The Legal Assistant III provides essential administrative and clerical support to the legal team. This role focuses on learning legal processes, maintaining accurate case files, and performing routine office tasks under close supervision.
Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays.
As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to obtain and maintain the required customer clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment and property.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Manages case files from intake to resolution, including openings cases, tracking deadlines, and ensuring compliance.
Drafts and finalizes legal documents for attorney review.
Reviews case progress, verifies data accuracy, and recommends next steps.
Coordinates hearings, depositions, and trial preparation, including scheduling witnesses and preparing exhibits.
Serves as primary contact for attorneys, client, and external partners regarding case status.
Prepares case openings notifications and related correspondence.
Answers phones, greets visitors, issues badges, and maintains security logs.
Processes incoming and outgoing mail and deliveries.
Operates office equipment and maintains organized paper and electronics files.
Generates forms, enters data accurately, schedules conference rooms and vehicles, and submits service requires as needed.
Monitors and restocks office supplies.
Identifies process improvements and works with leadership to implement them.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or GED and a minimum of zero to two (0-2) years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls. Required to speak and hear. Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Exposed to general office noise with computers printers and light traffic.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
EOE including Disability/Vet
The estimated pay range for this role is $20 to $30 per hour , with the final offer contingent on location, skillset, and experience.
CNI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401(k)
- Family Planning/Fertility Assistance
- STD/LTD/Basic Life/AD&D
- Legal-Aid Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) – (11) Federal Holidays
- Training and Development Opportunities
Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).