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McAfee & Taft · 1 day ago

OIL & GAS LITIGATION PARALEGAL

positionOklahoma City, OK
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
date3+ years exp

McAfee & Taft is a law firm seeking an Oil & Gas Litigation Paralegal to support multiple attorneys. The role involves managing projects and implementing efficient solutions for clients, including document preparation, case file organization, and trial assistance.

Business Development

Responsibilities

Prepare, review, edit, proofread and file a variety of documents
Review incoming discovery from opposing counsel for deficiency and prepare supplemental requests, as needed
Review, request and summarize medical records, criminal records
Prepare background memorandum’s on witnesses
Electronic Case Filing (ECF)
Organize and maintain case files, attorney notebooks, databases, spreadsheets and other materials
Interact and communication with experts
Interact with other paralegals to assist with heavy workload or coverage
Assist attorneys in preparation for trial by arranging travel accommodations, filing motions, preparing trial exhibits, coordinating experts and witnesses
Administratively support Firm business development if needed
Developing, responding or objecting to interrogatories or request to admit and summarizing interrogatories and admissions received
Drafting and editing pleadings; includes reviewing and answering complaints, counterclaims and third-party complaints, motions to dismiss or strike jurisdictional motions and research for pleadings
Coordinate and track project activities
Perform other duties as requested

Qualification

Paralegal certificationLegal experienceMS Office SuiteElectronic Case FilingProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skillsWritten communicationOral communicationAttention to detail

Required

Minimum of 3 years of legal experience
Skilled with MS Office Suite and other office products
Excellent problem-solving skills and willingness to conduct research to learn new tasks
Strong organizational skills to maintain work lists, organize documents, and monitor deadlines and filings
Ability to ask questions, clarify issues, and provide project updates as needed
Excellent written and oral communication skills (comprehension & expression)
Strong command of the English language, including excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation, form and style
Detail-oriented and ability to create, compose, proof and edit correspondence
Possess sense of initiative and responsibility to manage case load and maintain confidentiality of records and information
Ability to work in a fast paced, high-pressured environment and maintain case/trial deadlines

Preferred

Associate's degree in paralegal or legal studies or other related discipline
4+ years in legal experience
Paralegal certification from ABA-approves program

Company

McAfee & Taft

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McAfee & Taft is a law firm that provides legal services in Oklahoma.
dateFounded in 1952
location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
http://mcafeetaft.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Scott McCreary
Attorney and Vice President
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Josh Boren
Chief Human Resources Officer
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