Administrative Assistant

Polaris Law, with its main office in North Pole , Alaska, will be opening our Lawton, Oklahoma, office in the next 3 months and seeks an administrative assistant. PLG will focus on a robust federal practice, and we seek a polished, professional, mature, independent, highly organized, focused, and super motivated self-starter to join our growing team as an administrative assistant. This position cannot be performed remotely. The ideal candidate will be responsible and dependable, and able to work without direct supervision. Strong oral communications and customer service skills are required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Google Suite applications, and use of the Internet and cloud-based file storage and applications. Also, will learn and regularly use online applications for client case management. Prior law office experience a plus. Duties primarily will involve providing administrative support to attorneys and paralegals in the areas of bankruptcy law, immigration law, public benefits (e.g., federal Social Security disability, VA disability appeals), government contracts litigation, and general federal litigation. Other tasks include scheduling prospective client appointments for walk-ins, communicating with existing clients, keeping the office calendar, courier duties, requisition and inventory of supplies, interfacing with vendors, light office upkeep, restocking of office supplies, and online client file management. Oklahoma Notary Public commission required after hire with application and bond expenses paid by the firm. Must be able to coordinate and communicate with firm staff in Alaska. May assist paralegals with legal support duties as follows: Prepares and finalizes legal documents and exhibits, correspondence, and internal memoranda; files pleadings federal courts and administrative agencies; records documents online in Oklahoma's various recording districts. Other relevant duties as assigned. Estimated hours: 5-6per day/25-30 hours per week; Core work hours: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Days are Monday through Friday. Hours and days can be flexible and negotiable. Negotiable fringe benefits after 6 months of satisfactory performance include health care with partial subsidy by employer and other benefits (dental, vision, life ins., etc.) Sick leave and PTO negotiable. PLG recognizes most federal holidays and some state holidays, which are paid. This position is projected to go to full time in 2027. Must agree and pass background credit and criminal checks. Please submit current resume and a list of professional references on this website only. Check us out at www.polarislawgroupusa.com and Google Marketplace. Polaris Law Group, P.C., is an equal employment opportunity employer to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. We hire Veterans and Military Family Members!

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 25.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you agree to a credit and criminal background check before hire?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• office: 2 years (Required)
• Law office: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)
• other languages (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Unsuspended Driver's License (Required)
• Oklahoma Notary Public Commission (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lawton, OK 73501 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lawton, OK 73501: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18