Senior Employment Paralegal

Job description

Our Global Support Center/ Corporate Office is in the Energy Corridor- off I10 and N Eldridge.

Address

1390 Enclave Pkwy, Houston, TX 77077 This is a hybrid position requiring an on-site presence 3 to 4 days per week. Please note that the number of days on-site can increase based on business needs.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Paralegal is responsible for managing the corporation’s service of process for all legal matters; preparing timely responses to legal notices and subpoenas; preparing, managing and tracking litigation hold notices; managing legal tracker database and reporting of outside counsel spend; maintaining deadlines for in-house legal counsel; preparing legal documents and correspondence; assisting with collection and production of relevant documents; assisting with responses to claims from government agencies; preparing correspondence to internal clients, outside counsel and opposing counsel; and other administrative duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage service of process for all legal matters and coordinate timely assignment of same Manage/prepare timely responses to legal notices and subpoenas
• Prepare, manage and track litigation hold notices
• Manage legal tracker database
• Prepare legal documents, agency responses and legal correspondence Other administrative matters QUALIFICATIONS: Education and / or Experience: BA/BS or Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies or equivalent field required. 5 or more years of experience in litigation and/or a corporate/business environment Professional Skills: Excellent communication and organizational skills, detail oriented, experience in record keeping and management, aptitude to work collaboratively and the ability to handle and efficiently manage multiple time-sensitive projects, problem-solve, meet aggressive deadlines and work with minimal supervision
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Data Management Systems A strong client service focus Sound legal drafting and editing skills
• Ability to build strong relationships, both internally and externally, to quickly gain the confidence and respect of others by providing practical, timely and reliable assistance Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: Paralegal certification Physical Demands: 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.

Working Conditions

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by colleagues within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of colleagues assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed above are representative of knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.