Defense Counsel (Clinton)
Core
Provide legal representation to indigent clients in non-capital felony, misdemeanor, juvenile, traffic, and wildlife cases at the trial level in state court.
Role type
Defense Counsel (Criminal Defense Attorney)
Builds
Legal defense strategies and case files for indigent defendants
Domain
Criminal Law / Public Defense
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Criminal litigation, trial advocacy, legal research, evidence collection, plea negotiation, jury selection, appellate preservation
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, Oklahoma State Court Network
Responsibilities
Conduct independent investigations into client guilt or innocence; prepare pretrial motions and defense theories; communicate with clients and witnesses; conduct legal research on motions and new issues; preserve legal error for appellate review; serve as co-counsel.
Seniority
Level I-VI (0-5+ years trial experience)