Paralegal

Overview

The Paralegal will assist and support the legal counsel and other staff members in the Legal Department.

NOTE: This is an IN-OFFICE Mon - Fri opportunity only, located in Pearland in the SH 288 and Hwy 518 area.

25 Days PTO

Medical * Dental * Vision

401k 100% Match up to 6%

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare initial drafts of legal documents (i.e. pleadings, discovery, pre-litigation demand letters, litigation hold letters, entity formation documents) at the direction of attorneys
• File documents, pleadings, and electronic data into databases
• Manage corporate governance documentation
• Perform administrative duties as required
• Utilize software to obtain signatures on electronic documents
• Research legal matters
• Assist attorneys in the coordination of lawsuits in multiple jurisdictions
• Assist attorneys in all areas of written discovery
• Gather and obtain evidence, as necessary, in support of lawsuits, trademark filings, and regulatory matters
• File legal pleadings and other documents with the courts or other governmental agencies
• Organize and prepare for meetings
• Coordinate with outside law firms to facilitate e-billing
• Assist with contract administration activities, as needed
• Maintain confidentiality
• Manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines
• It is an essential function of this job for the employee to work in office/in the employee’s assigned work site. No remote work is available
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned
• Employee must be able to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

The position requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Must live, or be willing to relocate within a 30-mile radius of the Pearland office
• A college degree is preferred
• A Paralegal Certificate is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant paralegal experience is preferred
• Must have previous experience working in a corporate department or law firm
• Proficient skill level with Microsoft applications is required
• Must have experience with eFile
• Experience in TeamConnect or similar legal management/e-billing software is strongly preferred
• Experience with EEOC matters is preferred
• Must have attention to detail, display critical thinking, reading comprehension and writing skills, takes initiative and is a team player