Job Posting Title
Legal Assistant
Agency
305 GOVERNOR
Supervisory Organization
Office of the Governor–State Capitol
Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)
December 10, 2024
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
Job Description
As an Administration Officer/Legal Assistant with The Office of the Governor you will enjoy:
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Generous leave including 15 days of vacation, 15 days of sick leave and 11 paid holidays annually.
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A comprehensive Benefit Package with a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents.
Job Details
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Full-time 40-hour work weeks.
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Support the Information Services Division
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Salary: Based on education and experience
Position Summary & Responsibilities:
The role of the Legal Assistant is to support the attorneys and other staff in the Legal Division of the Office of the Governor. The Legal Assistant will perform a variety of administrative functions including preparing legal documents, scheduling/docketing, organizing and maintaining records, processing mail, filing legal documents, and coordinating with various individuals and agencies. The Legal Assistant will assist in reviewing documents for completeness, adequacy, and conformity with established requirements, and will draft routine correspondence and documents under the supervision of attorneys. During legislative session, the Legal Assistant plays a critical role in the acceptance, delivery, and filing of legislation and messages to or from the Governor. Other duties as assigned.
Due to the nature of business transacted in the Office of the Governor, applicants must demonstrate the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information, as well as pass a background check.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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Prior administrative legal support experience
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Experience in or demonstrated knowledge of state or federal government
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Detail-oriented
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Strong organization and recordkeeping skills
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Ability to see tasks through to completion on own initiative
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Sound professional judgment
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Professional demeanor and positive attitude
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Ability to effectively manage tasks and work within deadlines
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Proficient with Microsoft Office application
Equal Opportunity Employment:
The Office of the Governor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities may be provided upon request.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
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