Attorney - Defense Counsel (El Reno)

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Organization information
Organization name: 
Oklahoma Indigent Defense System
Street address: 
111 N Peters
City: 
Norman
State: 
Oklahoma
ZIP: 
73069
Job type: 
Legal - Defender
Position Description: 

The Oklahoma Indigent Defense System (OIDS) is a state agency responsible for implementing the Indigent Defense Act by providing trial, appellate and post-conviction criminal defense services to persons who have been judicially determined to be entitled to legal counsel.

OIDS is currently seeking full-time Defense Counsel in our Non-Capital Trial Division, El Reno office.

Basic Purpose
Defense Counsel represent indigent individuals in state court at the trial level in felony, misdemeanor, juvenile delinquency, traffic and wildlife cases; Counsel is also responsible for providing clients with competent legal advice and zealous advocacy at every phase of the criminal trial process.

Level Descriptor
Positions may be filled at Levels I - VII, 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, or eligibility for admission. Or applicants should be scheduled to take the Oklahoma Bar Exam.

Benefit Highlights
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 program

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.

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 – https://okgov.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/okgovjobs).

Current State of Oklahoma Employees: Must apply for open positions through their Workday account: https://www.myworkday.com/wday/authgwy/okgov/login.htmld. After logging into Workday, go to Menu > Careers > Find Jobs – Internal State of Oklahoma.

Requirements: 

Applicants should possess a Juris Doctorate degree, active membership and good standing with the State Bar of Oklahoma, or eligibility for admission. Or applicants should be scheduled to take the Oklahoma Bar Exam.

Notes: 
Equal Opportunity Employer
Submission deadline: 
Thursday, April 25, 2024