Paralegal - Legal Services

Formosa Plastics•Point Comfort, TX

About The Position

The Paralegal assists attorneys with acquiring information needed to prepare for meetings, conduct legal research, and prepare and review legal documents, contracts, and reports. The role also supports departmental operations, including litigation management, legal billing review, document management, and the use of technology to improve efficiency. This position requires a solid understanding of the litigation process.

Requirements

A minimum of one (1) to five (5) years of related experience in a legal or corporate setting, preferably in a petrochemical environment, depending on education. Paralegal certification is preferred; candidates without certification must obtain paralegal certification within one year of hire.
Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Ability to multi-task and to meet deadlines
Self-motivated, curious and eager to learn.
Willingness to take over areas of responsibilities.
Comfort and strong aptitude for learning and utilizing new technology
High School diploma or equivalent plus a minimum of five (5) years of related experience required; or Associate’s degree with three (3) years of related experience; or Bachelor’s degree with one (1) year of related experience preferred.
If do not already hold a paralegal certificate, must be willing to obtain paralegal certification (requiring completion of paralegal courses and passing of paralegal tests, through an accredited outside university or other appropriate institute of higher education) required to be completed within one year of start date (which likely will involve virtual or in-person class attendance outside of normal business hours for many hours per week over a course of several consecutive months).
Will require training in Company Policies and Procedures after hire.
Current employees must meet all technical and safety training requirements for current position, as specified in the Master Training Plan.
Must participate in the following subject training and pass required certifications.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certification is preferred

Responsibilities

Legal Risk Identification, Confidentiality, & Compliance: Proactively identify issues, legal risks, and potential liabilities. Take steps to help ensure that all department matters are dealt with in a timely and organized manner. Keep confidential matters confidential.
Legal Financial Administration & Reporting: Process the payment of certain legal bills as needed. Analyze legal expenses and prepare associated spreadsheets and reports.
Litigation, Legal Documents, Contracts & Correspondence: Assist attorneys with litigation management, including drafting correspondence, organizing and preparing responses to discovery requests, and coordinating depositions of company personnel. Draft certain contracts and correspondence and prepare reports and presentations as needed. Proofread and check legal forms and documents for clerical accuracy and, under the direction of in-house counsel, check for other basic issues on an as-needed basis.
Documentation & Records Management: Assist attorneys in legal researching and drafting, including contracts and confidentiality agreements. Maintain departmental document control, including matter management, department Intranet page, original documents, and approvals.
Legal Department Operations & Support: Provide miscellaneous administrative support to attorneys. Organize office procedures relating to other support staff. Conduct technical training of others in the department and legal-related training for other departments.
THM: Promote cleanliness and order through the implementation of the Total House Keeping Maintenance program. Emphasize Nothing Touch Ground program and No Visual Pollution program. Maintain the plant in like new condition.