Litigation Paralegal

$55,000 - $65,000/Yr

Unclassified - Oklahoma City, OK

Full-time - Mid Level

Oklahoma City, OK

About the position

Are you an experienced litigation paralegal looking to make a significant impact? Join our dynamic team at Koller Baker & Associates, where your expertise and commitment will play a crucial role in helping clients through their most challenging times. As a leading personal injury firm, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional legal representation and are seeking a skilled litigation paralegal to assist our attorneys in securing justice for those who have been wronged. If you have a passion for the legal field and a proven track record in litigation, we would love to hear from you! Compensation: $55,000 - $65,000 plus performance based bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all legal calendar deadlines and case milestones for the firm.
• Efficiently organize legal appointments, court appearances, and related tasks.
• Effectively prioritize the workload of cases.
• Manage and prioritize client communications via phone and email.
• Update and maintain client records in the firm's case management system.
• Meticulously organize both physical and electronic client case files.
• Accurately draft legal documents for meetings, depositions, and hearings.
• Prepare discovery materials and respond to discovery demands.
• Assist attorneys with legal research and cite-checking tasks.
• Conduct thorough factual investigations and analysis of case issues.
• Keep clients consistently and proactively informed about case status.
• Communicate with courts, couriers, and litigation support vendors as required.
• Support all stages of case preparation, including discovery and trial.
• Diligently compile trial binders and coordinate trial exhibits.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in paralegal litigation, with a preference for background in insurance bad faith cases.
• Bachelor's degree and paralegal certification are preferred qualifications.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• High attention to detail is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite 365 is necessary, along with hands-on experience with office equipment such as multi-line phone systems, desktop computers, fax machines, and scanner/printers.
• Must be well-organized, efficient, and skilled at prioritizing tasks effectively.
• A positive attitude and a solution-focused mindset are crucial.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment is required.
• Excellent written communication skills with an emphasis on consistency, detail, and professionalism are essential.
• Strong verbal communication skills with a customer-focused and proactive approach are needed.

Benefits

• Performance based bonuses