What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Rhodes Hieronymus Jones Tucker and Gable, PLLC?
About the Opportunity
Our firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our Tulsa office.
We are looking for a dependable, detail-oriented professional with strong litigation experience, excellent organizational and writing skills, and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Our Firm values collaboration, professionalism, and exceptional client service. Team members work closely with attorneys and support staff to provide high-quality legal services while maintaining the confidentiality, responsiveness, and attention to detail our clients expect.
Position Summary
The Litigation Paralegal provides substantive case support to attorneys throughout all stages of litigation. This position assists with case development, discovery, mediation, hearings, trial preparation, and case management.
The successful candidate will be comfortable managing multiple active matters, working independently within established deadlines, and collaborating closely with attorneys and other members of the legal support team.
Primary Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist attorneys with litigation matters from initial case development through resolution or trial.
- Coordinate mediations, depositions, expert witnesses, hearings, and other case-related activities.
- Draft and prepare legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, deposition notices, subpoenas, motions, certifications, and other litigation materials.
- Assist with discovery, including organizing, reviewing, and preparing documents and information for production.
- Conduct factual investigations and legal research as directed by attorneys.
- Communicate professionally with clients, witnesses, experts, court personnel, opposing counsel, and other parties.
- Prepare and organize exhibits, trial notebooks, deposition materials, and other documents for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
- Track case deadlines, calendars, and attorney assignments to support timely completion of case-related work.
- Accurately and timely record billable time in accordance with Firm procedures.
Education & Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Minimum of 3 years of paralegal or comparable legal support experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a litigation law firm environment.
- Working knowledge of litigation procedures, legal terminology, discovery, and court filing requirements.
- Experience with state and federal electronic filing systems.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
Preferred:
- Associate degree, bachelor's degree, or at least 60 college credit hours in a relevant field.
- Paralegal certificate or certification through NALA or another recognized professional organization.
- Ability to bill hours timely and accurately
- Experience with Juris, PerfectLaw or other legal case management systems.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Successful candidates should demonstrate:
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong legal writing, proofreading, spelling, punctuation, and grammar skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate professional judgment.
- Ability to organize complex case information and maintain accurate records.
- Ability to prioritize assignments and adjust quickly as litigation needs and deadlines change.
- Professional and responsive communication with attorneys, clients, coworkers, and outside parties.
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a collaborative legal team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
- Ability to learn and effectively use legal technology, case management systems, and document-management platforms.
- Dependability and consistent attendance.
Benefits
Eligible full-time employees have access to a competitive benefits package that may include:
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid parking
- Professional development assistance
Experience Requirements
Legal Assistant/Paralegal Experience: 3 years required
Litigation Law Firm Experience: 3 years required
Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the Tulsa office or relocate to the Tulsa area prior to beginning employment.
Our firm is committed to maintaining a professional, collaborative workplace and providing high-quality service to our clients.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $67,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal: 3 years (Required)
- Litigation Law Firm: 3 years (Required)
Language:
- English (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000 - $67,000