Entry level paralegal Jobs in Garland, TX

JOB POSTING

JOB TITLE:Paralegal

DEPARTMENT:Legal

REPORTS TO:Vice President of Associate General Counsel

POSITION PURPOSE:

The Paralegal serves as a legal generalist within the Company’s in-house legal department and will play a vital role in supporting the legal department by working on a broad range of legal and operational workstreams. This role provides meaningful exposure to diverse areas of in-house practice and is responsible for performing a variety of legal functions, including tasks that require significant independent judgment and ownership. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to learn. This ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and eager to take ownership of projects while expanding their knowledge across multiple areas of the law and business.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Support a broad range of matters, including commercial transactions, real estate matters, permitting and regulatory compliance, litigation, and legal operations

2. Own various corporate governance functions, including entity formation, entity management, routine filings in all appropriate jurisdictions, board consents, board books and minutes, and other corporate housekeeping matters

3. Assist in certain litigation and dispute resolution efforts, including service of process oversight, preservation notices, coordination of document productions, litigation holds, and matter tracking

4. Coordinate and manage legal matters from initiation through resolution, including organization of documentation, tracking deliverables, and stakeholder communication

5. Conduct legal and regulatory research related to business operations and prepare organized summaries and analysis for attorney review

6. All other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Bachelor’s degree, paralegal certification preferred

2. 5+ years of relevant legal experience preferred; experience in a corporate, real estate, or in-house legal environment is a plus

3. Strong foundation in general corporate practice is preferred

4. Must have a demonstrated ability to anticipate needs, manage competing priorities, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment

5. Must have strong critical thinking and analytical skills, including the ability to review and interpret documents, policies, regulations, and laws, and assess their impact on the business

6. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate constructively and professionally across departments

7. Must have the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, integrity, and confidentiality

8. Must have a high attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently with timely turnover of tasks

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Must be able to independently lift, carry, push, and pull up to fifteen (15) pounds on occasion

2. This individual is located in an office environment generally seated at a desk with a chair for multiple hours

3. Must be able to operate general computer equipment including laptop, keyboard, desk or cell phone, mouse, among other varied office or desk equipment with ease

4. Must be able to use eyes for the purpose of viewing computer monitors and analyzing data for extended periods of time to include specific vision capabilities required including vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

5. This team member is regularly required to sit and talk or hear by giving or receiving in depth instructions

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

This document provides descriptive information about the above Suntex Marinas position. Work actually performed by incumbents in this position may vary. Although this document may be used for recruiting, staffing, or career planning, the information contained herein should only be used as a guideline or recommendation for the content of and qualifications for this position. An individual’s ability to meet the qualifications and capabilities described in this document is not a guarantee of employment or promotion. Suntex Marinas reserves the right to make changes to this document as deemed necessary without providing advance written notice.

Suntex Marinas provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Suntex Marinas is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants, and team members with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.