Public Defender Trial Counsel – Okmulgee

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

Job summary

The Oklahoma Indigent Defense System (OIDS) seeks a full-time Defense Counsel for the Non-Capital Trial Division in the Okmulgee office to represent indigent clients in state court.

The role includes case management, client communication, trial preparation, legal research, and zealous advocacy throughout the criminal process, in felony, misdemeanor, juvenile, traffic, and wildlife cases.

Qualifications

• JD or eligibility for admission to the Oklahoma Bar

Responsibilities

• Manage case files, pleadings, and orders with accuracy

Skills

Critical thinking

Legal research

Written and oral communication

Attention to detail

Judgment and decision making

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 for the Non-Capital Trial Division in the Okmulgee office to represent indigent clients in state court.

The role includes case management, client communication, trial preparation, legal research, and zealous advocacy throughout the criminal process, in felony, misdemeanor, juvenile, traffic, and wildlife cases.