The Tulsa County Public Defender’s Office is seeking a dedicated Assistant Public Defender to join our Criminal Division, preferably with 3-5 years experience. This position focuses on defending individuals charged with felonies, ensuring that each client’s expressed interests and goals of representation are advanced through zealous advocacy, compassion, and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent individuals charged with felonies.
• Prepare cases for trial, including conducting legal research and draft motions, briefs, and other legal documents as necessary.
• Conduct client meetings and maintain consistent communication.
• Review discovery and negotiate with prosecutors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership and good standing with the Oklahoma State Bar.

Benefit Highlights

The Tulsa County Public Defender’s Office offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life/Supplemental Life/Disability/Critical Illness insurance plans.
• Retirement benefits including pension, 401a matching funds, 457 deferred compensation plan and post-employment health plan.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities, including CLE and one-on-one training and mentorship from senior attorneys.

Salary

• Commensurate with experience.

To apply, please email resume to Glen.blake@oscn.net.

Latham Keele Lehman Ratcliff Carter & Clarke, PC (LKL) seeks a LITIGATION ATTORNEY to manage cases from inception through resolution. We are also seeking a RESEARCHER AND WRITER to support our growing team in Tulsa and OKC.

Qualifications (Attorney): 3-7 years of experience; J.D. from an accredited law school; licensed in Oklahoma and in good standing with the Oklahoma Bar Association. Strong writing, research, and advocacy skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Why LKL: Competitive 2026 salary + bonus. Comprehensive benefits (health, 401k, PTO). Supportive, growth-focused environment.

Interested candidates: kkillian@law-lkl.com

Established Oklahoma City litigation practice seeking an entry-level Associate Attorney to join a fast-paced and growing law office. Ideal candidate is a recent law school graduate awaiting Oklahoma Bar results or a newly licensed Oklahoma attorney.

Practice areas include family law (divorce, custody, guardianship, adoption), protective orders, probate matters, civil litigation/personal injury, and collections. Responsibilities include drafting pleadings and discovery, client meetings, mediation preparation, court appearances, and trial preparation.

This position offers competitive entry-level compensation with health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, and significant courtroom experience. The selected candidate will work directly with and receive mentorship from a seasoned trial attorney and former U.S. Air Force commander.

Ideal candidates are self-starters who are organized, compassionate with clients, and possess strong writing skills.

Please mail resume to:

Associate Attorney Position

400 N Walker Ave, Suite 150

Oklahoma City, OK 73102

Seeking detail-oriented attorney with strong civil litigation and motion practice experience for contract role. Must work independently. Flexible terms, office space available. Join our dynamic team!

Send replies to advertising@okbar.org with the subject line “Contract Position.”

Mitchell Legal PLLC is seeking experienced of counsel attorneys to join their busy, growing, community-focused, family-friendly firm. Practice areas include Construction, Banking, Business Disputes, Business Formations, and other areas of Civil Litigation. Candidates need strong case management skills, proven research and writing abilities, and be comfortable in depositions, mediations, and the courtroom. Applications will be kept strictly confidential.

Interested candidates should send their applications to amitchell@mitchelllegalpllc.com.

The law firm of Collins, Zorn & Wagner, P.L.L.C., is currently seeking an associate attorney with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in litigation. The associate in this position will be responsible for court appearances, depositions, performing discovery, interviews and trials in active cases filed in the Oklahoma Eastern, Northern, and Western Federal District Courts and Oklahoma Courts statewide. Collins, Zorn and Wagner, P.L.L.C., is primarily a civil defense litigation firm focusing on defense of civil rights claims, employment claims, constitutional law claims, negligence claims, and general insurance defense. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Please provide your resume, references and a cover letter including salary requirements to info@czwlaw.com.

Walker Ferguson Ferguson & Derouen, an AV-rated firm, is seeking an attorney with two to five years of experience to join its Oklahoma City workers’ compensation defense and civil litigation practice. Experience in workers’ compensation and civil litigation is required. Excellent benefits. Salary commensurate with experience.

Please send cover letter, resume and writing sample to Jon L. Derouen, Jr., 941 E. Britton Rd., Oklahoma City, OK 73114 or jdero@wffatty.com. 

Pay Rate: $20.36 - $26.47/ hourly

Location: Justice Center, 2304 S. 1st Pl., Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Under general supervision, performs clerical duties in support of the City Clerk's Office.

Essential Job Functions:

• Records tickets issued by officers.
• Processes jail releases; applies and refunds bonds to defendants after close of case.
• Provides customer service; answers phone calls and assists customers by giving directions and appropriate information.
• Responds to inquiries from attorneys, judicial officers, law enforcement community, military, licensed bonding agents, other departments and general public.
• Processes citations and prepares dockets for scheduled cases.
• Collects fines, fees, bond payments and prepares reports to accounts for funds collected.
• Receives payments, balances cash drawer.
• Files finished tickets.
• Maintains a list of licensed bonding agents.
• Processes open record requests for law enforcement, legal department, and military.
• Prints dockets; accounts for all tickets for each court date; prints dockets for court hearings; and sets up court rooms.
• Assists the Judge by processing paperwork and inputting data.
• Maintains court records, including paid, expunged, dismissed and dead file citations and background checks.
• Processes pay warrants and suspensions.
• Processes monthly reports of tickets per offense statistics.
• Enters new charges from prosecutors, mails notifications to defendants.
• Attaches and processes cash and paper bonds.
• Delivers money to bank; picks up mail from City Hall.
• Receives cash bonds from safe.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Requires a High School Diploma or GED equivalent, supplemented by one to two years of experience in a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Must have the ability to readily obtain a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Physical Requirements:

Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, feeling, handling, hearing, kneeling, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, walking, and which involves some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 20 pounds).

Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Apply online: www.governmentjobs.com

#26-01428

Pay Rate: $24.74 - $32.17/hourly

Location: City Hall, 220 S. 1st St., Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Under general supervision of the City Attorney or designee, provides assistance to the attorneys for the City of Broken Arrow.

 Essential Job Functions:

• Responds to phone calls and correspondence from citizens, co-workers, outside counsel, and other governmental agencies; determines the nature of inquiries; provides information to attorneys for answers, opinions, or recommendations.
• Responds to citizen's inquiries regarding the filing of a tort claim the status of a claim, or the disposition of a claim.
• Receives new tort claims; enters information into the database and files; calculates and dockets response dates; researches and assembles information from various departmental records to aid in the resolution of tort claims; drafts letters, documents, and reports for the disposition of the claim.
• Maintains attorney's litigation files and calendars.
• Drafts confidential and specialized pleadings, discovery documents, internal memoranda, letters, and other papers for specific assignments or cases.
• Assists attorneys with preparation of discovery, hearings and depositions.
• Coordinates witnesses, attorneys, and other necessary personnel for depositions and prepares subpoenas.
• Prepares and compiles exhibits for pleadings, depositions, and trials.
• Requests, reviews, and assembles litigant's medical records pertaining to their claim or lawsuit.
• Prepares trial and witness notebooks.
• Responsible for docketing response dates and other related due dates for tort claims and litigation.
• Files documents in the Court Clerk's office.
• Compiles and verifies information to aid in the preparation of reports, charts, or tables.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Requires a High School Diploma or GED equivalent, supplemented by a minimum of one year of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Paralegal Certification or degree preferred.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Physical Requirements:

Tasks involve the ability to exert minimal physical effort in sedentary work, typically involving some combination of balancing, crouching, feeling, handling, hearing, kneeling, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, walking and which involves some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

For more information and to apply, visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/brokenarrowok/jobs/5272544/paralegal.

Cannon & Associates in Oklahoma City is seeking a high-character, high-performance attorney with 5-10 years of experience (federal preferred) to join our growing firm. We don’t just handle cases – we stand shoulder to shoulder with clients and are looking for an advocate ready to elevate their practice at the highest level. This position offers federal court development and structured mentorship with a competitive compensation package featuring a $90,000-$120,000+ base, tiered performance bonuses, and lucrative origination fees.

Ready to earn the title of Your Fierce Advocates? Apply today at Marleen@JPCannonLawFirm.com.

Judicial Law Clerk (Contracted, Part-Time)

Sac and Fox Nation Judicial Branch

The Sac and Fox Nation Judicial Branch seeks a part-time, contracted Judicial Law Clerk to provide onsite and remote legal research and drafting support to the District Judges, Supreme Court Justices, and to support the efficient operations of the court system.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting legal research and analysis (tribal, federal, and state law)
• Drafting memoranda, court orders, and judicial opinions
• Reviewing and recommending updates to the Tribal Code of Laws
• Assisting with development and revision of court procedures
• Ensuring all legal documentation adheres to applicable laws and judicial precedent

Qualifications:

• Current student at an ABA-accredited law school
• Proof of tribal membership or first-degree tribal descent
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Availability for on-site participation

Compensation: Contracted, part-time position.

Term: Ending 09/30/2026.

To apply, submit resume, writing sample, transcript, and proof of eligibility to: courtadministrator@sacandfox.com, or mail to: Court Administrator, Sac and Fox Tribal Court, 356159 E. 926 Road, Stroud, OK 74079.

Deadline: April 3, 2026, at 4 pm.

AV-rated downtown OKC litigation firm, whose primary areas of practice are insurance defense, products liability and transportation defense, seeks an Associate Attorney with 5+ years of experience. The position will encompass all phases of litigation, including pleadings and motion practice, discovery, depositions, investigation, research and trial. Compensation commensurate with experience.

Please submit cover letter, resume, writing sample and references to Box EA, Oklahoma Bar Association, P.O. Box 53036, Oklahoma City, OK 73152.

Established premier small-town law firm is seeking a full or part-time Attorney or Legal Intern. Candidates should be licensed attorneys or enrolled in law school, and interested in criminal defense, family law and Native American venues. Interested candidates will have the opportunity to participate in ongoing defense cases and trials in diverse venues. Compensation will depend on experience and/or level of education.

Interested candidates should contact Ken Gallon & Associates, PLLC, 918-540-1818. 

Join us as a Corporate Loan Documentation Analyst and play a key role in shaping the standards that ensure accurate, compliant loan documentation across our organization. In this role, you’ll administer the Loan Documentation and Collateral Policy, oversee the Documentation Quality Control team, and collaborate across Credit Services, Compliance, Credit Administration, and all Lending Lines of Business to provide top-notch loan documentation packages. Be a part of a culture built on partnership and innovation, where your expertise helps streamline processes, mitigate risk, and support the growth and resilience of our business. This role is in Tulsa.

Apply if you are:

• A Juris Doctorate graduate and are licensed to practice law in the State of Oklahoma
• Passionate about drafting customized wording and documentation for loan transactions
• Tech-savvy with strong problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills
• Knowledgeable about lending practices with a sharp eye for detail

For more information on this role, please connect with Pam Dove at 713-260-5634 or pdove@bokf.com. To apply online or see the full job posting, visit Corporate Loan Documentation Analyst Job Details | BOK Financial.

Location: OK, 100% Remote

TransEleven Claims Managers based in Allen, TX (North Dallas) www.trans11claims.com is looking an experienced attorney to join our team as Senior Claims Counsel. Our attorneys are able to work 100% remote. As a result, we employ several OK attorneys, and we’re looking to expand in OK.

TransEleven Claims Managers (TCM) is a third-party claims administrator (TPA). We specialize in providing claims administration and litigation management services for programs placed by cover holders authorized to utilize the London Insurance Market. Our clients are foreign and domestic insurers, risk retention groups, captive insurers and self-insureds. We provide our services with an emphasis in Professional and General Liability risk exposures (PL/GL). TransEleven is a Lloyd's approved Delegated Claims Administrator (DCA).

The Position: You will oversee claims administration and litigation management for a portfolio of claim files, from initial coverage and claims analysis through resolution, including retaining and management of outside counsel, negotiations, mediations, settlement conferences, invoice and expense management and complex reporting to all parties.

Qualifications: 4 years experience (minimum) as an attorney in insurance litigation, insurance defense or professional liability claims administration

• Education: JD (Juris Doctor) from an accredited law school
• License: Licensed Insurance Adjuster (or willingness to obtain this and any other required insurance/legal certifications)
• Bar: Active member in good standing with at least one State Bar
• Skills: Experience working with claims/file management software and billing, exceptional writing skills and the ability to work independently and part of a close-knit team.

What We Offer: TransEleven offers a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes health/dental/life/disability insurance, PTO, 401(k) and bonus/profit sharing in a remote environment with flex scheduling. Join one of the most respected third-party claims administrators in the US and you'll be rewarded with a legal career that offers a work-life balance, while remaining in Oklahoma.

Interested candidates, please send your resume to jamesw@trans11claims.com.

Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma

Tribal Court

Position Opening: Now

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY: The Public Defender is responsible for carrying out faithfully the duties of this office to the best of his/her ability, and to cooperate, promote and protect the best interest of the members of the Pawnee tribe. The Public Defender is primarily responsible for representing indigent individuals in criminal matters before the court.

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Representation of indigent adults and juveniles in criminal matters.
• Representation of parents in neglect and deprived actions before the court.
• Representation of juveniles in the capacity of guardian ad litem.
• Represents indigent Indian individuals at bench trials.
• Negotiates plea agreements.
• Files motions, seeks places for defendants to perform community service, locates counseling to address client needs, explores alternatives to incarceration and investigates defendant's cases.
• The Public Defender may be called upon to counsel with tribal citizens residing within the jurisdiction of the Pawnee Nation.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: The Public Defender shall be a member in good standing of any State Bar Association or a graduate of any American Bar Association-approved law school.

The Public Defender shall serve a three (3) year term of office beginning from the date of their confirmation and until their successors take office, unless removed for cause, or by death or resignation.  Compensation is $400 per Court Date.

The Pawnee Business Council appoints the seats of these positions. If interested, please submit a written request with a resume to Misty M. Nuttle, President, Pawnee Business Council, Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma, P.O. Box 470, Pawnee, OK 74058. Any questions, please call (918) 762-3621 or email jnelson@pawneenation.org. For more information on the position, please contact Suzie Kanuho at 918-762-3011 or skanuho@pawneenation.org.    

Updated February 25, 2026

Pawnee Nation of Oklahoma

Tribal Court

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Pawnee Nation Supreme Court may hear appeals resulting from all final orders or judgments rendered by the District Court, appeals of other orders of the District Court subject to interlocutory appeal by law, and such original actions as may be provided by tribal law, and shall render its decision in writing to the parties of interest, files a copy thereof in the Supreme Court Clerk’s office and at the time of filing submit a copy to the official reporter of the decisions of the Court.  The decision of the Supreme Court shall be final and binding upon the parties.

To be eligible for selection or confirmation as a Justice of the Supreme Court, a person shall:

• Be either
  • Enrolled member of the Pawnee Nation
  • The parent, child, or spouse of an enrolled member
  • Actually domiciled within the territorial jurisdiction of the Pawnee Nation
  • An attorney, or
  • A lay advocate who has regularly practiced before the court as a member of the Bar of the Court for a period of seven (7) years
  • A graduate of an American Bar Association approved Law School, or a Paralegal program approved by the Supreme Court; and
• Have demonstrated moral integrity and fairness in business, public and private life, and
• Have never been convicted of a felony or an offense punishable by banishment or involving moral turpitude, whether or not actually imprisoned or banished, and have not been convicted of any offense, except traffic offenses, for a period of five years preceding the appointment. The five-year period shall begin to run from the date the person was unconditionally released from supervision of any sort as a result of a conviction.
• Have regularly abstained from the excessive use of alcohol and any use whatsoever of illegal drugs or psycho toxic chemical solvents.
• Be not less than thirty (30) years of age
• Not a member of the Tribal Legislative Body, or the holder of any other elective Tribal Office of this Tribe, provided that a candidate who is a member of the Tribal Legislative Body, or the holder of some other elective Tribal Office, may be confirmed as a justice subject to his/her resignation. Upon resignation from his/her elected Tribal Office, he/she may be sworn in and assume the duties of judicial office.
• If less than fifty (50) years of age, have completed at least sixty (60) semester credit hours at an accredited college or university, or at least four years of previous experience as a Judicial Officer for a recognized court.

All Justices of the Supreme Court shall serve six (6) year terms of office beginning from the date of their confirmation and until their successors take office, unless removed for cause, or by death or resignation.  Compensation is $450 per Supreme Court Meeting.

Duties and Powers of Justices:

All Justices of the Supreme Court, unless disqualified for conflict of interest or other cause, shall participate in the deliberations of that body and shall have the duty and power to conduct all court proceedings and issue all orders and papers incident thereto, in order to administer justice in all the matters within the jurisdiction of the Supreme Court. In doing so, the Supreme Court shall:

• Be responsible for creating and maintaining rules of the Court not contrary to the Tribal Constitution or Code, regulating conduct in the Supreme and District Courts to provide for the orderly and efficient administration of justice and the administration of the Courts. Such rules shall determine, where not otherwise provided by law, what actions be taken by a single Justice of the Court and shall be filed with the Clerk of the Court.
• Hear appeals from the District Court at a designated time and place
• Enter all appropriate orders and judgments.
• Keep all appropriate records as may be required.
• Perform all other duties as may be required for the operation of the Supreme Court and the District Court.
• Supervise the actions of the District Court and all Clerks, Reporters, Bailiffs, and other officers of the Courts.
• Perform any of the duties and powers of a District Judge in appropriate cases.

Send a letter of interest accompanied with a resume, to Misty M. Nuttle, Pawnee Business Council President, P.O. Box 470, Pawnee, OK 74058, or email it to jnelson@pawneenation.org. For more information on the position, please contact Suzie Kanuho at 918-762-3011 or skanuho@pawneenation.org.  

Updated February 25, 2026