Indigent Defense Counsel – Enid, Non-Capital Trials

047 INDIGENT DEFENSE SYSTEM; Enid (OK); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefit options

Multiple insurance plans

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Paid leave and holidays

Retirement plan with match

Longevity bonus

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include case management, client communication, pretrial motions, plea negotiations, and ongoing legal research. JD and Oklahoma Bar eligibility are required; travel is expected as part of the job.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree, active bar membership or eligibility for admission to the Oklahoma Bar.
• Strong legal research and writing skills required.
• Experience with trial litigation and client advocacy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent indigent clients in state trial court across felony, misdemeanor, juvenile delinquency, traffic and wildlife cases.
• Conduct investigations and manage case files with timely documentation.
• Prepare and file pretrial motions and assist in plea negotiations.
• Communicate with clients and families to obtain information and advise on case options.
• Perform legal research to support motions and trial strategy.
• Support co-counsel and assist other attorneys as needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Legal research

Written and oral communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Oklahoma State Court Network

Job description

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

Responsibilities include case management, client communication, pretrial motions, plea negotiations, and ongoing legal research. JD and Oklahoma Bar eligibility are required; travel is expected as part of the job.