Paralegal II

185 CORPORATION COMMISSION; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave: 15–25 days

Sick leave

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Benefit allowance

Job summary

185 CORPORATION COMMISSION is seeking a Paralegal to provide legal administrative support, conduct research, prepare and file documents, and assist with trial preparation. The role requires relevant paralegal experience and knowledge of Open Records procedures.

The position in Oklahoma City involves standard hours, with occasional travel and not remote work eligible. Competitive salary up to $80,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or Legal Studies plus 3 years paralegal experience, or CPA certification plus 4 years experience, or HS diploma plus 5 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal administrative support and research using legal databases.
• Prepare and file legal documents and correspondence.
• Respond to Open Records requests and assist with trial/hearing prep.

Skills

Legal research

Written communication

Case management

Open Records knowledge

Independent work

Education

Associate degree in Paralegal Studies/Legal Studies

Certified Paralegal Certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Westlaw

Electronic filing

Job description

Job Posting Title Paralegal Agency 185 CORPORATION COMMISSION Supervisory Organization Corporation Commission Job Posting End Date Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank. Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank) Full/Part-Time Full time Job Type Regular Compensation Annual Salary: Up to $80,000, commensurate with experience.

Basic Purpose

Positions in this job family will provide legal administrative support and technical assistance by performing legal work to include conducting legal research, preparing and filing legal documents, preparing correspondence and other client communications, responding to Open Records requests, assisting with trial/hearing preparation, and attending court proceedings.

Typical Functions

• Provides and performs administrative support functions such as establishing and maintaining filing systems for various legal documents and correspondence, inter-office and agency. communications related to administrative decisions and/or policy, and other correspondence and documents as requested.
• Performs or assists with case management to include case organization, planning, development, and other relevant aspects of case documentation including court exhibits.
• Communicates, verbally and in written form, with clients, witnesses, and other interested persons as directed in areas of providing legal information, general information on services or process, scheduling depositions or other types of appointments, and other legal concerns.
• Prepares or assists in the preparation of legal documents such as letters, memos, briefs, orders, pleadings, and other legal instruments.
• Conducts and analyzes legal research using legal databases, including Westlaw, and reports the findings in verbal or written form.
• Files legal documents in state, federal, or administrative court, including electronic filing, ensuring all filing and response deadlines are met by establishing and maintaining tracking system.
• Attends, participates, or assists in court proceedings.
• Performs or assists in performing specialized duties to include docketing, responding to open records requests, analyzing and reporting investigative/audit/review findings, or other similar duties and functions.
• Performs administrative support tasks and duties for attorneys and legal staff such as editing documents, responding to discovery requests, coordinate with others to gather information for administrative actions and court filings.
• Supervises lower-level staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of the Oklahoma Open Records; legal terms and applications; practices and procedures for case management; and scheduling. Skills required include skill in written communication; using technological applications and software to perform research, file documents, maintain office accounts, and other business-related information; and collaborating with others to ensure complete and accurate information. Abilities required include the ability to work independently and in a team environment; conduct research across multiple sources; make data-driven decisions.

Special Requirements

The position does require occasional travel by both public and private conveyance and the ability to drive. Preference may be given to candidates with administrative law, or governmental agency or program experience.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of an associate degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field and three (3) years of paralegal or legal assistant experience; or a Certified Paralegal Certification approved by a national association or American Bar Association (ABA) approved program and four (4) years of experience as a paralegal or a legal assistant; or a high school diploma or equivalent education and five (5) years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant. Experience with public utilities and administrative rule making highly desirable.

Additional Job Description

The work location will be in the Oklahoma City office of the Corporation Commission. Core work hours for the Oklahoma Corporation Commission are Monday through Friday, 8am-4:30pm. This schedule may require flexibility based on the needs of the agency. This position is not remote work eligible.

Benefits

• 15 days accrued annually during the first 1–5 years of service.
• 18 days accrued annually for 5–10 years of service.
• 20 days accrued annually for 10–20 years of service.
• 25 days accrued annually for over 20 years of service.
• Sick leave: Accrued at 15 days per year
• A comprehensive health insurance package – medical, dental, vision, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and flexible medical spending account
• A generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Retirement plans: Defined Contribution Plan or Deferred Compensation Plan

Conditions of Employment

Contingent on a favorable background check

FLSA Exempt status Must maintain a valid driver’s license

Disclaimer

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future. All employees appointed to state service, whether initial hiring, transferring from one state agency to another state agency, or returning to state service following a break in service will be required to complete a twelve-month trial period in accordance with Civil Service and Human Capital Modernization Rule 260:130-19-30.

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.

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