Paralegal

Ascent Resources is seeking a Paralegal experienced in litigation case management. This position is located at our corporate headquarters in Oklahoma City, OK. The successful candidate will report to the Assistant General Counsel and be expected to maintain the highest levels of confidentiality and discretion in the administration of the assigned duties and responsibilities.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Case management including but not limited to:

Investigate new matters to determine case issues, including subject assets, owners and drafting applicable legal holds

Organize and maintain e-file of assigned matters, i.e. emails, pleadings; client documents/discovery, docketing

Partner and coordinate with assigned Outside Counsel, along with internal business groups and IT/Litigation Support identify, collect, preserve, and produce relevant data

Maintain master litigation reports for in-house meetings

Assist in company-wide response to various legal and corporate due diligence requests

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Minimum Requirements:

Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail

Ability to coordinate and/or lead interdepartmental projects

Technical skills needed to serve as administrator for various software programs, including, but not limited to, Legal Tracker

Knowledge of civil procedure in litigation, including trial practice

Preferred:

E-Discovery/Litigation Support

Contract Administration and Records Retention

Process Evaluation and Streamlining

Docket Management

Education & Work Experience Required

Minimum Requirements:

Legal studies or Paralegal certification

5+ years of paralegal experience, preferably in corporate legal department

Skilled in MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Sharepoint

Ascent Benefits

Benefits start day one (medical, dental, vision, etc.)

Generous 401(k) matching program

PTO based on industry or job-related experience

Qualified tuition assistance after 1 year

Twelve paid holidays per calendar year

Many volunteer opportunities

Gym reimbursement

Ascent Resources provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Ascent complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.