Still She Rises, Tulsa
Fall 2026 Staff Attorney-Criminal Defense Practice (Entry-Level)
Still She Rises, Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, 74145
Overview
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.
Responsibilities
Client-centered direct representation of clients against all criminal allegations in Tulsa County and City of Tulsa court systems.
Conduct client intake in jail or in the office within 24 hours from initial arrest or phone call.
Center decision-making on all matters to clients.
Litigate, advocate, and negotiate with client’s goals in mind.
Effectively counsel clients on all possible legal outcomes and their options.
Collaborate with other defense team members, including advocates and investigators, to develop and implement a comprehensive legal strategy.
Coordinate representation of mutual clients in multiple venues, including co-counseling appearances/hearings.
Develop and elevate practice standards through innovative motions, arguments, and strategies.
Commit to ongoing training and development to provide excellent and zealous representation.
Qualifications
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 within six months of hire.
Ability to drive and/or transport to court, jail, and any place where physical presence is required.
Applicants Must Demonstrate
Willingness to develop knowledge and expertise in criminal law.
Ability to litigate and engage in skilled negotiations with judges, prosecutors, and others in the system our clients navigate.
Excellent research, writing, and courtroom advocacy skills.
Ability and desire to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
A commitment to defending individuals in the North Tulsa community through jury trial and/or disposition.
Experience and interest in working with racially and socioeconomically oppressed communities.
Ability to think critically and quickly on their feet.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Applicants, If Hired, Must
Sit for the Oklahoma State Bar Examination or submit materials necessary for waiver.
Compensation $74,000 annually + medical, dental, vision, life, FSA, and 401K with 4% employer contribution.
How to Apply To apply, go to stillsherises.org, click the Careers tab, and upload a single PDF that combines a cover letter and resume when prompted. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. For questions, contact careers@stillsherises.org.
Still She Rises is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring and diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, orientations, and communities to apply.
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Responsibilities
Client-centered direct representation of clients against all criminal allegations in Tulsa County and City of Tulsa court systems.
Conduct client intake in jail or in the office within 24 hours from initial arrest or phone call.
Center decision-making on all matters to clients.
Litigate, advocate, and negotiate with client’s goals in mind.
Effectively counsel clients on all possible legal outcomes and their options.
Collaborate with other defense team members, including advocates and investigators, to develop and implement a comprehensive legal strategy.
Coordinate representation of mutual clients in multiple venues, including co-counseling appearances/hearings.
Develop and elevate practice standards through innovative motions, arguments, and strategies.
Commit to ongoing training and development to provide excellent and zealous representation.
Qualifications
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 within six months of hire.
Ability to drive and/or transport to court, jail, and any place where physical presence is required.
Applicants Must Demonstrate
Willingness to develop knowledge and expertise in criminal law.
Ability to litigate and engage in skilled negotiations with judges, prosecutors, and others in the system our clients navigate.
Excellent research, writing, and courtroom advocacy skills.
Ability and desire to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
A commitment to defending individuals in the North Tulsa community through jury trial and/or disposition.
Experience and interest in working with racially and socioeconomically oppressed communities.
Ability to think critically and quickly on their feet.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Applicants, If Hired, Must
Sit for the Oklahoma State Bar Examination or submit materials necessary for waiver.
Compensation $74,000 annually + medical, dental, vision, life, FSA, and 401K with 4% employer contribution.
How to Apply To apply, go to stillsherises.org, click the Careers tab, and upload a single PDF that combines a cover letter and resume when prompted. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. For questions, contact careers@stillsherises.org.
Still She Rises is an equal opportunity employer, committed to inclusive hiring and diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities, experiences, orientations, and communities to apply.
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