Legal Assistant - Legal Counsel Unit

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Oklahoma is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant for the Legal Counsel Unit in Oklahoma City. The role involves providing legal advice and representation to state agencies, ensuring lawful operations and handling various legal proceedings. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and organizational skills, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. This is a mid-senior level position offering a dynamic work environment within government administration.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and computer skills required.
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and representation to state agencies.
• Advise agencies on lawful discharge of duties and represent in proceedings.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Detail-oriented

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Word

QuattroPro

Outlook

Workday

Lotus Notes

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Title: Legal Assistant

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

The Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General is currently seeking a full-time Legal Assistant for our Legal Counsel Unit.

Position Summary

The Legal Counsel Unit provides legal advice and representation to state agencies, boards, and commissions on a daily basis. This representation includes advising agencies concerning the lawful discharge of their duties and powers; representing agencies in administrative proceedings, employment proceedings, and some civil and appellate litigation; prosecuting holders of professional licenses before Boards that grant said licenses.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess excellent communication and computer skills. Applicants must be detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills; excellent spelling and grammar skills; and be proficient with computer software applications such as Excel, Word, Microsoft Office Suite, QuattroPro, Outlook, and Workday. Background in Lotus Notes is beneficial but not required.

All applicants must agree in writing to complete and satisfactorily pass a background investigation.

The Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General is an equal employment employer and does not make hiring decisions based on race, sex/gender, color, age, national origin, genetic information, religion, or disability, so long as the disability does not prevent the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodations are needed to apply for this position, please contact OAG Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail]. All employees are “at will”.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal
• Government Administration