Appellate Defense Attorney | Public Service Impact

047 INDIGENT DEFENSE SYSTEM; Norman (OK); Vor Ort; USD 62.000 - 76.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

State benefits

Insurance plans

Life Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Vacation & sick leave

Holidays

Retirement plan

Longevity bonus

Zusammenfassung

047 INDIGENT DEFENSE SYSTEM in Norman, OK is seeking a full-time Appellate Defense Counsel to handle direct appeals in capital and non-capital cases before the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals. The role requires a Juris Doctorate and active Oklahoma Bar admission, with strong legal research and advocacy skills.

The position involves case management, drafting briefs, reviewing records, and coordinating with clients and co-counsel.

Qualifikationen

• Juris Doctorate degree with active Oklahoma Bar membership or eligibility.
• Experience in appellate litigation is preferred.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities are essential.

Aufgaben

• Performs case management at all phases of direct appeal in the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals.
• Maintains complete files of pleadings and orders and conducts ongoing legal research.
• Reviews court records to identify legal error and develop arguments within the appellate scope.
• Reviews jury instructions and suggests changes as warranted.
• Communicates with clients about case status and requests information as needed.
• Assists in drafting briefs and pleadings for appeals and prepares for oral arguments.

Kenntnisse

Legal research

Oral and written communication

Interviewing clients and witnesses

Civil and criminal procedure

Court proceedings knowledge

Investigative processes

Preparing legal documents

Ausbildung

Juris Doctorate degree with Oklahoma Bar admission

Jobbeschreibung

047 INDIGENT DEFENSE SYSTEM in Norman, OK is seeking a full-time Appellate Defense Counsel to handle direct appeals in capital and non-capital cases before the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals. The role requires a Juris Doctorate and active Oklahoma Bar admission, with strong legal research and advocacy skills.

The position involves case management, drafting briefs, reviewing records, and coordinating with clients and co-counsel.