Legal Assistant/Case Manager

Our Client is currently seeking a highly motivated legal assistant/case manager for their defense litigation practice. Preference will be given to candidates with at least 4-5 years of legal experience, but other candidates possessing the right skills and experience will also be considered. The case manager will be responsible for maintaining, processing, and managing a case load of approximately 70-80 active cases. The firm provides a full array of benefits including health care, vision, long-term disability, life insurance coverage and a SIMPLE IRA match plan. Salary is based upon experience. Range is $50,000 to $60,000.Responsibilities:• Preparing, reviewing, and proofreading a variety of documents, including initial defense responses, motions, discovery, and correspondence.• Communicating with insurance claims specialists, clients, courthouse personnel, other law firms, and fact and expert witnesses.• Managing and coordinating multiple case calendars and dockets.• Knowledge of both State and Federal court key rules, deadlines, due dates and courtroom procedures relative to civil and/or defense litigation.• Reviewing, organizing and maintaining case materials, attorney notebooks, timelines, databases, and other documentation.Requirements:• High school diploma.• 2-5 years of civil litigation experience, preferably in medium to large size law firm setting.• Efficiency with Word, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Pro.Qualified Applicants should also possess:• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.• Communicates effectively both written and verbal.• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, attorneys, and cases.• Ability to work under pressure and meet critical deadlines with a positive attitude and commitment to excellence.• Adapts easily to new concepts and responsibilities.#2002Job Type: Full-timePay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per yearBenefits:• Dental insurance• Health insurance• Life insurance• Retirement plan• Vision insuranceSchedule:• 8 hour shift• Monday to FridayEducation:• High school or equivalent (Required)Experience:• Law office: 1 year (Required)• Litigation: 1 year (Required)• Case management: 1 year (Required)Ability to Commute:• Oklahoma City, OK 73102 (Required)Work Location: In person