Still She Rises, Tulsa · 3 months ago
Fall 2026 Staff Attorney-Criminal Defense Practice (Entry-Level)
Tulsa, OK
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$74K/yr - $74K/yrStill She Rises, Inc. provides free legal representation to women facing legal matters in the criminal, child welfare, or economic justice space. They are seeking an Entry Level Staff Attorney for their Criminal Defense Practice who will represent clients against criminal allegations, conduct client intakes, and collaborate with other defense team members to develop comprehensive legal strategies.
AdviceConsultingLegalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Ability to represent clients against any and all criminal allegations in both Tulsa County and City of Tulsa court system
Conducting client intake in jail, or in the office when feasible, within 24 hours from initial arrest or phone call
Center decision-making on all matters to clients
Litigate, advocate, and negotiate with client’s goals in mind
Effectively counsel clients on all possible legal outcomes and their options
Collaborate with other members of a client’s defense team, including advocates and investigators to develop and implement a comprehensive legal strategy
Collaborate with other attorneys on representation of a mutual client in multiple venues, including coordinating legal strategies, co-counseling appearances/hearings
Develop and elevate the standard of practice through innovative motions, arguments, and strategies
Commit to ongoing training and development of skills in order to provide excellent and zealous representation to our clients
Qualification
Required
J.D. from an American Bar Association accredited law school
Membership in good standing to the Oklahoma bar or eligibility for admission to the Oklahoma Bar within six months of hire
Ability to drive and/or transport themselves and their work files to court, jail, and any other place where their physical presence is required
Willingness to develop knowledge and expertise in criminal law
Ability to litigate and confidently engage in skillful negotiations with judges, prosecutors, and other actors within the systems our clients navigate
Excellent research, writing and courtroom advocacy skills
Ability and desire to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams
A commitment to defending individuals in the North Tulsa community through jury trial and/or disposition
Experience and interest in working in and with racially and socioeconomically oppressed communities
Ability to think critically and quickly on their feet
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
FSA
401K with 4% employer contribution
Company
Still She Rises, Tulsa
Still She Rises, Tulsa is the first holistic defense office in the country dedicated exclusively to the representation of mothers in the criminal and civil legal systems.
Founded in 2017
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Robin Steinberg
Founder, Former Executive Director and Board Member
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