Compliance Paralegal

Harris County - Houston, TX

Part-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

Working at Harris County Precinct 4, you will be surrounded by team members who bring “heart, hustle, and higher standards” to work each day. These leaders advance opportunity and justice as they deliver services to and advocate for the residents of Harris County. The team you will be joining is innovative, dynamic, and forward-looking. The Compliance Division of Precinct 4 is seeking a highly organized and efficient Paralegal to support our Chief Compliance Officer and Compliance Division. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and administrative skills, as well as a strong attention to detail. As a Paralegal, you will perform delegated and supervised substantive legal work, including, but not limited to, the job duties listed below, and ensures the smooth and timely preparation of agreements with Precinct 4 and 3rd party entities, which requires an understanding of legal principles and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to the Compliance Division, including external communications, document management, and scheduling support.
• Draft legal forms and edit agreements to align business terms to organizational needs.
• Maintain the Compliance Division's records and files, ensuring they are up-to-date and accurate.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Compliance-related policies and procedures.
• Monitor and update Compliance-related databases and systems.
• Assist in preparing Compliance-related reports and presentations.
• Coordinate and track Compliance-related training for employees.
• Provide support during ongoing litigation matters when needed, including document retention.
• Coordinate and review responses to requests for public information.
• Work collaboratively with other Divisions as needed to accomplish Precinct 4 goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Compliance Division.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or a similar field from an accredited college or university OR Paralegal certification WITH Five (5) years of experience as a paralegal.
• Ability to perform thorough legal and factual analyses and exercise good judgment.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant software programs.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.

Nice-to-haves

• Minimum of six (6) years of experience as a paralegal (preferred)
• Experience working in a compliance or legal environment (preferred)

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
• Accrual rates increase based on years of service
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
• Professional development opportunities
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan