Paralegal

Oklahoma State Government • Oklahoma City, OK

31d

About The Position

Paralegal Salary - $66,870 WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE! TRANSPARENCY. FAIRNESS. COMPLIANCE. The Oklahoma Tax Commission is committed to leading Oklahoma with unparalleled customer service. Our mission is to promote tax compliance through serving taxpayers with transparency and fairness in administration of the tax code and unparalleled customer service. Check out our About Us page to learn why we are passionate about tax compliance and believe it is the career for you! There are perks to working for the OTC. We know that benefits matter, and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees: Generous state-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums. A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations. Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care. A Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match. 15 days of paid vacation and 15 days of sick leave for full-time employees the first year. 11 paid holidays a year. Paid Maternity leave for eligible employees. Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders. A Longevity Bonus for years of service. JOB SUMMARY The Paralegal will be assigned responsibilities involving legal research work, investigating facts, and preparing documents to provide technical legal assistance to all Attorneys within the Legal Division of the Oklahoma Tax Commission.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Computer operations
• Law office practices
• Basic legal procedures and terminology
• Sources of information used in locating records
• Legal report techniques
• Skills in Operate standard office equipment
• Interpersonal skills
• Computer and applicable software use
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Complex records maintenance
• Ability to Conduct legal research
• Prepare materials for use in court
• Evaluate, summarize and report results of research
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and contribute to a positive working environment
• Edit and correct draft documents
• Handle confidential work with tact and discretion
• Make routine decisions in accordance with agency policy
• Interact professionally at all times in a manner that reflects well on the agency
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Follow oral and written instructions
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Prepare complex legal documents and forms
• Education and Experience requirements consist of An associate degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field and two (2) years of paralegal or legal assistant experience; OR a Certified Paralegal Certification approved by a national association or American Bar Association (ABA) approved program and two (2) years of experience as a paralegal or a legal assistant; OR a high school diploma or equivalent education and four (4) years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant.
• Travel is required for this position. Applicants must have reliable transportation and be willing and able to perform all job-related travel. Possession and maintenance of a valid Oklahoma State Driver’s License is also required.
• Applicants must have a secure internet connection and a dedicated telephone (landline) or smart phone device during scheduled working hours.
• This position has access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is required to uphold the strictest standards of confidentiality as an essential part of its job responsibilities. This includes safeguarding all tax information obtained from records, files, tax returns, and departmental investigations, whether in paper, electronic, or verbal form.
• All offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a fingerprint-based background check, reference check and federal and state tax compliance check.

Nice To Haves

• Preference may be given to candidates with administrative law, governmental agency or program experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides support for attorneys; composes and prepares various legal documents, correspondence, and forms
• Researches legal data; prepares rough drafts and/or final forms of briefs and arguments
• Conducts investigations and compiles data for use in case preparation
• Answers inquiries concerning legal issues from the public and agency personnel
• Assists attorneys in ensuring that deadlines are met for court filings; files orders, judgments, pleadings, briefs and other documents on behalf of attorneys
• Provides file maintenance for hard copy and electronic files, including scanning case files, copying pleadings and maintaining case logs for review and action by attorneys
• Operates a variety of office equipment; screens phone calls and receives visitors; opens, reviews and distributes mail
• Processes incoming checks received by the Legal Division as assigned
• Assists with training and cross training of other Legal Division employees as requested
• Assists in projects as assigned

Benefits

• Generous state-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• A Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of paid vacation and 15 days of sick leave for full-time employees the first year.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Paid Maternity leave for eligible employees.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• A Longevity Bonus for years of service.

What This Job Offers

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