Executive Paralegal - General Counsel

Chelsea Search Group • Houston, TX

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About The Position

Under the supervision of the Chief Legal Officer, this position will provide support for all aspects of the Office of the General Counsel (OGC), including risk management and loss prevention, client intake, compliance and governance, and professional responsibility and ethics. The paralegal will operate as part of a team of attorneys and support staff to provide a high level of service to both internal and external clients.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in a professional environment which includes progressive responsibility in managing multiple and complex matters and demonstrated trustworthiness.
• Maintain confidentiality of client, firm and personnel information.
• Demonstrate integrity, discretion and trustworthiness.
• High level of proficiency with technology including iManage/Filesite, Microsoft Office Suite applications, Adobe Acrobat, Lexis/Nexis, Westlaw and other internet research tools.
• Demonstrate ability to learn new tasks, such as integrating generative AI ethically and responsibly, into certain portions of work.
• Ability to perform well under pressure.
• Respectful to other individuals working directly or indirectly with them.
• Reliable and dependable team player.
• Must be a good planner who is very detail-oriented and has the ability to organize and prioritize.
• Should be action- and results-oriented.
• Ability to handle numerous responsibilities simultaneously and adjust to changing priorities.
• Skilled at tailoring written and verbal communication to suit varied audiences and contexts, fostering clarity and mutual understanding.
• Work independently, taking initiative to move projects to conclusion.

Nice To Haves

• Four-year degree preferred.
• Knowledge of intellectual property or litigation practice areas and workflows preferred.
• Law firm experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organize, index and oversee maintenance of working, form, and final documents of the OGC.
• Initiate and maintain docketing and deadlines within Firm’s system and monitor calendars.
• Draft, with input from attorneys and internal and external research, project-related documents and incorporate feedback into same.
• Liaise with Firm attorneys and professional staff to further the projects and tasks of the OGC.
• Work with Firm’s Executive Risk (Insurance) Deputy General Counsel to prepare the Firm’s annual insurance applications and supporting materials, track, organize and maintain all related documents, and assist with research, review and coordination regarding other Executive Risk-related information.
• Work with Firm attorneys and professional staff involved in reviewing Clients’ proposed Outside Counsel Guidelines and related documents, and liaise with the relationship partners to track, summarize, organize and maintain such documents.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Executive