Capital Counsel

Responsibilities Provides legal representation in all phases of assigned capital cases Performs case management activities until the case is concluded or reassigned Communicates with client on all aspects of the case according to agency policy Conducts independent and expeditious investigations relating to the client’s guilt or innocence Prepares for trial by filing pretrial motions and developing plea negotiation strategy Conducts ongoing legal research to identify new issues and prepare for briefing Prepares for jury selection and preserves legal error for appellate review Prepares for sentencing phase applying Oklahoma procedures and law related to capital sentencing Prepares for post‑judgment proceedings and cooperates with subsequent counsel Serves as Co‑Counsel as assigned and provides consultation to other attorneys Requirements Juris Doctorate degree Active membership and good standing with the State Bar of Oklahoma, or eligibility for admission Knowledge of Oklahoma procedures and laws related to the sentencing phase of the capital case Knowledge of American Bar Association Guidelines for the Appointment and Performance of Counsel in Death Penalty Cases (1989) Critical thinking Conducting legal research Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor