Appellate Defense Counsel

State of Oklahoma-posted 12 months ago

Full-time • Entry Level

Cleveland, OK

251-500 employees

Administration of Human Resource Programs

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The 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 Appellate Defense Counsel in our Appellate East Division in our Norman office. Positions in this job family are responsible for all phases of the direct appeal of assigned capital and/or non-capital cases before the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals. The position is responsible for all phases of the direct appeal process and the delivery of legal representation in the assigned cases and management of all phases of the appellate litigation process.

Performs case management activities at all phases of the direct appeal in the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals.
Maintains complete and accurate files of all pleadings and orders.
Performs initial and ongoing legal research.
Reviews court records to identify legal error and develop legal and factual arguments.
Reviews jury instructions and makes appropriate recommendations for change if warranted.
Makes note of important testimony/evidence admitted during trial to establish fact pattern and identify potential errors.
Opens or supervises the opening of new client files.
Communicates with client concerning status of the case and complies with reasonable requests for information.
Directs or assists in appeal briefs and pleadings.
Investigates matters outside the trial record when required.
Prepares or assists in the presentations of oral arguments as necessary.
Prepares for or assists in the preparation to appear on the client's behalf in district court as necessary.
Supervises, consults on, or prepares petitions for writs of certiorari to the United States Supreme Court in capital cases.
Serves as Co-counsel and provides ongoing advice, assistance, and support to other attorneys.
Participates in peer review of all attorney work product.

Juris Doctorate degree.
Active membership and good standing with the State Bar of Oklahoma, or eligibility for admission.
Scheduled to take the Oklahoma Bar Exam.
Level I: < 3 years of relevant criminal litigation experience.
Level II: 3+ years of relevant criminal litigation experience with 1+ years criminal trial experience.
Level III: 3+ years of relevant criminal litigation experience with 2+ years criminal trial experience.
Level IV: 3+ years of relevant criminal litigation experience with 3+ years criminal trial experience.
Level V: 3+ years of relevant criminal litigation experience with 4+ years criminal trial experience.
Level VI: 3+ years of relevant criminal litigation experience with 5+ years criminal trial experience.

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.

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