08/11/2021
WE ARE HIRING!!
New Position - Criminal Defense Legal Assistant – This May Not Be What You Think
Downtown Tulsa Criminal Defense attorney is looking for a Legal Assistant with Oklahoma state court legal knowledge and experience. The firm currently consists of 1 attorney, a legal assistant/executive assistant (vacant) and a marketing director. This is a job where you can learn, grow, and have real influence on important issues and on the business.
But it is not for everyone…
My practice is 100% devoted to defending individuals charged with s*x crimes and high-end domestic violence cases (with a s*x component). This is a job that you can thrive and believe in if you know that justice requires the presumption of innocence and a strong legal defense. Is that you? Are you a future Joan Holloway (from Mad Men), or a Lloyd Lee (from Entourage), or even a Pepper Potts (Iron Man)? A strong willed, organized person who wants to be part of a team working to make a difference and to see that justice is done?
But, if you are such an extraordinary person, perhaps you never thought there would be a position out there that would be right for you. Want to know more about whether or not it’s a good match? Well, are you are the kind of person who would thrive in a job with a demanding boss who is out slaying dragons and where you are treated as a valued professional who manages their calendar, anticipates and solves their problems, makes them happy, and is the super-hero that saves the day for them-often. If this is you, then you might love this position (and might not think of it as a job but more of a calling). That’s this position but…
This is not a job for someone new to the law or without any experience as an assistant to a busy professional or executive. You must have worked for a type A and busy professional before and actually liked the adrenalin, taming the chaos, and being part of the solution. I am not the professional you want to start with if you have never done this kind of work before. Be honest with yourself.
What else would make you great at this? You must be amazing on the phone, able to convert the “new client” caller to a scheduled appointment, and be a nice person with a pleasant demeanor. To thrive and to love it, you’d need to think of yourself as a very patient person, have thick skin, be detail oriented, organized, flexible and open minded to the way we do business. Phone sales or retention experience in your past is valuable (but not essential). If you have any, list it in your cover letter.
The preferred applicant will have experience meeting and interviewing clients and customers and some experience preparing basic motions and correspondence. A perfect candidate (who’d expect the higher level of compensation) would have all of those qualities and be familiar with Oklahoma State Court procedures, practice management software (CLIO), summarizing interviews/police reports, reviewing discovery, basic legal research and writing, controlling and managing the firm's calendar, and communicating with the courts.
Requirements
· TRUSTWORTHY-I have to be able to trust you with almost every aspect of my life and business.
· HONEST- I hate liars. Sure, we all lie now and then, but you know who I mean and what I am talking about.
· RESPONSIBLE- You take extreme ownership of everything you do and are responsible for. Again, when something goes wrong all humans think about who to blame. I’m looking for someone who goes beyond that initial reaction.
· JUDGMENT FREE-We represent people charged with the most heinous crimes in the law and I guarantee a judgment free environment to every client.
· PHONE SKILLS - You must be a rock star on the phone. And I know (and respect) the value of that skill set
· Love talking/reading/watching anything about s*x, s*x crimes, violent crimes, criminal behaviors, psychology, the falsely accused, etc. every day.
· You must be a nice person that people want to be around-a Magnetic Personality
· Skilled and Competent with Apple/Mac operating systems (office is 100% Apple).
· A drama free professional who has your life together.
· Reliable transportation
· Familiar with word/database/spreadsheet/power point, and their Mac equivalents.
· Can fluidly/accurately type 45+ words per minute.
· Outgoing people person that enjoys public speaking, oral presentations, and meeting new people.
· You must always be on-time to work. Timeliness is extremely important to me. If you can’t get to work on time, please do not apply.
· Super tech savvy
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Read, write, and speak the English language with a high degree of proficiency. This position requires writing.
· Maintain appropriate dress, health, hygiene and appearance, while working within a tobacco-free environment.
A resume and a brief writing sample (cover letter is fine) are both required to apply for the position. Please go to www.defendingtulsa.com and read about my practice before you apply. In your cover letter, please state the job title of Junior Berlin found on the about us page of our website. It is one way I will know you are serious about the application.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $32,000.00 - $43,680.00 per year
