Still She Rises, Inc. (SSR) provides free legal representation to pregnant women, women with children, or women who are child caregivers and have been brought into the criminal, child welfare, and housing legal systems. 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.
Responsibilities
Criminal Defense Attorneys zealously advocate for individuals charged with misdemeanor and felony offenses in the Tulsa Criminal Courts. They appear in various proceedings including but not limited to arraignments, hearings and trials in criminal courts. Criminal Defense Attorneys 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. To that end, Criminal Defense Attorneys must consistently be prepared to litigate and confidently engage in skillful negotiations with judges, prosecutors, and other actors within the systems our clients navigate. Though primarily appearing in criminal courts, Criminal Defense Attorneys have the opportunity to co-counsel cases in other venues (ie. Juvenile Court, Civil Court, etc.) as necessary to provide the most effective client-focused representation.
To be eligible, applicants must have:
*At least 3 years of experience in the field of Criminal Law or related field
*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
Applicants must demonstrate:
*A commitment to defending indigent individuals charged with criminal offenses in the north Tulsa community.
*Experience and interest in working in and with racially and socioeconomically oppressed communities.
*Ability to think critically and quickly on their feet
*Excellent research, writing and courtroom advocacy skills
*Strong communication and interpersonal skills
*Ability and desire to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams
Applicants, if hired, must:
*Sit for the Oklahoma State Bar Examination or submit the appropriate materials necessary for waiver.
To apply, please go to Stillsherises.org, click the Careers tab, and upload a cover letter and resume in one document when prompted.
Please contact [email protected] with questions regarding the position.
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