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 a full-time Deputy Division Chief in our Non-Capital Trial Division. Cleveland County 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 our 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.
Benefit Highlights
The Oklahoma Indigent Defense System provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Benefits Include:
o Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
o Health/Dental/Vision/Basic Life/Supplemental Life/Dependent Life/Disability insurance plans
o Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
o Employee assistance program and health/fitness programs
o 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave (amounts increase with years of service)
o 11 paid holidays
o Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
o Longevity Bonus for years of service
Applicants must possess a Juris Doctorate degree, active membership and good standing with the State Bar of Oklahoma.
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/job/Cleveland-County/Deput... ).
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.