Legal Secretary

The Oklahoma Indigent Defense System (OIDS) is a state agency responsible for implementing the Indigent Defense Act by providing trial, appellate and post-conviction criminal defense services to persons who have been judicially determined to be entitled to legal counsel.

OIDS is currently seeking a full-time Legal Secretary in our Appellate Division, Norman office.

Basic Purpose

The Legal Secretary provides secretarial and administrative support to attorneys within their division. Applicants should be detail oriented and committed to teamwork. Data entry, telephone and filing skills required.

Typical Functions

Screens phone calls and receives visitors; provides information or refers to appropriate official; opens, reviews and distributes mail.
Maintains confidential legal files, case management system and attorney dockets
Copies documents to legal files and for the State
Files and indexes all documents which come into the satellite office
Tracks due dates for filing appeals and other time-sensitive pleadings
Submits conflict cases, expert requests and travel claims
Generates case reports
Maintains office supplies
Operates a variety of modern office equipment
Level Descriptor

Position will be filled at Levels I - IV, depending on candidate experience.

Benefit Highlights

The Oklahoma Indigent Defense System provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents. Benefits Include:

Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums
Life/Supplemental Life/Dependent Life/Disability insurance plans
Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care
Employee assistance program and health/fitness programs
15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave (amounts increase with years of service)
11 paid holidays
Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match
Longevity Bonus for years of service
Method of Application

Interested applicants are encouraged to provide letter of interest and resume with their online application.

All Sources: Applicants without previous state service, with previous state service but not currently employed by a state agency, OR currently in trial period status, must apply through the Workday online External Listings applicant system (State of Oklahoma Careers – https://okgov.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/okgovjobs).
Current State of Oklahoma Employees: Must apply for open positions through their Workday account: https://www.myworkday.com/wday/authgwy/okgov/login.htmld. After logging into Workday, go to Menu > Careers > Find Jobs – Internal State of Oklahoma.