Impactful Indigent Defense Trial Counsel

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick leave

Paid holidays

Retirement match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Insurance options

Longevity bonus

Job summary

The Oklahoma Indigent Defense System (OIDS) seeks a full-time Defense Counsel in Enid to represent indigent clients in state court at the trial level across felony, misdemeanor, juvenile delinquency, traffic and wildlife cases.

You will provide competent legal advice and zealous advocacy throughout the criminal process, handling case management, client communications, and investigative work in support of a strong defense.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree and active Oklahoma State Bar membership.
• Eligibility for admission to the Oklahoma Bar.
• Applicants may be scheduled to take the Oklahoma Bar Exam.

Responsibilities

• Performs case management activities and maintains complete files of pleadings and orders.
• Communicates with clients about plea negotiations and proceedings to ensure informed decisions.
• Conducts investigations relating to the client’s guilt or innocence and potential sentences.
• Prepares for trial with pretrial motions and defense strategy, securing expert assistance as needed.
• Conducts legal research and briefs on motions to support defense.
• Prepares for jury selection and develops voir dire questions and challenges.
• Represents agency in a professional manner and collaborates with staff.

Skills

Critical thinking

Legal research

Written communication

Oral communication

MS Office

Attention to detail

Decision making

Education

Juris Doctorate

Bar admission

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Oklahoma State Court Network

Job description

The Oklahoma Indigent Defense System (OIDS) seeks a full-time Defense Counsel in Enid to represent indigent clients in state court at the trial level across felony, misdemeanor, juvenile delinquency, traffic and wildlife cases.

You will provide competent legal advice and zealous advocacy throughout the criminal process, handling case management, client communications, and investigative work in support of a strong defense.