Oklahoma State Government
Appellate Defense Counsel (Norman)
Agency : 047 INDIGENT DEFENSE SYSTEM
Supervisory Organization : Okla Indigent Defense System
Job Posting End Date : Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Estimated Appointment End Date : Continuous if Blank
Full/Part-Time : Full time
Job Type : Regular
Compensation : Salary commensurate with qualifications and within agency salary schedule.
Job Description 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
Appellate Defense Counsel
in our Appellate East Division in our Norman office.
Basic Purpose Positions in this job family are responsible for all phases of the direct appeal of assigned capital and/or non‑capital cases before the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals. The position is responsible for all phases of the direct appeal process and the delivery of legal representation in the assigned cases and management of all phases of the appellate litigation process.
Responsibilities
Perform case management activities at all phases of the direct appeal in the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals. This includes maintaining complete and accurate files of all pleadings and orders
Perform initial and ongoing legal research
Review court records to identify legal error and develop legal and factual arguments within the wide scope of appellate review
Review jury instructions and make appropriate recommendations for change if warranted
Make note of important testimony/evidence admitted during trial to establish fact pattern and identify potential errors
Open or supervise the opening of new client files
Communicate with client concerning status of the case and comply with reasonable requests for information
Direct or assist in appeal briefs and pleadings
Investigate matters outside the trial record when required
Prepare or assist in the presentations of oral arguments as necessary or when required
Prepare for or assist in the preparation to appear on the client’s behalf in district court as necessary or when required
Supervise, consult on, or prepare petitions for writs of certiorari to the United States Supreme Court in capital cases
Serve as co‑counsel and provide ongoing advice, assistance, and support to other attorneys
Participate in peer review of all attorney work product
Level Descriptor Positions may be filled at Levels I ‑ VI, depending on candidate experience. Salary commensurate with qualifications and agency salary schedule.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Knowledge, skills, and abilities include knowledge of Oklahoma state court system; conducting legal research; civil and criminal law and procedure; effective oral and written communication; interviewing client, witnesses, and other parties; investigative processes and procedures; and court proceedings to avoid legal error. Ability is required to prepare or assist in the preparation of legal documents for assigned cases.
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.
Special Requirements
Must abide by the Oklahoma Rules of Professional Conduct
Job‑related travel may be required.
Benefit Highlights
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.
Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.
If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information:
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Supervisory Organization : Okla Indigent Defense System
Job Posting End Date : Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Estimated Appointment End Date : Continuous if Blank
Full/Part-Time : Full time
Job Type : Regular
Compensation : Salary commensurate with qualifications and within agency salary schedule.
Job Description 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
Appellate Defense Counsel
in our Appellate East Division in our Norman office.
Basic Purpose Positions in this job family are responsible for all phases of the direct appeal of assigned capital and/or non‑capital cases before the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals. The position is responsible for all phases of the direct appeal process and the delivery of legal representation in the assigned cases and management of all phases of the appellate litigation process.
Responsibilities
Perform case management activities at all phases of the direct appeal in the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals. This includes maintaining complete and accurate files of all pleadings and orders
Perform initial and ongoing legal research
Review court records to identify legal error and develop legal and factual arguments within the wide scope of appellate review
Review jury instructions and make appropriate recommendations for change if warranted
Make note of important testimony/evidence admitted during trial to establish fact pattern and identify potential errors
Open or supervise the opening of new client files
Communicate with client concerning status of the case and comply with reasonable requests for information
Direct or assist in appeal briefs and pleadings
Investigate matters outside the trial record when required
Prepare or assist in the presentations of oral arguments as necessary or when required
Prepare for or assist in the preparation to appear on the client’s behalf in district court as necessary or when required
Supervise, consult on, or prepare petitions for writs of certiorari to the United States Supreme Court in capital cases
Serve as co‑counsel and provide ongoing advice, assistance, and support to other attorneys
Participate in peer review of all attorney work product
Level Descriptor Positions may be filled at Levels I ‑ VI, depending on candidate experience. Salary commensurate with qualifications and agency salary schedule.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies Knowledge, skills, and abilities include knowledge of Oklahoma state court system; conducting legal research; civil and criminal law and procedure; effective oral and written communication; interviewing client, witnesses, and other parties; investigative processes and procedures; and court proceedings to avoid legal error. Ability is required to prepare or assist in the preparation of legal documents for assigned cases.
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.
Special Requirements
Must abide by the Oklahoma Rules of Professional Conduct
Job‑related travel may be required.
Benefit Highlights
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.
Equal Opportunity Employment The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.
If you are needing any extra assistance or have any questions relating to a job you have applied for, please click the link below and find the agency for which you applied for additional information:
Agency Contact
#J-18808-Ljbffr