Overview
Deputy General Counsel Jobs in Oklahoma City, OK at Administrative Office of the Courts | Supreme Court of Oklahoma
DEPARTMENT: Office of General Counsel
POSITION OBJECTIVE: Assist department staff in the handling of all legal affairs and corporate governance functions of the organization.
REPORTS TO: Governance Administrator
LOCATION: Washington, DC; eligible to earn telework 2 days/week
PAY RANGE: $95,000 – $105,000 annually
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Schedule, plan and prepare materials for Board of Directors meetings. This includes maintaining documents on board portal, board email lists, board and committee charts, drafting meeting notices, agendas, and first drafts of meeting minutes, drafting registration form for board meetings, monitoring responses, and working with office operations team to ensure proper hotel accommodations.
Assist with planning and preparation for annual meeting of the AFBF voting delegates, including management of voting delegate registration, staffing the credentials desk, and preparing meeting materials as requested.
Coordinate with accounting staff to ensure appropriate board and delegate payment and expense reimbursement.
Maintain corporate and historical records housed within the Office of General Counsel, including permanent records of the voting delegates, board of directors, and related committees.
Manage the processing of business contracts, leases, and corporate insurance policies including monitoring of contracts in need of review, coordination with lawyers and other staff regarding contracts, timely documentation of contract status, and ensuring appropriate electronic filing of all final contracts.
Manage production of legal department communications, publications, and presentations including timeline management and coordination among staff in preparing reports on legal advocacy program and related expenses.
Conduct legal and other research as needed.
Administer and maintain electronic Document Management System.
Prepare annual reporting forms for state charitable solicitation registrations and business registrations, working with outside counsel and accounting staff as needed.
Organize and maintain legal case room.
Assist with organizing and hosting legal meetings and conferences as requested.
Other duties as assigned.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Maintain strong, positive relationships with OGC and other AFBF staff, AFBF and affiliated companies’ officers and boards of directors, volunteer leaders and state Farm Bureau staff.
EDUCATION OR TRAINING:
Bachelor’s degree required
Paralegal Studies degree or certification preferred
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
3-5 years of law firm or corporate legal department experience
Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize and manage a large workload efficiently and effectively
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent interpersonal skills and collaborative mindset
Professional communication skills, both in oral and written form
Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively under pressure
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel)
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
Familiarity with corporate governance basics
Proficient with legal research software, PACER, document management and board management software
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
High level of discretion and ability to strictly maintain confidential information
Travel as needed
TO APPLY: Please submit a resume and cover letter.
Title: Deputy General Counsel
Company: Administrative Office of the Courts | Supreme Court of Oklahoma
Location: Oklahoma City, OK
