Federal Criminal Defense Research & Writing Attorney

United States Courts; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full federal benefits

Thrift Savings Plan

Health and life insurance

Job summary

The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Oklahoma is accepting applications for the position of Research and Writing Specialist in the Criminal Defense Unit, located in Oklahoma City.

This permanent appointment involves advanced research and writing to support Assistant Federal Public Defenders, with duties including drafting motions, prehearing briefs, aiding in trials, handling appeals, and drafting petitions for certiorari.

Qualifications

• Attorney position requiring graduate from an accredited law school and admission in good standing.
• Experience drafting motions, appeals, and habeas corpus or related proceedings preferred.
• Team-oriented lawyer with strong research and writing skills and ability to prioritize work.

Responsibilities

• Research legal issues and draft motions, prehearing briefs, and petitions for certiorari.
• Assist in trials and handle appeals as needed.
• Draft petitions for certiorari and related post-conviction documents.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Federal Public Defender for the Western District of Oklahoma is accepting applications for the position of Research and Writing Specialist in the Criminal Defense Unit, located in Oklahoma City.

This permanent appointment involves advanced research and writing to support Assistant Federal Public Defenders, with duties including drafting motions, prehearing briefs, aiding in trials, handling appeals, and drafting petitions for certiorari.