Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Paralegal

Location: Oklahoma City, OK

Industry: Legal Services

Pay: $55,000 - $70,000 annually

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

About Our Client:

Addison Group is hiring on behalf of our client, a well-established legal practice seeking an experienced Paralegal to support attorneys in a high-volume and fast-paced environment. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive legal matters with professionalism and discretion.

Job Description:

The Paralegal will provide comprehensive administrative and case support to attorneys, assisting with document preparation, case management, client communication, and court-related processes. This position plays a critical role in ensuring cases are handled efficiently and deadlines are met while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, format, and edit legal documents, correspondence, and case materials.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical filing systems, ensuring accuracy and timely updates.
• Assist with client intake, conflict checks, and case opening/closing procedures.
• Manage attorney calendars, including court dates, hearings, meetings, travel, and deadlines.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients, providing updates and relaying information between attorneys and clients.
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications including emails, phone calls, and legal correspondence.
• Track deadlines, court schedules, and case milestones using internal systems and reminder tools.
• Assist with billing support, expense tracking, and preparation of pre-bills and reimbursements.
• Communicate with courts, agencies, financial institutions, and external partners as needed.
• Support case preparation and ensure attorneys are organized and prepared for hearings and meetings.
• Perform additional administrative and case management duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3–5 years of paralegal or legal assistant experience in a law firm environment.
• Criminal defense experience strongly preferred; litigation experience will also be considered.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook; working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Typing speed of 60+ WPM with strong accuracy.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a team environment.
• Demonstrated professionalism when handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and dependable work style.

Additional Details:

• Full-time, direct-hire opportunity
• Fast-paced legal environment with high case volume
• Significant client interaction and attorney support responsibilities
• Opportunity for long-term career growth within a legal setting

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.