Legal Assistant - Oklahoma City, United States - W3Global Inc

Description

Job Description

Our client is a growing multi-state defense litigation firm that is seeking a Legal Assistant with a passion for litigation at their OKC location. The firm specializes in complex litigation and practices in a variety of areas of the law including construction law, healthcare liability, oil and gas, product liability, trucking/transportation, catastrophic injury, construction defect, premises liability, and insurance coverage. The right candidate is a team player, is not afraid of hard work, and wants to try cases. Candidates with a strong litigation background and/or insurance defense experience, are preferred. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, apply today

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4(+) years of defense litigation experience needed.
• The ideal candidate will be a self-starter and able to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Looking for someone who takes pride in attention to detail and is willing to adhere to the firm's longstanding standard operating procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, critical thinking, and ability to provide substantive analysis are necessities, in addition to strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Position requires excellent proofreading and transcription skills, with a minimum typing speed of 65 wpm.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, and Adobe.
• Experience with CaseMap, TextMap, and other document management software programs is a plus.
• Ability to prioritize projects and multi-task while remaining calm and efficient is critical.
• Ability to be focused, work both independently and in a team setting, and produce accurate work product is highly important.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparation of correspondence and pleadings
• Maintaining electronic files database
• Calendaring/docketing case-related deadlines
• Processing mail
• Submitting federal and state court filings.
• Trial experience is not required but heavily preferred.

WHAT YOU GET

• Firm offers mentoring, work-life balance, full benefits, paid parking, and growth opportunities.
• Firm offers a competitive salary, full benefits, paid parking, and bonus opportunities.