Paralegal

WHITBECKBEGLIS PLLC • Oklahoma City, OK

24d • $50,000 - $70,000

About The Position

The Paralegal assists attorneys by providing clerical and research support, including document preparation and review, client and witness interviews, research, investigations, fact checking, and trial preparation. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Compensation is $50,000–$70,000.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and related matters.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field required.
• Paralegal certificate required.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field preferred.
• Some related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meets with attorneys, clients, and other professionals to discuss assigned cases or projects.
• Drafts legal documents, including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and interrogatories; files motions and pleadings according to judicial procedures.
• Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources, and provides written analysis to attorneys.
• Interviews clients and witnesses and prepares summaries of their statements.
• Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, and other items.
• Assists attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings.
• Develops and maintains records regarding billable hours spent on specific cases.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability benefits.
• 401(k).
• 14 days of accrued paid time off per year.
• 12 paid holidays annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree