Litigation Paralegal

Overview

GableGotwals is a full-service law firm with over 100 attorneys and 75 business professionals serving clients across Oklahoma, Texas, and the United States. The Firm is recognized for its high-quality legal services and diverse client base, including Fortune 500 corporations, privately held companies, entrepreneurs, foundations, and individuals. GableGotwals is proud of its recognition as a Top Workplace and its commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Why Join Us

We strive to deliver exceptional legal services using our diverse skills and experience, and to enrich our team and community. Our core values are Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, and Support.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and discretionary compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package including health and dental insurance, free Teladoc appointments, firm-funded disability insurance, and more
• Remote work flexibility with a strong office culture

Position Summary

The Litigation Paralegal supports attorneys in all phases of litigation, from case inception through discovery, trial preparation, and resolution.

Responsibilities

• Manage discovery and electronic discovery processes
• Draft and respond to pleadings and discovery
• Prepare deposition and trial materials
• Conduct legal and factual research
• Support trial and deposition preparation
• Exercise sound judgment and analytical skills
• Manage multiple concurrent matters and projects
• Create, maintain, and oversee client files and records
• Maintain an active caseload and meet billable expectations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certification
• Minimum of five (5) years in a prior litigation paralegal role
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Experience with legal and web-based applications
• Knowledge of eDiscovery principles and Electronically Stored Information (ESI)
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion
• Flexible and responsive to attorney and client needs

Physical Demands

• Read from hard-copy paper and computer screen
• Sit, talk, hear, use wrist, hands, and fingers repetitively to type, write, operate computer and other office equipment/machinery
• Occasionally move about the office to visit and meet with others and/or attend meetings, access file cabinets, use office machinery, etc.
• Stationary sitting position 90% of the time working on a computer
• Bend and lift items less than 25 lbs