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Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma · 2 days ago

Assistant Public Defender

positionDurant, OK
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$88K/yr - $110K/yr
date5+ years exp

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is seeking an Assistant Public Defender to defend indigent clients in felony, misdemeanor, and traffic cases in the District Court. The role involves managing caseloads, preparing cases for court, and representing clients at various hearings and trials.

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Hiring Manager
Kacy Blankenship
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Responsibilities

You will manage caseloads, which includes interviewing and advising clients of their legal rights and obligations. Interviewing witnesses and potential witnesses, including police officers and expert witnesses
Prepare cases, appear in Tribal Court, and represent clients charged with Tribal offenses at Tribal Court hearing, preliminary hearings, bench trials, and jury trials
Argue special actions and appeals
Recommend additional legislation necessary to upgrade the Office of Public Defender or to improve the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma justice system
Review assignment of indigency status to identify clients who have available resources, collecting costs of representation when possible
Perform responsibilities according to the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma law

Qualification

Juris DoctorateLicensed to practice lawCriminal defense experienceJury trial experienceJudgment skillsUnderstanding Choctaw culture

Required

Juris Doctorate from accredited law school
Licensed to practice law by a State within the United States
Experience with criminal, juvenile, and/or deprived case procedures
Application of professional knowledge and ability by possessing strong judgment and evaluation skills
Jury trial experience in felony, misdemeanor and/or deprived custody cases
Willingness to understand, learn and appreciate Choctaw culture and tradition and cultural differences of clients
Five [5] years of criminal defense experience in state, federal, and/or tribal court

Company

Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma

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Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma is a government organization that provides health care and housing services.
dateFounded in 2015
location
Durant, Oklahoma, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.choctawnation.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1M
Key Investors
National Science Foundation
2023-05-11Grant· $1M

Leadership Team

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James Grimsley
Executive Director - Advanced Technology Initiatives
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