Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma

What is Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma?

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is a nonprofit organisation founded in 1966 that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and families across the state of Oklahoma. The organisation handles cases involving housing, family law, consumer protection, public benefits, and other critical legal needs for people who cannot afford private attorneys.

With a mission to ensure equal access to justice, Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma serves tens of thousands of Oklahomans each year through direct legal representation, advice clinics, self-help resources, and community education. The organisation has adopted a 4-day, 32-hour work week to support staff wellbeing and retention in the demanding field of public interest law.

Where will I work?

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is headquartered in Oklahoma City, with offices across the state to serve clients in every county. The organisation operates a hybrid work model, allowing staff to split time between office locations and remote work. This flexibility helps attorneys and support staff manage demanding caseloads while maintaining work-life balance.

What is the team like?

With approximately 210 employees, Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is a medium-sized team of attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, intake specialists, and administrative staff. The team is passionate about social justice and committed to serving vulnerable populations. Many staff members choose legal aid work because of the meaningful impact they can make in people's lives.

Work-Life Balance

Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma operates a 4-day, 32-hour work week at full salary. This progressive policy recognises that public interest legal work can be emotionally taxing and that staff wellbeing is essential to providing quality legal services. The shorter work week helps prevent burnout and improves retention in a field that often struggles to compete with private sector salaries.

Perks and Benefits

• 4-day work week (32 hours) at full salary
• Healthcare benefits
• Pension or retirement plan
• Professional development and continuing legal education
• Parental leave
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible