Legal Assistant - Litigation

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

Job summary

The Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General seeks a full-time Legal Assistant for its Litigation Unit in Oklahoma City. The role involves providing comprehensive legal support, requiring attention to detail, proficiency in legal documentation, and strong organizational skills, suitable for candidates with litigation experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state and federal filing procedures required.
• Heavy litigation experience preferred.
• Ability to prepare complex pleadings and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal assistance in preparation of pleadings and court filings.
• Organize and review discovery materials for attorneys.
• Manage attorney's caseload and prioritize workflow.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Spelling and grammar

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Title

Legal Assistant

Salary Range

Commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Location

Oklahoma City, OK

Position Summary

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

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with the preparation of pleadings, briefs, exhibits, correspondence, discovery, and court filings.

Qualifications

• Experience with ECF and knowledge of state and federal filing procedures; 10th Circuit filing experience is a plus.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, excellent spelling and grammar, proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Ability to prepare complex pleadings and correspondence, including Table of Authorities and Indexing, and to prioritize workflow.
• Heavy litigation experience preferred, including trial preparation, deposition summarization, discovery review, and caseload management.

All applicants must agree in writing to a background check.

The Oklahoma Office of the Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, sex/gender, color, age, national origin, genetic information, religion, or disability, provided the disability does not prevent the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodation. For accommodations, contact OAG Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail]. All employees are at-will employees.