Part-Time Paralegal

State of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

The Paralegal provides legal administrative support and technical assistance to attorneys in the Department of Tourism and Recreation. The role supports contract review and management, prepares legal documents and communications, researches and assembles materials for legal files, and performs specialized tasks such as docketing and responding to Open Records Requests. It also includes maintaining confidential legal files and agency contracts, coordinating meetings and calendars, and handling a range of legal office administrative duties.

Requirements

• Knowledge of state and federal law, programmatic rules and policies related to the area of practice, the Oklahoma Open Records Act, contract theory, legal research methods, and legal office administration.
• Skill in organizing, compiling, and analyzing documents and data; performing legal research; and meeting simultaneous deadlines for multiple high-priority assignments.
• Ability to communicate in written and verbal form, work in a fast-paced environment and independently with limited supervision, and multitask.
• Meet one of the following education and experience combinations: an associate degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field and one year of paralegal or legal assistant experience; a Certified Paralegal Certification approved by a national association or an ABA-approved program and two years of paralegal or legal assistant experience; or a high school diploma or equivalent and three years of paralegal or legal assistant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Administrative law, governmental agency, or contract experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for attorneys, review contracts, prepare legal documents and forms, and maintain filing systems for legal documents and correspondence.
• Perform or assist with contract management, including organization, planning, development, and related documentation.
• Research, locate, and assemble materials for legal files.
• Prepare or assist in preparing letters, memoranda, briefs, contracts, and other legal documents.
• Perform or assist with docketing, responding to Open Records Requests, and similar specialized duties.
• Edit documents, coordinate with others to gather information, monitor contracts, and perform other administrative support tasks for attorneys and legal staff.
• Arrange conferences and meetings; maintain attorney and legal office calendars; and advise staff of commitments and upcoming deadlines.
• Maintain or supervise the maintenance of confidential legal files and agency contracts.
• Operate office equipment, screen phone calls, receive visitors, provide information or referrals, distribute mail, handle routine matters, and prepare correspondence for a supervisor’s signature.

What This Job Offers

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