Paralegal - Tulsa County District Attorney's Office

OrganizationDistrict AttorneyPayPay FrequencyFull Time / Part TimeFull timeJob SummaryThe Tulsa County District Attorney's Office is seeking a paralegal to serve as the hub of a five-attorney office that provides legal support for Tulsa County Officials. The paralegal will assist attorneys by providing clerical and research support services including document preparation and review; interviewing clients and witnesses; research, investigations, and fact checking; and trial preparation. Full-time State of Oklahoma employees are entitled to many benefits such as health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, student loan forgiveness, generous retirement plans, paid sick and annual leave and 13 paid holidaysJob Description

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Office manager of the civil division (which has five attorneys) of the Tulsa County District Attorney’s Office; organizes, manages and helps design Microsoft Office and SharePoint tools to serve the needs of the office; in the future, may spearhead finding and incorporating case and matter management software for the office; manages office calendar and attorney reminders; prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, depositions, pleadings, exhibits, etc.; handles all incoming and outgoing mail; answers telephone; scans mail into the appropriate files or attorney inbox and make copies as necessary; maintains office policy on naming, location and structure of folders and files; shreds documents preserved digitally; serves as notary public
• Communicates with witnesses, clients, judicial personnel and other government offices as may be needed
• Assists in the investigation of public records, the requesting and review of medical records, and in making discovery requests for production of documents; may review, analyze and summarize those documents
• Drafts legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and discovery requests; files motions and pleadings with the Court as required, and takes copies of motions to judges
• Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal articles, judicial decisions, and other legal sources as may be required, including providing a written analysis and summary for attorneys.
• Summarizes depositions, trial testimony and witness interviews as may be required.
• Assists attorneys with trial preparation, which may include attending trials and hearings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Must be a self-starter with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and possess the ability to work seamlessly with others to accomplish a wide variety of goals
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a sometimes fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field required; Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or related field preferred.
• Paralegal certificate required.
• Some related experience preferred.

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.

LocationHQ