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About

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Our History

Essential Employment Services is the culmination of twenty-five years of experience in the legal, insurance,  human resources and risk management fields. Essential Employment Services came to life after noticing a need for businesses to have a low-cost option to support their back-office needs without sacrificing efficiency or quality.


Our Team

EDUCATION

  • THE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA, COLLEGE OF LAW
    Juris Doctor, 2000

  • THE UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD, QUEEN'S COLLEGE
    European Economic Law, 1998

  • OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY
    Bachelor of Science, Agricultural Communications & Economics minor, 1997

ACTIVITIES & AFFILIATIONS

  • Oklahoma Self Insured Association Board of Directors - Secretary/Treasurer

  • National Council of Self-Insurers  - National Council Speaker

  • Oklahoma Bar Association Education Sessions - Speaker                    

  • Oklahoma Bar Association - Member    

  • Oklahoma Supreme Court Trained Mediator

  • NAHC white paper contributing writer

  • CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) - Former Board Member

  • Oklahoma Home Health Licensed Administrator 

Jamie Martin Caves

EDUCATION & EARLY RECOGNITION

Jamie’s extensive expertise in the legal field is grounded in her distinguished academic and professional journey. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Oklahoma State University, where she was honored as one of the University’s Top Ten Graduating Seniors. Furthering her education, Jamie attended the University of Oklahoma School of Law as a Justice Harry Halley Scholar, obtaining her Juris Doctor degree.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Jamie's legal career began in the private sector, focusing on insurance defense and corporate litigation. Her adeptness in these areas paved the way for her role with the State of Oklahoma, where she served as Assistant General Counsel, specializing in insurance regulation and administrative litigation.

Her expertise expanded as she assumed the position of Corporate Supervisor at a Fortune 100 energy company. Subsequently, Jamie advanced to the role of Vice President and General Counsel at both statewide and national health care companies. In these roles, she was instrumental in overseeing operations and ensuring regulatory compliance.

In addition to her corporate roles, Jamie has made multiple contributions to academia as an Adjunct Professor, where she imparted knowledge in employment law and compensation law.

ENTREPRENEURIAL ENDEAVORS

Recognizing an unmet need in the health care sector, Jamie, alongside her colleagues, founded a successful physician house-call business aimed at enhancing the quality of life for the elderly in Oklahoma.

JAMIE’S EXPERTISE

Jamie's extensive knowledge encompasses:

  • Compliance, Insurance, and Benefits: Expert in all facets of human resources, including unemployment and workers' compensation.

  • Legal Document Development and Review: Skilled in crafting and evaluating business-related legal documents and contracts.

  • Sales and Marketing: Proficient in sales team development, compensation strategy, and territory expansion.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Jamie is an active member of the Oklahoma Bar Association and holds an officer position with the Oklahoma Self-Insured Association.

This diverse background and commitment to excellence underscore Jamie's position as a leader in her field, continually driving forward both legal and business advancements.

BAR ADMISSIONS

• Oklahoma


Get In Touch

At Essential Employment Services, we recognize the critical importance of human resources and risk management. Selecting the right professionals to represent your interests is a decision of utmost significance. To support you in making an informed choice, we provide complimentary consultations. These sessions are designed to thoroughly explore your unique needs, delineate the scope of your objectives, and consider budgetary constraints.