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Overview Investigator - Legal Counsel role at State of Oklahoma Title : Investigator Unit : Legal Counsel Salary Range : $55,000 - $70,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications FLSA Status : Non-exempt Location of Work : Oklahoma City, OK Schedule : Full-time Description Conducts investigations involving a variety of complaints submitted by various Oklahoma state agencies, boards, and commissions. The Legal Counsel Investigator will assist Legal Counsel Attorneys with other investigative needs and inquiries, including, but not limited to, contacting local law enforcement, requesting police records, and assisting in criminal referrals. This is not a law enforcement position and CLEET certification is not necessary. Unit Summary The Legal Counsel Unit provides daily legal advice and representation to state agencies, boards, and commissions. This representation includes advising agencies concerning the lawful discharge of their duties and powers; representing agencies in administrative proceedings, employment proceedings, and some civil and appellate litigation; and prosecuting holders of professional licenses before boards that grant said licenses. Essential Functions Develop and investigate cases Communicate and collaborate with other Investigators, Supervisory Investigator, Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General (OAG) Attorneys, and Analysts Interview witnesses, victims, and suspects, and then document findings Effectively and professionally research, prepare, analyze, and understand complex information and legal issues Develop and master knowledge of investigative policies, operations, and procedures related to criminal, civil, and administrative investigations Develop and master knowledge of the operations of law enforcement/commercial databases and other available sources of investigative information, and knowledge of the principles of computer technology in the development of investigative databases and database management Ability to testify effectively in administrative hearings Maintain the integrity of the OAG as well as the confidentiality of information as required by the Attorney General Demonstrate sound judgment and excellent report writing skills Prepare and provide testimony in courtroom settings Required Qualifications Ability to analyze information, identify patterns, and draw logical conclusions Possess a valid Oklahoma driver's license Preferred Qualifications A bachelor’s degree At least two years of experience conducting criminal or civil investigations All applicants must agree in writing to complete, and satisfactorily pass, a background investigation. The Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer and does not make hiring decisions on the basis of race, sex/gender, color, age, national origin, genetic information, religion, or disability, so long as the disability does not render the person unable to perform the essential functions of the position for which employed with a reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodations are needed to apply for this position, please contact OAG Human Resources at (405) 521-3921 or HR@oag.ok.gov. All employees of the Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General are “at will” employees. Additional Information Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Other, Information Technology, and Management Industries Government Administration #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Oklahoma

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