Defense Counsel (Cleveland County)
Core
Represent indigent individuals in state court at the trial level in felony, misdemeanor, juvenile delinquency, traffic, and wildlife cases, providing competent legal advice and zealous advocacy.
Role type
Defense Counsel (Trial Attorney)
Builds
Legal defense strategies, motions, and representations for indigent clients in criminal cases.
Domain
Criminal Law / Public Defense
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Legal research, case management, trial procedures, evidence collection, legal writing, oral advocacy, strategic planning, client communication, appellate review preparation.
Preferred skills
Experience with non-capital trials, knowledge of Oklahoma statutes and rules of evidence, ability to conduct independent investigations.
Technologies
Westlaw, Lexis/Nexis, Oklahoma State Court Network, Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Responsibilities
Maintain accurate case files and pleadings; communicate with clients and families regarding case status and plea negotiations; conduct investigations into client's guilt or innocence; prepare pretrial motions and defense theories; conduct legal research for motions and jury selection; preserve legal error for appellate review; serve as co-counsel; perform administrative duties.
Seniority
Entry to Senior (Levels I-VI based on experience)