McAfee & Taft
Labor & Employment Paralegal – McAfee & Taft
Location:
Oklahoma City, OK
Salary Range:
$65,000.00 – $80,000.00
Position Summary The Labor & Employment Paralegal supports multiple attorneys in the firm with a high degree of responsibility for project management and implementation.
Essential Functions
Prepare, review, edit, proofread, and file technical and legal documents
Receive and distribute mail, prepare outgoing mail
Electronic Case Filing (ECF) for federal and state courts
Prepare court filings for state and federal cases
Prepare depositions (create exhibit binders, conduct background searches)
Review daily dockets for potential new cases and clients
Organize and maintain case files, attorney notebooks, databases, spreadsheets, and other materials
Coordinate and communicate with clients and opposing counsel
Maintain calendars and schedules for attorneys
Team approach to workload with attorneys and other paralegals
Prepare and execute client invoices; track collections and billing
Assist attorneys in trial preparation (travel, motions, exhibits, experts, witnesses)
Administratively support firm business development
Draft and edit pleadings (complaints, counterclaims, third‑party complaints, motions to dismiss or strike)
Prepare PowerPoint presentations for client trainings
Prepare for Labor & Employment seminars and events throughout the year
Coordinate and track project activities
Supervisor Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.
Qualifications Competency Statements
Integrity/Ethics – Honest, accountable, confidential, supports company values, conveys good news and bad
Communication – Verbal and written, accurate reports, presentations, sharing information, listening
Interpersonal Skills – Builds relationships, flexible, negotiates, solicits feedback, handles criticism
Quality – Detail-focused, committed to excellence, seeks continuous improvement, monitors quality, root‑cause analysis
Sense of Urgency – Prioritizes, energetic, opportunistic, instills urgency, meets deadlines
Education & Experience Education: Preferred – Associate’s degree in paralegal or legal studies; equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Experience: Minimum 3 years of legal experience; 4+ years preferred.
Computer Skills Skilled with MS Office Suite and related office products.
Certificates & Licenses Paralegal certification from an ABA‑approved program preferred.
Other Requirements Excellent problem‑solving, research, organizational, and communication skills; strong command of English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, style; initiative; confidentiality; ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment; punctuality.
Work Environment Professional office setting, sedentary work.
Employment Details Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Legal; Industries: Law Practice
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Location:
Oklahoma City, OK
Salary Range:
$65,000.00 – $80,000.00
Position Summary The Labor & Employment Paralegal supports multiple attorneys in the firm with a high degree of responsibility for project management and implementation.
Essential Functions
Prepare, review, edit, proofread, and file technical and legal documents
Receive and distribute mail, prepare outgoing mail
Electronic Case Filing (ECF) for federal and state courts
Prepare court filings for state and federal cases
Prepare depositions (create exhibit binders, conduct background searches)
Review daily dockets for potential new cases and clients
Organize and maintain case files, attorney notebooks, databases, spreadsheets, and other materials
Coordinate and communicate with clients and opposing counsel
Maintain calendars and schedules for attorneys
Team approach to workload with attorneys and other paralegals
Prepare and execute client invoices; track collections and billing
Assist attorneys in trial preparation (travel, motions, exhibits, experts, witnesses)
Administratively support firm business development
Draft and edit pleadings (complaints, counterclaims, third‑party complaints, motions to dismiss or strike)
Prepare PowerPoint presentations for client trainings
Prepare for Labor & Employment seminars and events throughout the year
Coordinate and track project activities
Supervisor Responsibilities This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.
Qualifications Competency Statements
Integrity/Ethics – Honest, accountable, confidential, supports company values, conveys good news and bad
Communication – Verbal and written, accurate reports, presentations, sharing information, listening
Interpersonal Skills – Builds relationships, flexible, negotiates, solicits feedback, handles criticism
Quality – Detail-focused, committed to excellence, seeks continuous improvement, monitors quality, root‑cause analysis
Sense of Urgency – Prioritizes, energetic, opportunistic, instills urgency, meets deadlines
Education & Experience Education: Preferred – Associate’s degree in paralegal or legal studies; equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Experience: Minimum 3 years of legal experience; 4+ years preferred.
Computer Skills Skilled with MS Office Suite and related office products.
Certificates & Licenses Paralegal certification from an ABA‑approved program preferred.
Other Requirements Excellent problem‑solving, research, organizational, and communication skills; strong command of English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, style; initiative; confidentiality; ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment; punctuality.
Work Environment Professional office setting, sedentary work.
Employment Details Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type: Full‑time
Job Function: Legal; Industries: Law Practice
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