Criminal Law - Defense Attorney in Cleveland, OK

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Cleveland, OK

Criminal Law - Defense Attorney in Cleveland, OK

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Defense Counsel (Cleveland County) - Full time - Cleveland County - Salary commensurate with qualifications - Provide legal representation in non-capital cases - Represent indigent individuals in state court at the trial level in felony, misdemeanor, juvenile delinquency, traffic and wildlife cases - Conduct independent and expeditious investigations - Prepare for trial by filing pretrial motions and developing plea negotiation strategy - Serve as Co-Counsel as assigned - Provide consultation, advice, assistance, and support to other attorneys and staff - Applicants should possess a Juris Doctorate degree, active membership and good standing with the State Bar of Oklahoma, or eligibility for admission - Must abide by the Oklahoma Rules of Professional Conduct - Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums - Wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations - 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 the first year for full time employees (amounts increase with years of service) - 11 paid holidays - Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match - Longevity Bonus for years of service - Interested applicants are encouraged to provide letter of interest and resume with their online application - 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.

H1: Defense Counsel (Cleveland County) - Full Time - Cleveland County - Salary and Benefits Included - Represent Indigent Individuals in State Court - Juris Doctorate Degree Required

H2: Legal Representation in Non-Capital Cases for Indigent Clients - Conduct Independent Investigations - Trial Preparation and Advocacy - Generous Benefits Package - Equal Opportunity Employer

- Defense Counsel (Cleveland County) position available at the **Members Only** (OIDS)
- Full-time, regular position with salary commensurate with qualifications and within agency salary schedule
- Provide legal representation in non-capital cases for indigent clients throughout the State of Oklahoma (excluding Oklahoma and Tulsa counties)
- Represent clients in state court at the trial level in felony, misdemeanor, juvenile delinquency, traffic and wildlife cases
- Conduct independent and expeditious investigations relating to the client's guilt or innocence and potential sentences
- Prepare for trial by filing pretrial motions, developing plea negotiation strategy, securing assistance from experts, and formulating a defense theory
- Serve as Co-Counsel as assigned
- Provide consultation, advice, assistance, and support to other attorneys and staff
- Applicants should possess a Juris Doctorate degree and active membership and good standing with the State Bar of Oklahoma, or eligibility for admission
- Must abide by the Oklahoma Rules of Professional Conduct
- Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
- Wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations
- Life/Supplemental Life/Dependent Life/Disability insurance plans available
- Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
- Employee assistance program and health/fitness programs offered
- 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full-time employees (amounts increase with years of service)
- 11 paid holidays
- Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
- Longevity Bonus for years of service
- Interested applicants are encouraged to provide letter of interest and resume with their online application
- Equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability
- 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:
- Must abide by the Oklahoma Rules of Professional Conduct