- Full Time
- El Reno, Canadian County
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Oklahoma State Government
Oklahoma State Government's Indigent Defense System seeks a dedicated Defense Counsel to serve the El Reno community in Canadian County. As a full-time attorney, you'll protect constitutional rights and ensure quality legal representation for clients throughout the criminal justice system.
About the Role
This Defense Counsel position is a cornerstone of Oklahoma's commitment to providing competent legal defense for individuals who cannot afford private representation. Based in El Reno, you'll work within a professional legal environment dedicated to upholding constitutional standards and advancing justice for underrepresented clients across a range of criminal matters.
What You'll Do
- Represent clients in criminal proceedings, from arraignment through trial and appeal
- Conduct thorough client interviews and investigate case facts and legal precedents
- Draft legal motions, briefs, and memoranda on constitutional and evidentiary issues
- Negotiate with prosecutors to achieve just outcomes and reduced sentences where appropriate
- Appear in court for hearings, motions, and trials before judges and juries
- Manage an active caseload while maintaining detailed case documentation
- Collaborate with investigators, expert witnesses, and support staff to build strong defenses
- Safeguard client confidentiality and ensure adherence to ethical and professional standards
What We're Looking For
- Oklahoma bar admission or eligibility to practice law in Oklahoma
- Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
- Knowledge of criminal procedure, evidence, and constitutional law
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple cases effectively
- Compassion for clients facing criminal charges and commitment to fair representation
- Professional judgment and integrity in all interactions
About Oklahoma State Government
The Oklahoma Indigent Defense System exists to provide high-quality legal representation that upholds the constitutional rights of individuals unable to afford private counsel. This position offers meaningful work defending fundamental rights in the criminal justice system.
How to Apply
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Oklahoma, is a landlocked state in the South Central, Southern, and Southwestern regions of the United States. It borders Texas to the southwest, Kansas to the north, Missouri to the northeast, Arkansas to the southeast, New Mexico to the west, and Colorado to the northwest. Partially in the western extreme of the Upland South, it is the 20th-most extensive and the 28th-most populous of the 50 Uni
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- Elevation 419m (1,375 ft)
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