Paralegal

State of Oklahoma • Oklahoma City, OK

2d • $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Paralegal with OMES you will enjoy: Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually. A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. This position works in a comfortable office setting with a computer for a large percentage of the workday. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild. Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field and one (1) year 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
• Five years of supervised experience can substitute for formal education.

Responsibilities

• Assists the OMES General Counsel, attorneys, or client as requested.
• Responsible for the preparation of correspondence, coordination, and filing of legal documents, contracts, etc., for the General Counsel and legal team.
• Utilizing OMES’ contract management system and electronic signature platform, organizes contract documents and circulates documents for signature.
• Assists and coordinates with the attorneys and requestors regarding Open Records Act requests utilizing the state’s electronic system.
• Serves as court clerk for OMES administrative cases under the Administrative Procedures Act. This includes handling filings of the parties and working with the assigned administrative law judge.
• Opens, scans or reads and distributes mail; composes official correspondence for supervisor’s signature, disposes of routine correspondence.
• Screens telephone calls; provides information or refers callers to appropriate staff members; answers inquiries.
• Assists with team calendar or other administrative tasks.

Benefits

• Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually.
• A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.

What This Job Offers

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