Job Posting Title

Paralegal II or III

Agency

340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization

340 Office of General Counsel

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Annual salary for this position is up to:
Level II: up to $74,000.00 based on education and experience.
Level III: up to $78,000.00 based on education and experience.

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? 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.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

Job Description

Position Description:

The Paralegal Level II or Level III is responsible for being dedicated to the Office of General Counsel to provide support in a variety of administrative matters, as well as preparation for hearings in administrative, State, and Federal courts, and compliance with the Oklahoma Open Records Act.  The Paralegal Level II or Level III will be expected to work under minimal supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment in the provision of support services to the Office of General Counsel.

 

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Provides support in a variety of administrative matters, as well as preparation for hearings in administrative, State, and Federal courts, and compliance with the Oklahoma Open Records Act.

• Composes and gathers various legal documents and forms.

• Independently researches, locates, and assembles documents and information responsive to discovery requests, open records requests, subpoenas, and other third-party requests for information and/or documentation.

• Helps OSDH legal coordinate with other divisions within the agency to gather data and documents in preparation for various administrative actions and court filings.

• Organizing legal case files including the preparation and maintenance of files and ensuring timely updates to the electronic case management system.

• Prepares and analyzes correspondence, pleadings, motions, and other case files under direct supervision, review, and approval of OSDH attorney.

• Performs legal research and reports findings and conclusions.

• Schedules and attends depositions.

• Prepare court exhibits.

• Assists attorneys in ensuring deadlines are met, including deadlines for court filings and agency rule drafting.

• Files orders, judgments, pleadings, briefs, and other documents on behalf of the attorneys and assists with service via email