Defense Counsel (Claremore)

Skip to main contentState of Oklahoma CareersSign InDefense Counsel (Claremore) page is loadedDefense Counsel (Claremore)ApplylocationsRogers Countytime typeFull timeposted onPosted 30+ Days Agojob requisition idJR61430Job Posting TitleDefense Counsel (Claremore)Agency047 INDIGENT DEFENSE SYSTEMSupervisory OrganizationOkla Indigent Defense System PryorJob Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)Full/Part-TimeFull timeJob TypeRegularCompensationSalary commensurate with qualifications and within agency salary schedule.Job DescriptionThe Oklahoma Indigent Defense System (OIDS) is the statewide public defender agency which provides legal representation to indigent clients throughout the State of Oklahoma, with the exception of Oklahoma and Tulsa counties. OIDS is currently seeking a full-time Defense Counsel in our Non-Capital Trial Division, Claremore office.  Basic PurposeDefense Counsel represent indigent individuals in state court at the trial level in felony, misdemeanor, juvenile delinquency, traffic and wildlife cases; Counsel is also responsible for providing clients with competent legal advice and zealous advocacy at every phase of the criminal trial process.  Typical FunctionsPerforms case management activities, this includes maintaining complete and accurate files of all pleadings and ordersCommunicates with client on all aspects of the case, including plea negotiations and post-judgement proceedings, according to agency policy and standards to ensure client can make informed decisions regarding legal representationCommunicates with client’s friends and family to obtain pertinent information without disclosing privileged communication or confidential informationConducts 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 lawsPrepares for trial by filing pretrial motions; develop plea negotiation strategy based on jurisdictional practices and policies and with client’s input; securing assistance from experts; and formulating a defense theory based on information produced through the investigationConducts ongoing legal research to identify new issues and prepare for briefing of argument on motionsPrepares for jury selection by considering legal challenges to selection procedure and developing questions and challenges to determine if the potential juror is suitablePreserves legal error for appellate review on all applicable groundsServes as Co-Counsel as assignedProvides consultation, advice, assistance, and support to other attorneys and staffPerforms administrative duties when asked Level DescriptorPositions may be filled at Levels I - VI, depending on candidate experience. Salary commensurate with qualifications and agency salary schedule.    Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and CompetenciesKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of applicable state and federal laws; applicable regulations for non-capital trials; constitutional law and the Oklahoma constitution; agency policies and procedures; trial and hearing procedures; rules of evidence; methods and techniques for conducting legal research and writing. Skills required include critical thinking; conducting legal research; written and oral communication; Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel; attention to detail; sound judgment and decision making. Abilities required include presenting statements of fact and law; clearly and logically articulate position in written and oral form; analyze, interpret, and apply various laws, rules, regulations, agency policies, and procedures; direct and/or perform independent and difficult research, analyzing,...