Unclassified - Houston, TX

posted 5 months ago

Full-time
Houston, TX

About the position

The Paralegal position serves as a key member of the legal team, primarily supporting litigation matters and legal operations projects. The role involves assisting in-house attorneys in managing the company's litigation, which includes maintaining the litigation docket, issuing and tracking document preservation notices, and organizing and producing documents in connection with e-discovery. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance and organization of both electronic and physical litigation documents, as well as assisting with the preparation and filing of court submissions. Additionally, the role requires the preparation and maintenance of engagement letters with outside counsel, assisting with settlements and periodic accruals, and providing general corporate assistance in collaboration with other corporate functions such as finance, credit, and accounts payable. The Paralegal will also assist with various projects, which may include legal research, investigations, audit requests, intellectual property matters, invoices, and mergers and acquisitions. General office assistance is also part of the role, which includes managing correspondence, expense reports, travel bookings, and organizing meetings. The candidate is expected to fully support the company's goal of continuous improvement by reviewing their area of responsibility for improvement opportunities. Teamwork is essential, as the Paralegal will assist and provide backup for other members of the department as needed. The ideal candidate should possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to multi-task effectively. A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a team-oriented mindset are crucial for success in this position. Overtime work may be required occasionally.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in-house attorneys in managing company litigation, including maintaining the company's litigation docket.
  • Issue and track document preservation notices.
  • Organize and produce documents in connection with e-discovery.
  • Maintain and organize electronic and physical litigation documents.
  • Assist with preparation and filing of court submissions.
  • Prepare and maintain engagement letters with outside counsel.
  • Assist with settlements and periodic accruals.
  • Provide general corporate assistance to in-house attorneys and other corporate functions.
  • Assist with various projects, including legal research, investigations, audit requests, intellectual property, invoices, and M&A.
  • Provide general office assistance with correspondence, expense reports, travel bookings, and organizing meetings.
  • Support the company's goal of continuous improvement by reviewing areas of responsibility for improvement opportunities.
  • Work as a team member in the department, assisting and providing backup for other members as needed.

Requirements

  • High school diploma and paralegal certification required.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience working with lawyers, preferably in a major law firm and/or in a corporation.
  • Experience handling complex litigation and e-discovery is strongly preferred.
  • Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and Adobe Acrobat.
  • Proficiency in e-discovery software.
  • Knowledge of Practical Law Connect and Westlaw.
  • Experience with matter management systems (e.g., Serengeti/Legal Tracker) and entity management systems (e.g., hCue) is strongly preferred.

Nice-to-haves

  • Additional college or business school education preferred.
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