Mitigation Specialist (24-Month Fellowship, With Potential for Continued Employment)

Tulsa, OK - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Mitigation Specialist

(24-Month Fellowship With Potential for Continued Employment)

Background

Still She Rises Inc. (SSR) provides free legal representation to pregnant women mothers and women who are primary caregivers who have been brought into the criminal legal and family policing systems. Founded in North Tulsa SSR delivers client-centered innovative and holistic legal advocacy. We honor the dignity of the women we serve by championing our clients individual goals while working to address systemic issues that impact the broader community.

SSR seeks highly motivated individuals who are deeply committed to indigent defense and trauma-informed client-centered practice.

About the Role

The Mitigation Specialist develops the in-depth humanizing context that supports holistic defense advocacy. Mitigation work focuses on understanding and documenting the life experiences trauma histories and systemic factors that shape a clients circumstances and presenting that context in ways that support advocacy and dignity.

This role centers on specialized mitigation investigation while also supporting general investigative tasks as needed to ensure case flow across the team.

Mitigation Specialists conduct biopsychosocial and life-history investigations; interview clients families and community members; collect and analyze records; and prepare narrative-based materials for pre- and post-disposition advocacy. Working as part of an interdisciplinary defense team under the supervision of the Advocacy Practice Leader the Mitigation Specialist

collaborates closely with attorneys investigators and defense experts to integrate mitigation themes into case strategy and courtroom preparation.

This is an early-to-mid career mitigation role with meaningful responsibility and structured supervision. The Mitigation Specialist will carry their own cases while receiving ongoing guidance and mentorship. The position offers the opportunity to help expand and shape mitigation practice across the office through the fellowship component.

This role is especially well suited for someone who sees narrative context and dignity as central to justice work.

Fellowship Focus (24-Month Term)

This position is structured as a 24-month fellowship designed to help build and strengthen mitigation practices across the office. The fellow will play a key role in expanding how SSR integrates trauma-informed mitigation into defense advocacy training client teams and helping identify key litigation moments where mitigation can be most impactful.

The fellow will:

Help equip client teams with the skills to identify and develop mitigation themes
Work with practice leaders to identify litigation junctures and practice areas where mitigation can be most impactful
Conduct trainings and develop instructional materials related to mitigation practice

This role is ideal for someone with a deep understanding of traumas impact on behavior and for professionals who embrace abolitionist principles including restorative and transformative justice.

Responsibilities

Investigation & Casework

Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and gather comprehensive life-history information to support mitigation strategy.
Collect review and analyze records related to mental health trauma history education medical background and family systems.
Prepare clear compelling mitigation reports and case materials for pre- and post-disposition advocacy.
Perform general investigative tasks as needed to support case flow including interviews fact-gathering records collection and documentation relevant to mitigation themes.
Maintain thorough timely and well-organized documentation and case files in accordance with SSR standards.

Client Support & Collaborative Practice

Interview clients family members caregivers and community sources to develop holistic social histories and contextual information.
Collaborate closely with attorneys investigators and interdisciplinary partners to integrate mitigation themes into case strategy and hearing or trial preparation.
Communicate findings updates risks and emerging insights proactively to support smooth teamwork and effective client-centered representation.
Support court proceedings where mitigation evidence is required including preparation of exhibits narratives and expert-aligned materials.

Learning Growth & Practice Contribution

Deepen mitigation expertise through ongoing supervision training feedback and professional development opportunities.
Share mitigation-specific insights with peerssuch as trauma-informed interviewing techniques record-review approaches and contextual analysisto strengthen team practice in appropriate cases.
Strengthen investigative and documentation practices by integrating feedback refining techniques and contributing to a collaborative learning environment.

Specialized Role Functions

Coordinate with defense experts including identifying appropriate expert types preparing materials managing scheduling and supporting communication.
Develop narrative-based mitigation strategies that contextualize client experiences trauma histories and systemic factors.
Support special projects aligned with mitigation or contextual investigation needs based on team capacity and organizational priorities.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Judgment Integrity & Professional Discretion
Curious Self-Starter
Strong Analysis & Critical Thinking
Effective Self-Organization & Work Management
Punctuality & Time Management
Adaptability & Field Readiness
Cultural Awareness & Compassionate Client Engagement
Persistence & Follow-Through
Clear & Effective Written & Verbal Communication

This role involves sustained engagement with trauma histories and difficult life circumstances; comfort working with sensitive material and strong self-awareness around boundaries and support needs are important.

Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of experience in investigation social services client services research or related work
Bachelor degree in related field
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Commitment to trauma-informed client-centered mitigation practice
Ability to work respectfully with diverse individuals and communities

Preferred

Background in forensic social work psychology counseling social work human development or behavioral health
Experience conducting biopsychosocial assessments or life-history investigations
Familiarity with legal systems and interdisciplinary casework
Bilingual or multilingual ability

Compensation: $75000 annually plus medical dental vision life insurance FSA and a 401(k) with a 4% employer contribution. Generous PTO and a supportive supervision structure are provided to support sustainability in this work.

How to Apply

Please use the application link below. Combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF document and upload it when prompted for your resume. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

This position will remain open until filled. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by March 31 2026.

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Still She Rises is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive hiring and dedicated to diversity in our work and staff. We strongly encourage candidates of all identities experiences orientations and communities to apply.

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Mitigation Specialist(24-Month Fellowship With Potential for Continued Employment)BackgroundStill She Rises Inc. (SSR) provides free legal representation to pregnant women mothers and women who are primary caregivers who have been brought into the criminal legal and family policing systems. Founded ...