Salary Information:
The salary range for this position is $45,000-$60,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
Job Title: Paralegal
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of legal experience required, and 4+ years in legal experience preferred
Department: Legal Admin
Qualifications:
Associate’s degree in paralegal or legal studies or other related discipline is preferred
Paralegal certification from ABA-approves program is preferred
Strong command of the English language, including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, form and style
Detail-oriented and ability to create, compose, proof and edit correspondence
Ability to work in a fast paced, high-pressured environment and maintain case/trial deadlines
Excellent problem-solving skills and team mindset
Essential Functions:
Drafting documents, filing motions, interviewing clients and preparing contracts or retainers
Keep progression of case on track in preparation for trials, hearings and depositions
Drafting, editing and maintaining witness and exhibit lists
Assist attorneys in daily case management
Interact with other paralegals to assist with heavy workload or coverage
Prepare, review, edit, proofread and file a variety of documents
Review, cull and summarize document production
Communicate with and prepare documents for experts
Organize and maintain case files, attorney notebooks, databases, spreadsheets and other materials
Administratively support firm business development, if needed
Developing, responding or objecting to interrogatories or request to admit and summarizing interrogatories and admissions received
Drafting and editing pleadings; includes reviewing and answering complaints, counterclaims and third-party complaints, motions to dismiss or strike jurisdictional motions and research for pleadings
Responsibilities:
Support multiple attorneys in the law firm
Manage and implement projects with a high degree of responsibility
Maintain case files, attorney notebooks, databases, spreadsheets and other materials
Assist with heavy workload or coverage for other paralegals
Prepare, review, edit, proofread and file a variety of legal documents
Communicate with and prepare documents for experts
Develop, respond or object to interrogatories or request to admit
Summarize interrogatories and admissions received
Draft and edit pleadings, including reviewing and answering complaints, counterclaims and third-party complaints, motions to dismiss or strike jurisdictional motions and research for pleadings
Qualifications:
Associate’s degree in paralegal or legal studies or other related discipline is preferred
Paralegal certification from ABA-approves program is preferred
Strong command of the English language, including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, form and style
Detail-oriented and ability to create, compose, proof and edit correspondence
Ability to work in a fast paced, high-pressured environment and maintain case/trial deadlines
Excellent problem-solving skills and team mindset
Skills and Abilities:
Skilled with MS Office Suite and other office products
Excellent written and oral communication skills (comprehension & expression)
Possess sense of initiative and responsibility to manage case load and maintain confidentiality of records and information
Ability to ask questions, clarify issues, and provide project updates as needed
Work Environment:
Professional office setting
Majority of activity will be sedentary work
Salary Information:
The salary range for this Paralegal position is $45,000-$60,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.
H1: Experienced Paralegal for Law Firm in Oklahoma City
H2: Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Paralegal Role
Bullet Points:
- Support multiple attorneys in a fast-paced law firm
- Manage and implement projects with a high level of responsibility
- Draft legal documents, file motions, and interview clients
- Keep track of case progression for trials, hearings, and depositions
- Assist with daily case management and heavy workload coverage for other paralegals
- Communicate with experts and prepare documents for them
- Organize and maintain case files, attorney notebooks, and databases
- Support firm business development, if needed
- Respond to interrogatories and requests to admit
- Draft and edit pleadings, including reviewing and answering complaints and motions
Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree in paralegal or legal studies preferred
- Paralegal certification from ABA-approved program preferred
- Strong command of English language and excellent writing skills
- Detail-oriented with ability to proof and edit correspondence
- Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environment and meet deadlines
- Excellent problem-solving skills and team mindset
Skills and Abilities:
- Proficient in MS Office Suite and other office products
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Self-motivated and responsible for managing case load and maintaining confidentiality
- Ability to ask questions, clarify issues, and provide project updates as needed
Work Environment:
- Professional office setting
- Majority of work will be sedentary
Salary Information:
- Salary range of $45,000-$60,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications
- Full-time position with benefits package.
