Legal Staff Paralegal in Tulsa, OK

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Tulsa, OK

Legal Staff Paralegal in Tulsa, OK

Legal Staff

Min 1 yrs required

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Job Title: Hybrid Paralegal and Legal Assistant - Litigation Focus

Job Responsibilities:
The Hybrid Paralegal and Legal Assistant role is centered around providing comprehensive support to attorneys involved in litigation within Oklahoma state and federal courts. The responsibilities are divided into two main areas: Litigation Support and Legal Assistant & Administrative Support.

Litigation Support:
- Assist attorneys with every phase of litigation, encompassing case management, research, drafting, discovery, and trial preparation.
- Conduct factual investigations and legal research, and prepare research memos, witness backgrounds, and expert reports.
- Draft, review, and revise litigation documents such as pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, etc.
- Coordinate discovery efforts, including managing document productions, reviewing for privilege, and preparing logs.
- Process and organize both electronic and paper document productions; manage documents using litigation support software.
- Prepare deposition materials, process deposition transcripts, and manage exhibits.
- Assist with pre-trial preparation by creating trial notebooks, organizing exhibits and witness lists, and managing exhibit exchanges with opposing counsel.
- Provide in-trial support, including exhibit tracking, video presentations, coordination with witnesses, and real-time note taking.
- Assist with post-trial filings, including applications for fees and preparing files for appeal.

Legal Assistant & Administrative Support:
- Draft and prepare correspondence, legal documents, and standard pleadings from written drafts or dictation.
- Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, and appointments; maintain firm-wide calendaring and reminder systems.
- Screen calls, greet clients and visitors, and uphold a professional and courteous client-facing presence.
- Open, organize, and maintain physical and electronic case files, including conflict checks and file closings.
- Handle mail and delivery coordination; track deadlines to ensure timely communication.
- Enter billable time, assist with pre-bill generation, and help manage attorney billing processes.
- Support attorneys with scheduling, travel arrangements, and hearing/meeting preparation.
- Provide backup support for other administrative staff as needed.

Education and Experience Information:
- Minimum of 1 year experience in litigation support, preferably in a law firm or similar legal environment.
- Strong knowledge of litigation processes, court rules, and document production standards.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal software (document management, timekeeping, and e-discovery tools).
- Excellent legal research, writing, proofreading, and editing skills.
- Typing speed of at least 70 wpm preferred; detail-oriented and highly organized.
- Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion and professionalism.
- Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, and court personnel.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, work independently, and remain calm under pressure.
- Willingness to work occasional overtime to meet litigation deadlines or assist during trial preparation.

Salary Information:
- Pay: - per hour
- Salary is dependent on experience (DOE).
- Expected hours: per week

Benefits:
- 401(k)
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance

Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Additional Information:
- The law firm is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on account of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service.

Jun 20, 2025
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