Indigent Defense Counsel — Non-Capital Trials

State of Oklahoma; Custer (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit allowance for premiums

Insurance plans with no pre-existing条件

Life/Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance program & wellness

Vacation & sick leave

Paid holidays

Retirement plan match

Longevity bonus

Job summary

The Oklahoma Indigent Defense System (OIDS) is seeking a full-time Defense Counsel in the Clinton office to handle non-capital trials and provide zealous advocacy in felony, misdemeanor, juvenile delinquency, traffic and wildlife cases.

Responsibilities include case management, client communication, investigations, pretrial motions, and trial preparation in state court. Juris Doctorate and bar eligibility are required, with options for progression across levels based on experience.

Qualifications

• Applicants should possess a Juris Doctorate degree, active membership and good standing with the State Bar of Oklahoma, or eligibility for admission.
• Or applicants should be scheduled to take the Oklahoma Bar Exam.

Responsibilities

• Performs case management activities at all phases of the direct appeal in the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals.
• Communicates with client on all aspects of the case, including plea negotiations and post-judgement proceedings.
• Communicates with client’s friends and family to obtain pertinent information without disclosing privileged information.
• Conducts independent and expeditious investigations relating to the client’s guilt or innocence and potential sentences.
• Collects and maintains evidence acquired through the investigation per established standards and laws.
• Prepares for trial by filing pretrial motions; develop plea negotiation strategy; secure assistance from experts; formulate a defense theory.
• Conducts ongoing legal research to identify new issues and prepare for briefing of argument on motions.
• Prepares for jury selection by developing questions and challenges.
• Preserves legal error for appellate review on all applicable grounds.
• Serves as Co-Counsel as assigned.
• Provides consultation, assistance, and support to other attorneys and staff.
• Performs administrative duties when asked

Skills

State & federal law

Non-capital trial regs

Constitutional law

Oklahoma constitution

Agency policies

Trial procedures

Rules of evidence

Legal research

Legal writing

MS Office

Attention to detail

Judgment & decision making

Critical thinking

Communication

Education

Juris Doctorate

Active State Bar of Oklahoma

Bar eligibility

Oklahoma Bar Exam readiness

Job description

The Oklahoma Indigent Defense System (OIDS) is seeking a full-time Defense Counsel in the Clinton office to handle non-capital trials and provide zealous advocacy in felony, misdemeanor, juvenile delinquency, traffic and wildlife cases.

Responsibilities include case management, client communication, investigations, pretrial motions, and trial preparation in state court. Juris Doctorate and bar eligibility are required, with options for progression across levels based on experience.