Paralegal Jobs in Houston, TX

Paralegal 🔍Houston, Texas, 3100 Main New 📁 Managerial & Professional 📅24001QM Requisition #📅1 day ago Post Date JOB SUMMARY

This position will provide legal support and assist the Assistant General Counsels with legal research, preparing and reviewing contracts, litigation management and support, interfacing with external / internal stakeholders, file management, and administrative tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Conduct legal research and summarize findings.

Initiate changes to standard contract templates, as directed by supervisor.

Prepare, review, and organize legal correspondence.

Prepare, proof, and assemble a variety of legal documents, including government / administrative filings, contracts, and other legal documents.

Interact with clients to gather background information, which includes informing of case / matter status on a periodic basis.

Engage with external stakeholders and internal clients regarding legal matters.

Professionally and diplomatically, resolve issues regarding client concerns and other matters, as necessary.

Organize and maintain department files, forms and resources.

Schedule meetings, conference calls, interviews for investigations, etc. File or obtaining legal documents with appropriate governmental entities or external partners.

Manage confidential information with discretion, and execute the highest level of customer service.

Assist with special projects as requested by Assistant General Counsel or General Counsel.

Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Associate’s degree with Paralegal / Legal Assistant Certification preferred
• 8 years directly related experience may be considered in lieu of required degree
• 5 years experience as a paralegal or legal assistant with paralegal duties required

Licensing & Certification

Special Skills

Competencies

Working Conditions

General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

SECURITY SENSITIVE :

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

The Organization

Houston Community College (HCC) is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education for academic advancement, workforce training, career development and lifelong learning to prepare individuals in our diverse communities for life and work in a global and technological society. We’re proud to say that 98 percent of our graduates step into a job in their field of study immediately upon graduation. One of the largest community colleges in the nation, HCC has served the Greater Houston area for over four decades. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and the Schools Commission on Colleges, we offer 300+ associate degree and certificate programs to 75,000+ students across 13 Centers of Excellence and online each semester. We are proud to be No.1 among all community colleges in the nation in providing associate degrees to minorities and No.1 in educating international students, with 10.4 percent of our student population from outside the USA. Our vision is to become the Employer of Choice in support of our mission for Student Success by attracting, retaining and motivating the best employees.

The Team

Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You’ll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities :

If this sounds like the role for you and you’re ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.

EEO Statement

Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies :

Osvaldo Gomez, Director EEO / Compliance, Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX

PO Box 667517

Houston TX, 77266

713 718.8271 or [email protected]

HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages diversity, innovation and creativity, and inclusion.

Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.