Indigent Defense Trial Counsel - Cleveland County

Oklahoma Ag; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous state benefits

Vacation and sick leave

Retirement Savings Plan

Life Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Oklahoma Indigent Defense System (OIDS) is seeking a full-time Defense Counsel in the Cleveland County office to represent indigent clients in state court. The role requires handling felony, misdemeanor, juvenile delinquency, traffic and wildlife cases with zealous advocacy and strong client communication.

Responsibilities include case management, plea negotiations, evidentiary gathering, and trial preparation, including pretrial motions and strategy development in coordination with

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate or eligibility for admission to the Oklahoma State Bar.
• Active bar membership or eligibility for admission.
• Experience in criminal trial practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent indigent clients in state court at trial level in felony, misdemeanor, juvenile delinquency, traffic and wildlife cases.
• Communicate with clients and others to obtain information and advise on plea negotiations and post-judgement proceedings.
• Prepare for trial with pretrial motions, strategy development, and expert consultation as needed.
• Conduct legal research for motions and briefing; preserve issues for appellate review.

Skills

Legal research

Communication

Negotiation

Trial preparation

Microsoft Office

Education

Juris Doctorate

State Bar of Oklahoma admission or eligibility

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Oklahoma State Court Network

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Oklahoma Indigent Defense System (OIDS) is seeking a full-time Defense Counsel in the Cleveland County office to represent indigent clients in state court. The role requires handling felony, misdemeanor, juvenile delinquency, traffic and wildlife cases with zealous advocacy and strong client communication.

Responsibilities include case management, plea negotiations, evidentiary gathering, and trial preparation, including pretrial motions and strategy development in coordination with