Paralegal

Overview

The Paralegal will assist and support the General Counsel, Senior Counsel, other attorneys, and other staff members in the Legal Department, with a primary focus on employment law and commercial litigation matters.

NOTE: This is an IN-OFFICE Mon - Fri opportunity only, located in Pearland in the SH 288 and Hwy 518 area.   

25 Days PTO

Medical * Dental * Vision

401k 100% Match up to 6%

The essential job functions include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare initial drafts of legal documents (e.g., pleadings, discovery requests and responses, pre-litigation demand letters, litigation hold letters, etc.) at the direction of commercial and employment attorneys.
• Assist attorneys in all areas of written discovery, including communication with other departments to gather information and collect responsive documents, video, and ESI.
• Research legal matters and gather evidence, as necessary, in support of pre-litigation issues, lawsuits, and administrative matters
• Assist attorneys in preparing litigation holds and preserving relevant evidence, such as emails, surveillance video, other communications and ESI
• Assist with pre-trial discovery issues and motion practice
• Assist with employment matters, including EEOC and Texas Workforce Commission charges, position statements, unemployment claims, wage claims, and responses to agency requests for information
• Assist with internal investigations
• Assist attorneys in the coordination and calendaring of legal matters and deadlines in multiple jurisdictions under applicable state and federal rules
• eFile legal pleadings and other documents with state and federal courts or government agencies
• File correspondence, pleadings, and other electronic documents into Legal Department databases
• Utilize software to obtain electronic signatures on documents
• Coordinate with outside law firms to onboard and facilitate e-billing
• Perform administrative duties, as required.Assist with contract administration activities, as needed
• Assist with the formation and dissolution of corporate entities at the direction of attorneys
• Maintain corporate governance documentation in Legal Department databases
• It is an essential function of this job for the employee to work in office/in the employee’s assigned work site. No remote work is available 
• Perform other duties as required and/or assigned
• Employee must be able to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

The position requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Must live, or be willing to relocate, within a 30-mile radius of the Pearland office

• A college degree is preferred

• A Paralegal Certificate is preferred; TBLS Board Certification (Civil Trial Law or Labor and Employment Law), NALA Certified Paralegal, or NFPA Registered Paralegal is a plus

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant litigation paralegal experience is required; 5 or more years is preferred

• Must have previous experience working in a corporate legal department or law firm

• Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat Pro is required

• Must have experience with eFileTexas and PACER/CM/ECF

• Working knowledge of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure

• Experience with TeamConnect or similar legal management/e-billing software is strongly preferred

• Experience with employment law matters, including EEOC and TWC charges, is strongly preferred

• Must have attention to detail, display critical thinking, reading comprehension and writing skills, take initiative, and be a team player

• Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion