Oklahoma Bar Association Management Assistance Program Assistant The OBA seeks a staff assistant for the Management Assistance Program. The OBA Management Assistance Program has been nationally recognized for delivery of management and technology assistance to OBA members. The MAP assistant assists the department director with many projects. Organization and proofreading skills are important, as well as a friendly customer service-oriented attitude. For more information about the department, go to www.okbar.org/map. Requirements: Three or more years experience working in a law firm or legal department. Fast, accurate keyboarding skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Familiarity with other software applications and Internet tools. Willing to commit to a position requiring constant learning and teaching. Competitive benefit package. EOE. Send resume and cover letter to OBA-MAP Assistant Search, Oklahoma Bar Association, P.O. Box 53036, Oklahoma City, OK 73152.
Paralegal Office of the Federal Public Defender Western District of Oklahoma Criminal Defense Unit The Office of the Federal Public Defender is accepting applications for the position of Paralegal in the Criminal Defense Unit. The Unit represents indigent clients charged with federal crimes. This is a full time position located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Applicants must possess strong organizational and computer skills and be able to provide a full range of paralegal services to staff attorneys. General duties include all aspects of case preparation and file management, correspondence, and developing and maintaining research banks and assisting with panel training. Must be proficient in Word Perfect, Excel, Adobe, and ECF filing procedures. Applicants must be a high school graduate or equivalent with 8-10 years of experience. Full time position with full federal benefits. This is not a Civil Service position. Send a letter and a full resume to Gary Farris, Administrative Officer, Office of the Federal Public Defender, 215 Dean A. McGee, Suite 109, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102. No telephone calls. Application deadline is 9, April 2010. More than one person may be hired from this advertisement. The Office of the Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.
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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT INVESTIGATOR Criminal Defense Unit FEDERAL PUBLIC DEFENDER ORGANIZATION WESTERN DISTRICT OF OKLAHOMA The Federal Public Defender Organization for the Western District of Oklahoma is accepting applications for investigators to assist attorneys representing prisoners charged with federal crimes. Minimum requirements: high school diploma, or equivalent, three years’ general experience and three years’ experience utilizing the skills essential to this position. These positions will be stationed at the offices of the Federal Public Defender in downtown Oklahoma City. Spanish speaking is desired, but not required. Frequent travel will be necessary. Required qualifications: a high level of technical competence, creativity, and dedication are required. Computer based and traditional research methods, interviewing, record review and assessment, and writing are essential. Specialized training and experience: crime scene investigation, development or related disciplines such as the assessment and treatment of issues related to mental health, drug and alcohol addiction, or educational and developmental deficits. Salary and benefits: salary commensurate with experience and demonstrated ability. Benefits include health, life, and disability insurance, thrift savings, and retirement plans subject to employee participation. Direct deposit required. Restrictions: Outside employment is prohibited. This is not a Civil Service position. Send a letter and a full résumé, with references and writing samples, to Gary Farris, Administrative Officer, Office of the Federal Public Defender, 215 Dean A. McGee, Suite 109, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102. No telephone calls, please. Applications are due on or before 9, April 2010 with the position being open until filled. The Federal Public Defender Organization for the Western District of Oklahoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.
The Oklahoma Bar Journal
Vol. 81 — No. 9 — 3/27/2010