Capital Counsel

Full-time

No

# Capital Counsel

The Oklahoma Indigent Defense System (OIDS) is a state agency responsible for providing trial defense services to persons who have been judicially determined to be entitled to legal counsel. The organization is currently seeking a full-time Capital Counsel in their Sapulpa office.

## Job Description

Capital Counsel represent clients against whom the State of Oklahoma is seeking the death penalty. They provide informed, zealous, and independent legal representation, within the bounds and forums provided by law, in assigned capital cases. Positions may be filled at Levels II - III, depending on candidate experience.

## Qualifications

Applicants should possess a , active membership and good standing with the State Bar of Oklahoma, and criminal trial experience.

## Salary & Benefits

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and within the organization's salary schedule. 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

## Application Process

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.

## Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

## Summary

The Oklahoma Indigent Defense System (OIDS) is a state agency responsible for providing trial defense services to persons who have been judicially determined to be entitled to legal counsel. The organization is currently seeking a full-time Capital Counsel in their Sapulpa office.

Applicants should possess a , active membership and good standing with the State Bar of Oklahoma, and criminal trial experience. Positions may be filled at Levels II - III, depending on candidate experience. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and within the organization's salary schedule. Benefits include a 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, a retirement savings plan with a generous match, and a longevity bonus for years of service.

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. 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 - Oklahoma Indigent Defense System

## Job Overview

The Oklahoma Indigent Defense System (OIDS) is a state agency responsible for providing trial defense services to persons who have been judicially determined to be entitled to legal counsel. The organization is currently seeking a full-time Capital Counsel in their Sapulpa office.

## Job Responsibilities

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

## Qualifications

Applicants should possess a , active membership and good standing with the State Bar of Oklahoma, and criminal trial experience. Positions may be filled at Levels II - III, depending on candidate experience.

## Salary & Benefits

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and within the organization's salary schedule. 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)
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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

Juris Doctorate degree, active membership and good standing with the State Bar of Oklahoma

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 Juris Doctorate degree

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