Paralegal III - Oklahoma City, United States - State of Oklahoma

Description

Job Posting Title

Paralegal III

Agency

807 HEALTH CARE AUTHORITY

Supervisory Organization

Legal

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

June 02, 2024

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

$60,886.00 / annual

Job Description

Basic Purpose

Provides paraprofessional legal assistance to attorneys in the Legal Division.

Typical Functions

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Advanced understanding of court and administrative proceedings and documentation.
• Thorough understanding of lawsuit summaries, litigation files, and proper maintenance of all legal records.
• Performs support duties for assigned attorneys as requested, such as answering telephones and attempting to resolve inquiries and issues during attorneys' absence, scheduling meetings and conferences, typing and editing documents, and handling incoming mail.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned by General Counsel or Deputy General Counsels.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment with strong prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage complex workloads.
• Because of the nature of legal duties and the complexity of task, reliable attendance is essential.
• Ability to work independently and utilize critical thinking skill to complete duties.

Travel:
The position does require occasional travel by both public and private conveyance and the ability to drive.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has supervisory responsibilities, including but not limited to:

• Directs and supervises the work of the paralegal team.
• Assists in hiring and training internal support staff for the legal department.
• Oversees the day-to-day workflow of the department.
• Conducts performance evaluations that are timely and constructive.
• Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science or closely related field AND two (2) years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant OR
• Paralegal Certificate and/or Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies AND four (4) years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant OR
• Equivalent combination of experience totaling six (6) years.

Preference May Be Given to Candidates With:

• Paralegal or Legal Assistant formal training or certification
• Supervisory experience
• Exhibited proficiency in navigating interpersonal dynamics.
• Extensive litigation experience as a paralegal or legal assistant
• Experience drafting and filing legal documents
• Medicaid or other healthcare experience

Special Requirements


Physical Demands:

• Must be able to remain sitting for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to move or lift up to 15 pounds at various times.

Work Environment:

• The office work environment includes regular exposure to general office equipment such as computer equipment, phones, and copy machines.

Benefits Highlights

OHCA is proud to provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees and their dependents


Our benefits include:

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of best-in-class health insurance plans.
• Optional flexible spending accounts for health care expenses or dependent care.
• Employee assistance program and health and fitness programs.
• 11 paid holidays.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous contribution.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service.
• Public Service Loan forgiveness and educational assistance reimbursement program.
• Training opportunities for CEU requirements.

Accommodation Statement:
The Oklahoma Health Care Authority complies with applicable State and Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, disability, age, national origin, or genetic information.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Civil Rights Coordinator at


Notice to applicants:
Please add to the address book or "safe-senders" list in your email. All correspondence will come from this address. Be sure to check your junk folder. If you have questions about the status of your application, you can contact the HR team at

Note:
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Current State of Oklahoma employees:
must apply for open positions through their Workday account on the Internal Website only.

To apply for internal positions, follow these steps:

• Login to your Workday account.
• Click Menu on the left side of the screen.
• Click Jobs Hub.
• Click Browse Jobs.
• Click in the magnifying glass/search window under "Browse Jobs" - type in 807 for the Health Care Authority.
• Click on the position that you would like to apply.
• Click Apply.
• Complete the following sections: Experience, Education, Certifications, Language, and Skills
• Upload your resume (required) and cover letter (optional).
• Answer the questions at the bottom for internal candidates.
• Click Submit.

A complete job application includes:
Resume/CV attached with a complete work history and education.

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.