Attorney (Litigation Associate )

Platinum Legal Search Group, LLC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Platinum Legal Search Group, LLC is seeking a Litigation Associate in Oklahoma City, OK with 3–10 years of experience and a proven track record in litigation strategy, depositions, and trial preparation.

The ideal candidate will hold a Juris Doctorate and be admitted to the Oklahoma bar, with strong skills in legal research, drafting pleadings, and managing diverse caseloads while collaborating with partners on complex matters.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school with excellent academic record.
• Admission to the Oklahoma state bar.
• Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and analysis to support litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents with attention to detail.
• Prepare discovery requests and responses.
• Represent clients in court appearances, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Manage and prioritize a diverse caseload.
• Work closely with partners on complex litigation matters.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, judges, mediators, arbitrators, and others involved in the litigation process.
• Participate in strategy discussions and case planning.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Oral communication

Case management

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

We're Recruiting for a Litigation Associate in Oklahoma City, OK

POSITION SUMMARY:

Our client has an opening for a Litigation Associate located in Oklahoma City with 3-10 years of experience. An ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience successfully executing legal strategy, taking depositions, motion practice, trial, arbitration, hearings, producing witnesses for depositions, and other key litigation events. Candidates must have law firm experience and previous experience advocating for clients.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES:

• Conduct legal research and analysis to support litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents with attention to detail.
• Prepare discovery requests and responses.
• Represent clients in court appearances, depositions, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Manage and prioritize a diverse caseload.
• Work closely with partners on complex litigation matters.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, judges, mediators, arbitrators, and other parties involved in the litigation process.
• Participate in strategy discussions and case planning.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS:

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school with an excellent academic record.
• Admission to the Oklahoma state bar.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Ability to interface directly with attorneys and clients.
• Demonstrate an ability to work independently and productively.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving and organization skills.
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects.
• Ability to develop and implement legal strategies.