Paralegal

US Headquarters•Houston, TX

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paralegal/Legal Assistant will provide integral support to Park Lawn’s legal department and in-house attorneys on various legal matters, including contract management, corporate compliance, transactional, litigation, risk management and project management. The Paralegal/Legal Assistant will also serve as a key liaison to and provide support for Park Lawn’s business partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in paralegal studies or combination of equivalent education and paralegal experience required.
Minimum of three years of in-house experience in a similar role for a national or international company or with a law firm is preferred.
Valid state issued driver’s license in good standing and acceptable driving record.
Able to read, write and speak English fluently.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with a variety of personalities at all levels within the organization.
Must exercise sound judgment, high-level of integrity and dependability, and be willing to consult with or seek attorney review when necessary.
Proactive, self-starter who is able to plan, organize and complete work with minimal supervision.
Ability to meet daily deadlines and perform tasks in a timely manner.
Superior organizational skills, detail oriented and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to learn and become a subject matter expert in enterprise software.
Tactful and professional behavior when dealing with difficult issues or individuals.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual is a plus.
Paralegal Certificate preferred
Preferred registered notary in the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

Coordinates legal and administrative matters with internal stakeholders.
Coordinates paper and electronic document collections, reviews and approvals.
Coordinates contract management cycle.
Investigate facts, collect information and effectively summarize material as it pertains to legal matters.
Coordinates responses to subpoenas, discovery and other legal document requests.
Manages legal files and use of matter management tools.
Manages, maintains and updates library of templates and forms.
Assists with the drafting of correspondence and other documents as requested.
Analyzes and prepares standard reports as requested.
Performs general office and administrative tasks.
Other duties as assigned.