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Litigation Paralegal

ProRecruiters, Catoosa, OK, United States


Position:

Litigation Paralegal

Location:

Tulsa, OK

Pay:

$25 to $30/hour

Experience:

3 years of litigation experience

Relevant legal, research, or project management experience

Education:

High School Diploma or GED is required; at least 60 college credit hours, military training, or technical school studies in a relevant area preferred

NALA or other professional paralegal certification required

Type:

Full-time; Direct Hire

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

ProRecruiters is seeking a

Litigation Paralegal

to join a growing and dynamic team!

Job Description:

Arrange mediation or expert witnesses for assigned cases

Contribute to trial preparation in litigation practices, such as compiling and organizing exhibits

Provide behind-the-scenes technical and administrative support in the courtroom at hearings and trials, or in arbitration and mediation proceedings

Draft legal documents and pleadings, including deposition notices, subpoenas, motions, certifications, contracts, briefs, and complaints

Investigate the facts of a case by interviewing clients and witnesses and performing legal research into case law and precedents

Handle discovery—the exchange of certain information between opposing parties to a lawsuit

Manage and update case files by hard copy or in the case management database

Filing documents with federal and state courts

Accurately record time for billing purposes

Position Requirements:

Paralegal, Administrative Support, Project Management, or similar certification is highly desired

Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word; experience using Juris and Perfect Law databases is a definite plus

Familiarity with local, state, and federal filing rules

Working knowledge of legal procedures and legal terminology

Professional approach to assignments with the ability to adjust work priorities when necessary

Benefits/Perks:

401(k) (Company contributes 3% annually based on total employee wages)

Dental insurance, Health insurance, Vision insurance, and Life insurance ($200 per pay period stipend available if company health insurance is declined)

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Paid time off (156 hours accrued after 6 months)

ProRecruiters is part of

Array Corporation , the leading technology-enabled workforce solutions company whose mission is to fix how work is bought, sold and delivered to enable access to the American Dream.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affiliation Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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