What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at Trueline Talent?
Trueline's client, a growing multi-office Oklahoma law firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney to take ownership of its downtown Tulsa office. This is a unique opportunity for an attorney who wants meaningful autonomy, substantial courtroom experience, and the opportunity to build a practice with the support, systems, and resources of an established firm.
What You'll Do as the Associate Attorney:
- Handle criminal and family law matters from intake through resolution
- Represent clients in court, hearings, and other legal proceedings
- Manage a caseload with significant independence
- Develop case strategy and exercise sound independent legal judgment
- Meet with clients and build strong, professional client relationships
- Prepare pleadings, motions, legal correspondence, and other legal documents
- Work closely with a paralegal and remote support resources
- Manage the daily operations of the Tulsa office
- Build and grow a personal book of business and overall office practice
- Consult with experienced attorneys throughout the firm when appropriate
- Take ownership of the Tulsa office while benefiting from the infrastructure of a larger Oklahoma law firm
Must-Haves as the Associate Attorney:
- Active Oklahoma Bar license and good standing
- Strong interest in criminal law, family law, or both
- Ability to work independently without an on-site supervising attorney
- Strong courtroom presence and communication skills
- Excellent organization and case management abilities
- Strong professional judgment and decision-making skills
- Self-direction, initiative, and accountability
- Entrepreneurial mindset and genuine interest in building a practice
Nice-to-Haves as the Associate Attorney:
- Prior experience handling criminal law matters
- Prior experience handling family law matters
- Existing courtroom experience
- Experience independently managing a caseload
- Existing referral network or developing book of business
- Big Law or larger firm experience, although it is not required
Our Client Offers:
- Base salary of $90,000-$120,000, depending on experience and qualifications
- Progressive collections-based bonus structure with significant performance-based earning potential
- Accelerated advancement opportunities toward partnership for attorneys who demonstrate strong performance and commitment
- Real autonomy as the primary attorney in the Tulsa office
- Opportunity to build a personal book of business and grow the office's practice
- Established support from experienced attorneys and firm-wide systems and resources
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Flexible scheduling within the expectations of the role
- Expected workload of approximately 40-50 hours per week with flexibility in how those hours are structured
- Respectful, collaborative, and no-drama professional culture
- Supportive and inclusive workplace that welcomes veterans, minority attorneys, and Native American attorneys
Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.
Salary : $90,000 - $120,000