Associate Attorney needed for Oklahoma City office

Job Title: Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A law firm based in Oklahoma City, OK, known for its focus on defense litigation, is actively seeking a driven and detail-focused Associate Attorney. This position offers early-career attorneys a valuable platform to build litigation experience across a variety of civil matters. The ideal candidate will join a collaborative legal team committed to high-caliber advocacy and effective case strategy.

Duties:

• Draft and review motions, pleadings, discovery documents, and legal memoranda

• Perform legal research and analyze statutes, case law, and procedural rules

• Assist with pretrial and trial preparation, including preparing exhibits and witness outlines

• Represent clients at court hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials when necessary

• Participate in case strategy sessions and contribute to litigation planning

• Maintain clear communication with clients, co-counsel, and court staff

• Organize case files and ensure timely filings

• Monitor changes in civil litigation laws and related legal trends

Requirements:

• Active license to practice law in the state of Oklahoma

• 0-5 years of experience in civil litigation, preferably in defense matters

• Demonstrated legal writing and oral advocacy abilities

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Experience handling or supporting discovery, depositions, and pretrial matters

• Familiarity with litigation software and legal research platforms

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Licensed and in good standing with the Oklahoma Bar

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Attention to detail with strong organizational habits

• Skilled in time management and the ability to meet strict deadlines

• Familiarity with Westlaw, LexisNexis, or equivalent legal research tools

• Experience with medical malpractice or insurance defense is advantageous

Job Location:

• Oklahoma City, OK

This law firm is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and is an established and respected defense litigation law firm. This firm represents national, local, and international clients and is an aggressive firm that takes great pride in its work. This firm also takes pride in combining the attributes of personal attention and accessibility for each client in order to deliver successful results to clients. This firm offers the highest quality legal advice in several practice areas, some of which include civil litigation, health law, insurance, casualty insurance, medical law, federal practice, and legal malpractice defense.