Paralegal II

Nabors•Houston, TX

About The Position

Nabors is seeking a Paralegal II to support attorneys by resolving routine legal issues and conducting legal research and analysis. This role is responsible for preparing legal documents and relies on experience and sound judgment to plan and accomplish objectives. The Paralegal II may also lead and direct the work of others.

Requirements

Paralegal Certificate from an ABA accredited institution or program required.
At least 2-4 years of law firm or corporate legal department experience.
Experience in corporate secretary functions, document/contract drafting, and in closing transactions, including acquisitions and divestitures.
Knowledge of the principles and procedures of legal research, including use of Westlaw and Lexis online services.
Demonstrated ability to multi-task and manage several projects at once.
Strong computer skills, particularly with Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to gather and organize legal evidence
Knowledge of legal contract, agreement and settlement procedures and documentation.
Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
Expert knowledge of hCue entity management software
Understanding of, and ability to handle, interaction of multiple, sometimes competing corporate governance demands in a large multinational entity.
Extremely strong organization skills and attention to detail.
Demonstrate punctuality, time management, organization, planning and coordination skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
Ability to quickly learn corporate governance requirements in multiple domestic and foreign jurisdictions.
Must be able to work well under pressure and handle rapidly changing deadlines.

Nice To Haves

SEC regulatory experience desirable, including experience with EDGAR and preparation and filing of '33 Act and '34 Act disclosures.

Responsibilities

Independent preparation of standard contracts and legal forms for review of attorneys.
Draft corporate board resolutions and meeting minutes.
Become fully immersed in legal structure of parent company and all subsidiaries.
Accurate maintenance of reports and records related to corporate compliance issues and the corporate minute books, including annual and special meetings and consents, entity formation and renewal documentation, qualifications to do business, dissolutions, certifications and company ownership.
Prepare and maintain corporate minute books, transaction files and general corporate housekeeping
Maintain electronic profiles databases and records containing corporate information for over 100 legal entities (foreign and domestic) to ensure information is current and accurate.
Prepare governmental filings by specified deadlines in connection with governance activities.
As needed, provide assistance to Corporate Secretary or General Counsel in connection with all preparation, signature and filing of board, shareholder, and committee consents, agendas, meetings and minutes.
Create and maintain files in coordination with department file clerk.
In accordance with the ABA Rules of Professional Conduct, Paralegal perform certain legal tasks that would otherwise be performed by an attorney.
Identify resources needed to support legal and business projects and obtain them in accordance with company policies and procedures
Initiate, manage, and complete various legal and business projects.
Assume organizational responsibility for various projects and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
Ensure the smooth flow of information to and from the Law Department
Maintain positive relations for the Law Department within the Company and its affiliates, associates, outside attorneys, business partners, customers, and vendors.
Provide word processing and administrative support as requested.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Provide public notary services for department purposes
Perform legal research as needed.