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 Deputy Division Chief in our Non-Capital Trial Division, Poteau office.
Basic Purpose
Deputy Division Chief is responsible for Management, Administrative and Supervisory duties of the satellite office. This may include representation of indigent individuals in state court at the trial level in felony, misdemeanor, juvenile delinquency, traffic and wildlife cases; also responsible for providing clients with competent legal advice and zealous advocacy at every phase of the criminal trial process.
Level Descriptor
Positions will be filled at Levels I - III, depending on candidate experience.
Salary commensurate with qualifications and agency salary schedule.
Education and Experience
Applicants must possess a Juris Doctorate degree, active membership and good standing with the State Bar of Oklahoma.
Level I: 5+ years of legal experience, plus < 3 years relevant management experience.
Level II: 5+ years of legal experience, plus 3+ years relevant management experience.
Level III: 5+ years of legal experience, plus 5+ years relevant management experience.
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
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
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.
Education and Experience
Applicants must possess a Juris Doctorate degree, active membership and good standing with the State Bar of Oklahoma.
Level I: 5+ years of legal experience, plus < 3 years relevant management experience.
Level II: 5+ years of legal experience, plus 3+ years relevant management experience.
Level III: 5+ years of legal experience, plus 5+ years relevant management experience.