Paralegal

Dads.Law; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 31,684 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Dads.Law in Tulsa, Oklahoma is seeking a highly-organized Paralegal to support attorneys in legal documentation and trial preparation. Responsibilities include gathering client information, preparing exhibits, filing motions, and conducting legal research.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of experience in a law firm and must possess an ABA-approved paralegal certificate. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting.
• Experience in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence.
• Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification.

Responsibilities

• Gather information about legal issues from clients in interviews.
• Take care of administrative tasks such as answering phones.
• Assist lawyers in preparing legal documentation and organizing exhibits.
• Coordinate office activity, including drafting subpoenas.
• Conduct research on legal articles and assist with client meetings.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time-management skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Writing and grammar

Education

ABA-approved paralegal certificate program

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Gather information about legal issues from the client in interviews
• Take care of administrative tasks such as answering phones and maintaining an organized filing system for all legal documents
• Help lawyers prepare for trial by preparing and organizing exhibits, assisting with client meetings, filing motions, conducting research on legal articles, and organizing and coordinating witnesses
• Assist lawyers in preparing legal documentation, pleadings, and correspondence including correspondence such as interrogatories, subpoenas, deposition notices, complaints, pretrial orders, legal briefs, and affidavits
• Coordinate law office activity, including the drafting subpoenas and coordinating with process servers

Qualifications

• Applicants should be experienced, highly-organized professionals with great attention to detail
• Must have great time-management skills, and organizational skills
• 3 years of experience in legal services under an attorney or lawyer in a law firm setting
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate program such as an Associate’s degree or proprietary school program in paralegal studies, Bachelor’s degree desired
• Must have strong interpersonal skills and talent for writing and grammar
• Strong preference for candidates who have completed a paralegal professional certification or have an advanced paralegal education

Compensation

23 - 26 hourly