Entry level paralegal Jobs in Houston, TX

Description

Summary/Objective

The Paralegal/Legal Assistant will provide integral support to Park Lawn’s legal department and in-house attorneys on various legal matters, including contract management, corporate compliance, transactional, litigation, risk management and project management. The Paralegal/Legal Assistant will also serve as a key liaison to and provide support for Park Lawn’s business partners.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates legal and administrative matters with internal stakeholders.
• Coordinates paper and electronic document collections, reviews and approvals.
• Coordinates contract management cycle.
• Investigate facts, collect information and effectively summarize material as it pertains to legal matters.
• Coordinates responses to subpoenas, discovery and other legal document requests.
• Manages legal files and use of matter management tools.
• Manages, maintains and updates library of templates and forms.
• Assists with the drafting of correspondence and other documents as requested.
• Analyzes and prepares standard reports as requested.
• Performs general office and administrative tasks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Corporate Governance Understanding.
• Negotiation Skills.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Integrity and Ethical
• Teamwork Orientation.
• Detail Orientation.
• Time Management.

Required Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensure

• Bachelor’s Degree in paralegal studies or combination of equivalent education and paralegal experience required.
• Minimum of three years of in-house experience in a similar role for a national or international company or with a law firm is preferred.
• Valid state issued driver’s license in good standing and acceptable driving record.

Preferred Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensure

• Paralegal Certificate preferred
• Preferred registered notary in the State of Texas.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Able to read, write and speak English fluently. Bilingual is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with a variety of personalities at all levels within the organization.
• Must exercise sound judgment, high-level of integrity and dependability, and be willing to consult with or seek attorney review when necessary.
• Proactive, self-starter who is able to plan, organize and complete work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to meet daily deadlines and perform tasks in a timely manner.
• Superior organizational skills, detail oriented and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to learn and become a subject matter expert in enterprise software.
• Tactful and professional behavior when dealing with difficult issues or individuals.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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.

• The duties associated with this position are generally performed in an indoor office setting.
• Equipment used to perform the essential function of this position includes, but is not limited to computer, fax, copier, merchant terminal, multi-line phone system, personal or company owned vehicle.
• Employees in this role are regularly required to climb, sit, stand, bend, kneel, and frequently lift to 25 pounds.
• This position may also require reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Employees may be exposed to chemicals and/or blood borne pathogens. Exposure risk is considered: Low
• Overtime is sometimes necessary or required.

Travel

• This position may require up to 10 percent out of area and overnight travel.
• Travel is primarily local occurring during the business day only.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.