Capital Counsel

Full-time

No

# Capital Counsel

Organization is currently seeking full-time Capital Counsel in its Capital Trial Division, Sapulpa office.

## Basic Purpose
Capital Counsel represent clients against whom the State of Oklahoma is seeking the death penalty. Capital Counsel provide informed, zealous, and independent legal representation, within the bounds and forums provided by law, in assigned capital cases.

## Level Descriptor
Positions may be filled at Levels II - III, depending on candidate experience.

## Education and Experience
Applicants should possess a Juris Doctorate degree, active membership and good standing with the State Bar of Oklahoma. Criminal trial experience is required.

## Compensation
Salary commensurate with qualifications and within agency salary schedule.

## Method of Application
Interested applicants are encouraged to provide letter of interest and resume with their online application.

All Sources: Applicants without previous state service, with previous state service but not currently employed by a state agency, OR currently in trial period status, must apply through the Workday online External Listings applicant system (State of Oklahoma Careers – ).
Current State of Oklahoma Employees: Must apply for open positions through their Workday account: . After logging into Workday, go to Menu > Careers > Find Jobs – Internal State of Oklahoma.

## Benefits
The Oklahoma Indigent Defense System provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Benefits include:

* Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
* Life/Supplemental Life/Dependent Life/Disability insurance plans
* Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
* Employee assistance program and health/fitness programs
* 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave (amounts increase with years of service)
* 11 paid holidays
* Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
* Longevity Bonus for years of service

Organization is currently seeking full-time Capital Counsel in its Capital Trial Division, Sapulpa office. This position is responsible for representing clients against whom the State of Oklahoma is seeking the death penalty.

The successful candidate will possess a Juris Doctorate degree, active membership and good standing with the State Bar of Oklahoma, and criminal trial experience. Salary commensurate with qualifications and within agency salary schedule.

Organization provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support its employees and their dependents. Benefits include:

* Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
* Life/Supplemental Life/Dependent Life/Disability insurance plans
* Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
* Employee assistance program and health/fitness programs
* 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave (amounts increase with years of service)
* 11 paid holidays
* Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
* Longevity Bonus for years of service

Applicants are encouraged to provide letter of interest and resume with their online application. Those without previous state service, with previous state service but not currently employed by a state agency, or currently in trial period status, must apply through the Workday online External Listings applicant system (State of Oklahoma Careers – ). Current State of Oklahoma Employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account: . After logging into Workday, go to Menu > Careers > Find Jobs – Internal State of Oklahoma.

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

## Capital Counsel
Organization is seeking a full-time Capital Counsel in its Capital Trial Division, Sapulpa office.

### Job Description
Capital Counsel represent clients against whom the State of Oklahoma is seeking the death penalty. Capital Counsel provide informed, zealous, and independent legal representation, within the bounds and forums provided by law, in assigned capital cases.

### Education and Experience
Applicants should possess a Juris Doctorate degree, active membership and good standing with the State Bar of Oklahoma. Criminal trial experience required.

### Compensation
Salary commensurate with qualifications and within agency salary schedule.

### Benefits
Organization provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support its employees and their dependents. Benefits include:

* Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
* Life/Supplemental Life/Dependent Life/Disability insurance plans
* Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
* Employee assistance program and health/fitness programs
* 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave (amounts increase with years of service)
* 11 paid holidays
* Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
* Longevity Bonus for years of service

### Method of Application
Interested applicants are encouraged to provide letter of interest and resume with their online application.

None

Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums, Life/Supplemental Life/Dependent Life/Disability insurance plans, Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care, Employee assistance program and health/fitness programs, 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave (amounts increase with years of service), 11 paid holidays, Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match, Longevity Bonus for years of service

None

Juris Doctorate degree

Juris Doctorate degree

Interested applicants are encouraged to provide letter of interest and resume with their online application. All Sources Applicants without previous state service, with previous state service but not currently employed by a state agency, OR currently in trial period status, must apply through the Workday online External Listings applicant system (State of Oklahoma Careers – ). Current State of Oklahoma Employees

Qualification and Experience Active membership and good standing with the State Bar of Oklahoma

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