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Assistant Municipal Counselor I - City

City of Oklahoma City

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Assistant Municipal Counselor I - City with the City of Oklahoma City in Oklahoma City, OK, United States, paying $79,448 a year ($38.20 an hour). Posted Sep 10, 2026; closes Oct 12, 2026.

Pay
$79,448 a year ($38.20 an hour)
Location
Oklahoma City, OK, United States
Employment type
Full-time
Employer
City of Oklahoma City (city government)
Posted
Sep 10, 2026
Closes
Oct 12, 2026
Who can apply
U.S. citizens

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Job Description

PAY
Pay Range: 612
Starting Salary: $79,448.40 annually
Salary dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant.
NOTE:


Preference may be given to applications received within the first 15 days of this announcement.
APPLICATION, HIRING, AND BACKGROUND
When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions. These application questions are based on the Job Requirements for the position.
Completion of the application questions is required.
Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked.
Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume, sufficient to demonstrate qualifications for the position.
Applicants may upload only two attachments. Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, DD214 or NGB Form 22, transcripts, etc. Applicants may also choose to combine documents into one file for upload.
Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.
Each application submission is reviewed independently.
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JOB SUMMARY
This is a special assignment position embedded in the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Oklahoma for the purpose of federally prosecuting gun related violent crimes occurring within the corporate limits of The City of Oklahoma City. This position falls within the Criminal Justice Division of the Office of the Municipal Counselor and reports to the Criminal Justice Division Head. This position may be funded by public safety sales tax revenue or grant funds awarded to the Oklahoma City Police Department. If this position becomes grant funded, the parameters of the prosecutorial focus will be adjusted to meet grant requirements.
The goal of The City of Oklahoma City through this project is to make our community safer for victims of domestic violence by interrupting the escalation of violence through enforcement of appropriate firearms laws. This position will serve in a direct liaison role between the Oklahoma City Police Department and the U.S. Attorney's Office, evaluating cases involving firearms for potential federal prosecution, and preparing and presenting firearms cases for federal prosecution.
Job Description:
The successful applicant will be able to work equally well individually and in a team setting and will possess the judgment, skill, and fearlessness necessary to succeed as part of a fast-paced and aggressive prosecution team. The selected SAUSA will evaluate potential cases for prosecution based on the Oklahoma City Police Department's priorities of addressing gang violence, violent offenders possessing firearms, and domestic abusers who use firearms in their crimes, under the guidance and supervision of the USAO.
Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one (1) year post-J.D. legal experience.
Qualified applicants must be a United States Citizen or National.
Preferred Qualifications:
An ideal applicant will have strong research and writing skills and trial experience. Applicants will be expected to be self-sufficient, with an ability to prepare relevant pleadings as well as frequently appear in court. Applicants must also demonstrate excellent computer literacy skills, including experiences with e-discovery and e-litigation platforms, electronic court filing, email, and word processing systems.
You must meet all qualification requirements upon selection for the appointment.
Suitability and Citizenship:
It is the policy of the United States Department of Justice to achieve a drug-free workplace and persons selected for appointment will be required to pass a drug test which screens for illegal drug use.
Employment:
Initial employment with the Office of the Municipal Counselor is contingent upon the completion and satisfactory adjudication of a background investigation and appointment as a SAUSA with the United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Oklahoma. Continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory job performance and source of funding.
All employees of the Office of the Municipal Counselor are at-will and service is at the discretion of the Municipal Counselor.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from an accredited law school.
Admitted to practice law in the State of Oklahoma.
Knowledge of and skill in the application of federal, state and City laws and ordinances.
Skill in written and verbal communication.
Skill in critically assessing and organizing a wide variety of information.
Skill in making oral presentations.
Skill in legal research software platforms, such as Westlaw.
Skill in drafting and revising legal and/or other documents on a word processor preferred.
Ability to establish and maintain effective, productive, and congenial working relationships with officials, employees, outside agencies, and individuals.
VETERANS PREFERENCE
Honorably discharged veterans of the United States Active Duty Armed Forces, National Guard, and Reserve Forces who are not currently employed full-time by the City of Oklahoma City and who meet the qualifications for the position shall be given preference. To receive preference, veterans must submit verification of honorable discharge from the United States military service (Department of Defense Form DD214 or NGB Form 22) prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
COMPETENCIES
One City, One Team (Teamwork/Team Oriented)
(1) Recognizes, values, and leverages the ideas, opinions, and perspectives of others; (2) participates willingly and effectively as a team lead or team member; (3) builds consensus; fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust; (4) collaborates with others to accomplish goals and objectives and achieve results; (5) expresses facts, ideas, messages, and information (technical and non-technical) to individuals or groups clearly, concisely, accurately, understandably, with honesty, tact, and diplomacy and in a manner that is appropriate for the intended audience; (6) actively listens, clarifies information as needed; (7) [Core Value One City, One Team] shares information, resources and solutions across departments; (8) [Core Value One City, One Team] asks for help early and offers it often; (9) [Core Value One City, One Team] collaborates across teams before decisions are made.
Service First (Customer Centric)
(1) Demonstrates commitment to public service; (2) serves and satisfies internal and external customers in a timely and effective manner; (3) establishes, commits to, and maintains high standards for producing quality work products and being responsive to customers; (4) supports the Department/City's mission; develops and executes strategies with the customer in mind; (5) [Core Value Service First] acts quickly and follows through until the job is complete; (6) [Core Value Service First] serves everyone with genuine respect, diligence and professionalism; (7) [Core Value Service First] makes decisions with the people we serve in mind.
Respect Always (Leads Through Influence)
(1) Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; (2) gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals; (3) works with others towards achieving agreements that may involve exchanging resources or resolving differences; (4) understands the concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence, and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to a work effort including those actively involved; (5) leads through influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome (positive or negative). (6) [Core Value Respect Always] listens with curiosity and speaks with care; (7) [Core Value Respect Always] embraces different perspectives and lived experiences; (8) [Core Value Respect Always] gives feedback constructively and receives it openly.
Own the Outcome (Execution and Results)
(1) Sets well-defined and realistic goals and high standards of performance for self or self and others; (2) displays a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment toward performing work; (3) completes assignments in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner, and delivers results; (4) works with minimal supervision, is motivated to achieve, and demonstrates responsible behavior; (5) demonstrates understanding of all aspects of the job and application of accrued knowledge in carrying out duties and responsibilities; technical knowledge; skill in the techniques, equipment, procedures, and work required; (6) recognizes opportunities and takes action for improvement to programs, policies, procedures, practices, and processes; (7) understands and is able to apply the principles, methods, and tools of quality improvement; (8) collects, examines, analyzes, and interprets data from a variety of sources; (9) makes data-driven recommendations/decisions and achieves results; (10) effectively achieves results through others to achieve the Department or City's mission; (11) [Core Value Own the Outcome] takes initiative to fix it or escalates issues; (12) [Core Value Own the Outcome] f

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must possess a J.D. Degree, be an active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction), and have at least one (1) year post-J.D. legal experience. Qualified applicants must be a United States Citizen or National

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