Paralegal Office of General Counsel

About the role

The position will be part of the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) team, providing comprehensive support across various functions including risk management, client intake, compliance, and professional responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Establish, refine, and maintain highly organized systems for document management, ensuring accurate indexing, accessibility, and up-to-date security levels.
• Design and implement streamlined processes to improve workflow efficiency and support scalable legal operations.
• Manage dockets and critical deadlines, proactively monitoring email and calendars to ensure timely completion of all obligations.
• Maintain agendas for meetings and track open action items.
• Draft and coordinate project-related documents using attorney input and legal research, incorporating feedback with precision and attention to detail.
• Serve as a central liaison between OGC, firm attorneys, and professional staff to drive alignment and advance key initiatives.
• Work with the Firm’s Executive Risk (Insurance) Deputy General Counsel to prepare the Firm’s annual insurance applications and supporting materials, track, organize, and maintain related documents, and assist with research, review, and coordination regarding other Executive Risk-related information.
• Conduct research, review materials, and assist in the coordination of Executive Risk and insurance-related matters.
• Collaborate with attorneys and stakeholders to review and update the Firm’s client Outside Counsel Guidelines; track, summarize, and maintain related documentation while ensuring alignment with firm standards.
• Independently manage multiple complex projects, driving them forward from initiation through completion with minimal oversight.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in a professional environment, including progressive responsibility in managing multiple and complex matters.
• Law firm experience preferred; familiarity with intellectual property or litigation workflows is a plus.
• Demonstrated expertise in building and optimizing organizational systems and operational processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with strong planning, prioritization, and time management skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated high level of discretion with confidential information; unwavering integrity and sound judgment.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging clearly and effectively across varied audiences.
• Advanced proficiency in legal and business technologies, including iManage/FileSite, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Lexis/Nexis, Westlaw, and other research tools.
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently while contributing as a reliable, collaborative team member.
• Skilled in updating PowerPoint slide decks and other documents, ensuring both visual appeal and substantive accuracy.
• Quick to learn and apply new technologies, including using generative AI responsibly to boost productivity.
• Work independently, taking initiative to move projects to conclusion.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of legal and business technologies, including iManage/FileSite, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Lexis/Nexis, Westlaw, and other research tools.
• Experience with legal research and document management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in legal and business technologies, including iManage/FileSite, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Lexis/Nexis, Westlaw, and other research tools.
• Experience with legal research and document management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.

Benefits

This is a full-time, regular position with a multi-faceted health benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. The firm also offers life insurance, short-term disability plans, retirement plans, and holidays and paid time off. The firm offers hybrid work schedules combining in-office work days with remote work days. The pay range for this position in Texas is $55.89 to $66.66 per hour and in Denver is $61.53 to $71.79 per hour.