Full-Time

Appellate Defense Counsel

Posted on 9/11/2024

Oklahoma State Government

Oklahoma State Government

201-500 employees

Manages state-funded health care costs and quality

Government & Public Sector
Healthcare

Mid, Senior

Norman, OK, USA

Position is based in the Norman office.

Category
Legal
Legal & Compliance
Requirements
  • Applicants should possess a Juris Doctorate degree, active membership and good standing with the State Bar of Oklahoma, or eligibility for admission. Or applicants should be scheduled to take the Oklahoma Bar Exam.
  • Level I: < 3 years of relevant criminal litigation experience.
  • Level II: 3+ years of relevant criminal litigation experience with 1+ years criminal trial experience.
  • Level III: 3+ years of relevant criminal litigation experience with 2+ years criminal trial experience.
  • Level IV: 3+ years of relevant criminal litigation experience with 3+ years criminal trial experience.
  • Level V: 3+ years of relevant criminal litigation experience with 4+ years criminal trial experience.
  • Level VI: 3+ years of relevant criminal litigation experience with 5+ years criminal trial experience.
  • Must abide by the Oklahoma Rules of Professional Conduct.
  • Job related travel may be required.
Responsibilities
  • Performs case management activities at all phases of the direct appeal in the Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals. This includes maintaining complete and accurate files of all pleadings and orders
  • Performs initial and on-going legal research
  • Reviews court records to identify legal error and develop legal and factual arguments within the wide scope of appellate review Reviews court records to identify error and develop issues and provide arguments within the wide scope of appellate review.
  • Reviews jury instructions and makes appropriate recommendations for change if warranted
  • Makes note of important testimony/evidence admitted during trial to establish fact pattern and identify potential errors.
  • Opens or supervises the opening of new client files
  • Communicates with client concerning status of the case and comply with reasonable requests for information
  • Directs or assists in appeal briefs and pleadings
  • Investigates matters outside the trial record when required.
  • Prepares or assists in the presentations of oral arguments as necessary or when required
  • Prepares for or assists in the preparation to appear on the client’s behalf in district court as necessary or when required
  • Supervises, consults on, or prepares petitions for writs of certiorari to the United States Supreme Court in capital cases.
  • Serves as Co-counsel and provides ongoing advice, assistance, and support to other attorneys
  • Participates in peer review of all attorney work product.
Oklahoma State Government

Oklahoma State Government

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The Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) manages the costs of health care funded by the state and federal government in Oklahoma. It ensures that the health care services provided meet acceptable standards while also focusing on creating a positive experience for citizens who rely on these services. OHCA's main functions include purchasing health care services, analyzing ways to improve accessibility and quality, and building partnerships to enhance health outcomes for Oklahomans. The agency serves low-income individuals, families, and other vulnerable groups, emphasizing cost control and quality assurance in the public health sector. Unlike private health care providers, OHCA operates with a focus on fiscal responsibility, using state and federal funds to provide necessary health care services. The goal of OHCA is to improve the health of Oklahomans by ensuring that they have access to quality health care services.

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$4.1M

Headquarters

Kansas City, Missouri

Founded

1953

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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What believers are saying

  • Telehealth expansion offers cost-effective healthcare for rural and underserved areas.
  • AI integration in healthcare can improve patient outcomes and reduce costs.
  • Medicaid expansion increases healthcare access for low-income populations.

What critics are saying

  • DDS waitlist reduction may strain OHCA's resources and budget.
  • Interim directors in state agencies may affect OHCA's inter-agency collaborations.
  • Resignation of key leaders could disrupt OHCA's healthcare initiatives and partnerships.

What makes Oklahoma State Government unique

  • OHCA focuses on cost control and quality assurance in state-funded healthcare.
  • The agency serves diverse clients, including low-income and vulnerable populations.
  • OHCA fosters strategic partnerships to improve health outcomes in Oklahoma.

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