Legal Assistant - Litigation

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Oklahoma is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant for the Litigation Unit in Oklahoma City. The role supports multiple attorneys in preparing pleadings, briefs, exhibits, correspondence, and court filings.

Required knowledge of ECF and state/federal filing procedures, excellent grammar, and strong Word/Outlook skills; litigation experience is valued. Equal opportunity employer; background check required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of ECF and traditional state and federal filing procedures; 10th Circuit filing a plus.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills; excellent spelling and grammar; proficient in Word/Outlook.
• Ability to prepare complex pleadings, motions, briefs, correspondence, including Tables of Contents and Authorities, and indexing.
• Heavy litigation experience preferred: motion practice, trial prep, depositions, discovery review/redaction, and caseload management.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal assistance to multiple attorneys with pleadings, briefs, exhibits, correspondence, discovery, and court filings.
• Assist with preparation and management of pleadings and related documents; organize timelines and priorities.

Skills

ECF filing knowledge

Attention to detail

MS Word & Outlook

Pleadings & indexing

Litigation experience

Job description

Title: Legal Assistant

Salary Range: Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Full/Part-Time: Full time

Job Type: Regular

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

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

Position Summary

The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, providing legal assistance to multiple attorneys with the preparation and management of pleadings, briefs, exhibits, correspondence, discovery, and other court filings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of both ECF and traditional state and federal filing procedures and rules is required; 10th Circuit filing procedures and rules are a plus.
• Applicant must be detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills; excellent spelling and grammar skills; proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Must have the ability to prepare a variety of complex pleadings, motions, briefs, and correspondence, including Tables of Contents and Authorities and Indexing, as well as the ability to prioritize workflow and address new priorities as they arise.
• Heavy litigation experience is preferred, including but not limited to motion practice; trial preparation; summarizing depositions; organizing, reviewing, and redacting discovery; and managing each attorney’s caseload.

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 on the basis of race, sex/gender, color, age, national origin, genetic information, religion, or disability, so long as the disability does not render the person unable to perform the essential functions of the position for which employed with a reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodations are needed to apply for this position, please contact OAG Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

All employees of the Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General are “at will” employees.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.