Legal Assistant

Addison Group; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Addison Group in Oklahoma City is seeking a Legal Assistant with strong litigation experience to provide high-level administrative and legal support to attorneys throughout all stages of litigation.

The ideal candidate will manage pleadings, court deadlines, discovery, document management, and attorney communications in a fast-paced law firm environment. You will prepare, format, file, and serve legal documents and maintain litigation calendars and case files with discretion.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal assistant experience preferred.
• Prior litigation experience required.
• Experience with state and/or federal court filings.
• Familiarity with electronic filing systems and case-management software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys.
• Assist with litigation matters from case initiation through trial and resolution.
• Prepare, format, file, and serve pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Maintain litigation calendars, including court appearances, hearings, depositions, and filing deadlines.
• Assist attorneys with discovery, organizing documents and correspondence.
• Prepare deposition and trial materials, exhibits, witness files, and litigation binders.
• File documents electronically with state and federal courts.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, insurance representatives, and other parties.
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical case files.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely completion of litigation-related tasks.
• Assist with legal research, document preparation, and other projects as requested by attorneys.
• Handle confidential and sensitive client information with discretion.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

A firm in Oklahoma City is looking to hire a Legal Assistant for their team. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to provide high-level administrative and legal support to attorneys throughout all stages of litigation.

This position is well suited for someone who is comfortable working in a fast-paced law firm environment and understands court deadlines, pleadings, discovery, document management, and attorney support.

Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive administrative and legal support to attorneys.
• Assist with litigation matters from case initiation through trial and resolution.
• Prepare, format, file, and serve pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Maintain litigation calendars, including court appearances, hearings, depositions, and filing deadlines.
• Assist attorneys with discovery, including organizing documents and preparing discovery-related correspondence.
• Prepare deposition and trial materials, exhibits, witness files, and litigation binders.
• File documents electronically with state and federal courts.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, insurance representatives, and other parties.
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical case files.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely completion of litigation-related tasks.
• Assist with legal research, document preparation, and other projects as requested by attorneys.
• Handle confidential and sensitive client information with discretion.

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of legal assistant experience preferred.
• Prior litigation experience is required.
• Experience with state and/or federal court filings.
• Familiarity with electronic filing systems and case-management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize multiple cases and assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional demeanor and ability to work effectively with attorneys, clients, and opposing counsel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook.