Paralegal

Job Title: Litigation Paralegal

Industry: Legal Services

Location (city, state): Tulsa, Oklahoma

Assignment Type: Full-time, Direct Hire

Pay: $48,000 per year

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About The Company: Litigation practice focused on providing high-quality advocacy and legal support. 

Job Description: We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to play a critical role in our litigation support team. You will handle case management from inception through trial, ensuring that all discovery, document production, and courtroom preparations are executed with precision. The successful candidate will be comfortable managing high volumes of complex information, performing thorough research, and assisting attorneys in both high-pressure office environments and during active trial proceedings.

Top 2 Priorities for Success in This Role:

1. Proactive Case Ownership: Take full initiative in managing the lifecycle of your assigned cases, ensuring all discovery deadlines are met and documents are meticulously organized before they reach the attorney's desk.
2. Trial Readiness & Precision: Maintain an "always-trial-ready" status for case files, ensuring that exhibits, chronologies, and medical damage summaries are constantly updated, accurate, and ready for immediate presentation in court.

Key Responsibilities:

• Discovery & Documentation: Manage incoming and outgoing discovery; review, index, and organize extensive document productions while ensuring compliance with standards for relevance, confidentiality, and privilege.
• Damage Assessment: Secure medical records and billing statements; calculate total damages including lost wages, medical expenses, and property damage; manage liens and affidavits.
• Legal Support: Conduct background investigations on witnesses and perform legal research using established databases
• Trial Preparation: Prepare exhibits for depositions, mediations, and trials; maintain master case chronologies; and assist attorneys in court by managing exhibit tracking and digital presentations.
• Administrative Accuracy: Perform Bate stamping and redactions; proofread legal documents; and prepare materials for motion filings.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Solid understanding of civil litigation, including state and federal court rules and deadlines.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat Pro. Familiarity with trial presentation software and cloud-based file management systems.
• Organization: Superior ability to multitask and adjust to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Communication: Exceptional listening and communication skills with a professional demeanor.
• Independence: Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision while maintaining a strong team-player mindset.

Additional Details:

• Must demonstrate absolute attention to detail and a high level of accuracy under pressure.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative team structure is essential.

Perks:

• Professional Development: Dedicated time and financial support for continuing legal education
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off (PTO) policy and a flexible work environment that values output and quality.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.