Paralegal

Responsibilities

• Researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, legal articles, recorded judicial decisions, constitutions, and legal codes.
• Investigates facts and law of matters to determine causes of action and to prepare cases accordingly.
• Prepares legal documents as directed by corporate counsel.
• Interacts with the Company’s management team regarding specific requests for legal advice and support.
• Establishes, monitors, and maintains case files.
• Documents communication with clients.
• Provides general clerical support as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and/or a Paralegal Certificate from an accredited school preferred.
• Certified or registered paralegal preferred.
• Four (4) years’ experience performing legal research and preparing legal documents for review, approval, and use by an attorney.

Skills

• Ability to effectively use law digests, law encyclopedias, statutes, and administrative regulations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters with discretion and tact.
• Ability to interact with staff in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Ability to efficiently handle multiple tasks simultaneously, with attention to detail.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and legal writing requirements.
• Skilled in researching, analyzing, and preparing legal documents.
• Strong interpersonal skills: trusted by others, keeps commitments, welcomes input, and relates openly and helpfully.
• Problem-solving: comes up with new ways to look at problems and processes.
• Adaptability: open to new methods, responds positively to changes in priorities, and resolves routine problems promptly.
• Communication: conveys facts clearly in written and spoken form, listens attentively, and shares viewpoints openly.
• Teamwork: proactively contributes to group objectives and volunteers to help others as needed.
• Professionalism: maintains composure in challenging situations and acts within the SCI Code of Conduct and Dignity Promise Standards.
• Works productively with minimal supervision and achieves work objectives in a timely manner.

Work Conditions

• Work indoors during all seasons and weather conditions.
• Comply with Corporate dress code policy.
• Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per day.
• Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently.
• Physical effort requiring manual dexterity, including paperwork, calculators, computers, and phone usage.
• Working beyond “standard” hours as the need arises.

Job Location: Houston, TX 77019