Overview
Paralegal Jobs in Midwest City, USA at State of Oklahoma
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Job Posting Title
Paralegal
Agency
695 OKLAHOMA TAX COMMISSION
Supervisory Organization
Administration
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Full/Part-Time
Full time
Job Type
Regular
Compensation
Job Description
Paralegal
Salary – $66,870
WHY YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE!
TRANSPARENCY. FAIRNESS. COMPLIANCE. The Oklahoma Tax Commission is committed to leading Oklahoma with unparalleled customer service. Our mission is to promote tax compliance through serving taxpayers with transparency and fairness in administration of the tax code and unparalleled customer service. Check out our About Us page to learn why we are passionate about tax compliance and believe it is the career for you!
Benefits
There are perks to working for the OTC. We know that benefits matter, and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees:
- Generous state-paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
- A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
- Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
- A Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
- 15 days of paid vacation and 15 days of sick leave for full-time employees the first year.
- Paid Maternity leave for eligible employees.
- Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
Job Summary
The Paralegal will be assigned responsibilities involving legal research work, investigating facts, and preparing documents to provide technical legal assistance to all Attorneys within the Legal Division of the Oklahoma Tax Commission.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Provides support for attorneys; composes and prepares various legal documents, correspondence, and forms
- Researches legal data; prepares rough drafts and/or final forms of briefs and arguments
- Conducts investigations and compiles data for use in case preparation
- Answers inquiries concerning legal issues from the public and agency personnel
- Assists attorneys in ensuring that deadlines are met for court filings; files orders, judgments, pleadings, briefs and other documents on behalf of attorneys
- Provides file maintenance for hard copy and electronic files, including scanning case files, copying pleadings and maintaining case logs for review and action by attorneys
- Operates a variety of office equipment; screens phone calls and receives visitors; opens, reviews and distributes mail
- Processes incoming checks received by the Legal Division as assigned
- Assists with training and cross training of other Legal Division employees as requested
Complexity Of Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Knowledge of
- Sources of information used in locating records
Skills in
- Exceptional attention to detail
Ability to
- Evaluate, summarize and report results of research
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and contribute to a positive working environment
- Handle confidential work with tact and discretion
- Make routine decisions in accordance with agency policy
- Interact professionally at all times in a manner that reflects well on the agency
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Prepare complex legal documents and forms
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience requirements consist of
- An associate degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field and two (2) years of paralegal or legal assistant experience;
- OR a Certified Paralegal Certification approved by a national association or American Bar Association (ABA) approved program and two (2) years of experience as a paralegal or a legal assistant;
- OR a high school diploma or equivalent education and four (4) years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference may be given to candidates with administrative law, governmental agency or program experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time. Exhibit manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to operate a computer, keyboard, photocopier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. Ability to see and read a computer screen and printed…
Title: Paralegal
Company: State of Oklahoma
Location: Midwest City, USA
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