What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at The Rudnicki Firm?
The Job: Our firm is seeking a legal assistant with a minimum of three years of litigation experience to join our team. This position will be responsible for supporting an office with 9 attorneys. This position is for an in-office position based in Oklahoma City. Several of The Rudnicki Firm’s employees work remotely, and the Firm handles cases nationwide.
The Firm: The Rudnicki Firm is a fast-paced, growth-oriented law firm based in Oklahoma City. Our attorneys have nearly 135 years of combined litigation experience, representing both plaintiffs and defendants. The firm specializes in commercial litigation, personal injury defense, and in-house support for large and small companies. Our attorneys have decades of both “big firm” and in-house experience. We focus on providing premier-level services at client-friendly rates. Additionally, The Rudnicki Firm is a modern law firm that prides itself on being technologically advanced. We do not skimp on the resources needed to provide excellent representation to our clients.
The Right Fit: This is a unique opportunity to work with experienced attorneys in a collaborative (and fun!) team environment. Our team values individuals who are reliable, organized, passionate, self-motivated, and detail oriented. This position specifically will require problem solving, the ability to juggle many tasks at once, and a strong work ethic paired with the ability to work as a team player.
The right Legal Assistant must:
- Be an expert in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, & Adobe Acrobat.
- Be able to learn new technology and software quickly and proficiently.
- Be able to teach others new technology and software.
- Possess 3 years of litigation support experience (preference given to experience in both state and federal courts in a law firm setting)
Additionally, the right Legal Assistant will be confident and proficient in the following:
- Prepare and file (including electronic filing) legal documents in both state and federal courts
- Prepare trial and hearing documents in both state and federal courts
- Assist attorneys in formatting and finalizing all letters, pleadings, discovery, and motions.
- Manage attorney calendars and high-volume email inboxes
- Docket case deadlines and manage case calendars
- Communicate with courier and other litigation support vendors
- Communicate and work well with other paralegals and legal assistants
- Record billing for matters
- Manage attorney travel and expense reporting
Compensation:
- Hourly Compensation; commensurate with experience
- Standard benefits offered
Job Type/Schedule:
- In Person, Full-Time (overtime expected)