Staff Attorney-Criminal Defense Practice (Lateral)

Still She Rises, Tulsa•Tulsa, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Still She Rises, Inc. (SSR) provides free legal representation to pregnant women, women with children, or women who are child caregivers and facing legal matters in the criminal, child welfare, or economic justice space. Still She Rises seeks to employ highly motivated individuals with a commitment to indigent defense. Founded in North Tulsa, Still She Rises offers client-centered, innovative, and holistic legal representation. We honor the dignity of the women we serve by championing our clients’ individual goals while also targeting systemic issues impacting the larger community.

Requirements

At least 3 years of practice experience in the field of criminal defense
J.D. from an American Bar Association accredited law school
Membership in good standing to the Oklahoma bar or eligibility for admission to the Oklahoma Bar via reciprocity admission on motion (requires continuous practice of law for at least three years of the five years immediately preceding application for admission)
A commitment to defending indigent individuals in the north Tulsa community charged with criminal offenses
Ability to litigate and confidently engage in skillful negotiations with judges, prosecutors, and other actors within the systems our clients navigate
Excellent research, writing and courtroom advocacy skills
Ability and desire to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams
A commitment to defending indigent individuals in the North Tulsa community throughout at all stages of juvenile abuse, neglect, and dependency proceedings
Experience and interest in working in and with racially and socioeconomically oppressed communities
Ability to think critically and quickly on their feet
Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

If hired, out of state applicants must promptly submit the appropriate materials necessary for reciprocity admission motion.

Responsibilities

Zealously advocate for individuals charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses in the Tulsa Criminal Courts.
Appear in various proceedings including but not limited to arraignments, hearings and trials in criminal courts.
Provide comprehensive representation in collaboration with attorneys and advocates in other practice areas to avoid or mitigate any enmeshed consequences that may arise out of our clients’ contact with the criminal court system.
Be prepared to litigate and confidently engage in skillful negotiations with judges, prosecutors, and other actors within the systems our clients navigate.
Co-counsel cases in other venues (i.e. Juvenile Court, Civil Court, etc.) as necessary to provide the most effective client-focused representation.