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McAfee & Taft · 17 hours ago

LEGAL ASSISTANT

McAfee & Taft is a professional services firm seeking a Legal Assistant to provide mid-to-high level administrative support to attorneys and paralegals. The role involves managing case files, monitoring litigation calendars, proofreading legal documents, and maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.

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Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation, organization, and management of case files for product liability litigation, including discovery responses, motions, pleadings, and trial preparation
Monitor and manage litigation calendars, including court deadlines, hearings, depositions, and internal meetings
Proofread and edit legal documents for accuracy, grammar, and formatting
Assist in the assembly and filing of legal documents in federal and state courts (electronic and paper filings)
Perform general administrative duties including scheduling, travel arrangements, expense reports, and invoice processing
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive legal and corporate information
Support department-wide projects and initiatives as assigned
Provide end-to-end litigation support to in-house counsel and/or outside counsel in managing a high volume of complex products liability cases, including multidistrict litigation (MDL), class actions, and individual claims

Qualification

Legal terminology knowledgeMS Office SuiteAdministrative support experienceProofreadingIntegrity/EthicsSense of UrgencyCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detail

Required

High School Diploma is required
Minimum of 3 years administrative support experience required
Skilled with MS Office Suite and other office products
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
Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures and maintain confidentiality of records and information

Preferred

Associates or Bachelor's Degree is preferred
5+ years in administrative support preferred

Company

McAfee & Taft

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McAfee & Taft is a law firm that provides legal services in Oklahoma.

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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