Indigent Defense Trial Counsel — Impactful Justice

047 INDIGENT DEFENSE SYSTEM; Woodward (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Vacation leave

Retirement match

Life insurance

Health options

Job summary

The Oklahoma Indigent Defense System (OIDS) seeks a full-time Defense Counsel in our Woodward office to represent indigent clients in state court at the trial level across felony and misdemeanor matters. You will provide competent legal advice, zealous advocacy, and manage case files from intake through post-judgment proceedings.

Applicants should possess a Juris Doctorate, be admitted to the Oklahoma Bar (or eligibility), and commit to the highest professional standards.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree and active Oklahoma Bar membership or eligibility for admission.
• Knowledge of criminal trial procedures and evidentiary rules.
• Ability to conduct legal research and write clearly.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complete case files, pleadings, and orders.
• Communicate with clients regarding plea negotiations and proceedings.
• Investigate cases independently and prepare for trial with strategy development.
• Prepare pretrial motions and assist in plea negotiations.
• Conduct legal research for motions and briefs.
• Assist in jury selection and trial preparation.
• Preserve legal errors for appellate review.
• Provide consultation and support to fellow attorneys.

Skills

Legal research

Oral communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Oklahoma State Court Network

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Oklahoma Indigent Defense System (OIDS) seeks a full-time Defense Counsel in our Woodward office to represent indigent clients in state court at the trial level across felony and misdemeanor matters. You will provide competent legal advice, zealous advocacy, and manage case files from intake through post-judgment proceedings.

Applicants should possess a Juris Doctorate, be admitted to the Oklahoma Bar (or eligibility), and commit to the highest professional standards.