Paralegal II — Legal Research & Court Filings

State of Oklahoma; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Oklahoma seeks a Paralegal II to provide legal administrative support, conduct research, prepare and file documents, respond to records requests, and assist with trial preparation. The role requires handling court filings, docketing, and coordinating with attorneys and clients in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include managing case documentation, communicating effectively, and supervising junior staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field with 3 years paralegal experience, or ABA-certified paraprofessional with 4 years experience
• Experience with legal research and filing procedures across state and federal courts
• Knowledge of Open Records requests and basic court filing timelines

Responsibilities

• Provide legal administrative support and prepare/file legal documents
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw and prepare reports
• Assist with trial/hearing preparation and court filings
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, and other parties in writing and verbally
• Coordinate with attorneys on discovery responses and document management
• Supervise lower-level staff when required

Skills

Legal research

Written communication

Team collaboration

Tech tools

Education

Associate degree in Paralegal Studies

Certified Paralegal Certification

High school diploma + 5 years experience

Tools

Westlaw

Job description

State of Oklahoma seeks a Paralegal II to provide legal administrative support, conduct research, prepare and file documents, respond to records requests, and assist with trial preparation. The role requires handling court filings, docketing, and coordinating with attorneys and clients in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include managing case documentation, communicating effectively, and supervising junior staff as needed.