Appellate Defense Counsel
Core
Full-time appellate defense counsel handling all phases of direct appeals for capital and non-capital cases before the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals.
Role type
Appellate Defense Counsel
Builds
Legal representation and appellate litigation process for indigent clients
Domain
Criminal law / Appellate litigation
Required skills
Legal research, Court record review, Oral argument preparation, Brief writing, Case management, Client communication
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Maintain accurate case files, Review court records to identify legal error, Develop legal and factual arguments, Review jury instructions, Investigate matters outside the trial record, Prepare or assist in oral arguments, Supervise petitions for writs of certiorari, Participate in peer review of attorney work product
Seniority
Level I-VI depending on experience