology effectively in legal practice and agency operationsAttention to detailProject managementAbility to:Analyze, interpret, and apply various laws, rules, regulations, agency policies, and proceduresClearly and logically articulate legal analysis and recommendations in written and oral formPresent statements of fact and lawDevelop briefings, presentations, and reportsRepresent the division and agency with professionalism and integritySolve problems collaboratively in a team environmentAdvocate persuasively while exercising sound professional judgmentBuild consensus among stakeholders with differing perspectivesMinimum Qualifications:Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law schoolA license to practice law in the State of OklahomaActive membership in the Oklahoma Bar AssociationAbility to obtain a secret-level security clearancePreferred Qualifications:Prior experience in a prosecutorial or law enforcement rolePrior experience with federal civil rights lawsPhysical Demands:Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Exhibit manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate a computer, keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. Ability to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids. Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels, with or without aids. Ability to communicate clearly. Physical ability to lift up to 15 pounds, to bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk and reach. Duties are normally performed in an office environment with a moderate noise level.Special Requirements:Travel may be required for this position. Applicants must have reliable transportation and be willing and able to perform all job-related travel. Possession and maintenance of a valid Oklahoma State Driver's License is also required.Additional Notes:This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Successful applicants must be willing to submit to a drug screen, polygraph examination, and a thorough background investigation. Certain events automatically disqualify an applicant, such as, felony conviction; admission of an undetected crime that, if known, would have been a felony charge; failure to pay federal or state income tax; positive confirmed drug urine test; illegal use of a controlled substance within certain time frames. Any job offer will be conditioned on successfully completing this process as well as successfully qualifying for a minimum of a federal secret security clearance.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.