Paralegal

SCI Shared Resources • Houston, TX

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides technical and administrative support to the legal department by researching law, investigating facts, and preparing legal documents. The work is routine in nature and is reviewed and evaluated by others. Interacts with the Company’s management team regarding requests for legal advice and support, maintains case files, documents client communications, and provides clerical support as needed. The listed responsibilities are not an all-inclusive statement of the essential functions or duties of the job.

The position works indoors during all seasons and weather conditions and requires compliance with the corporate dress code. Work involves sitting continuously for many hours, up to six hours per day, and frequently climbing stairs to access buildings. Manual dexterity is required for paperwork and use of calculators, computers, and phones. Work beyond standard hours may be needed as circumstances arise.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to effectively use law digests, law encyclopedias, statutes, and administrative regulations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters with discretion and tact.
• Ability to interact with staff in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and with attention to detail.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and legal writing requirements.
• Skill in researching, analyzing, and preparing legal documents.
• Demonstrates reliability, discretion, adaptability, effective communication, collaboration, respect for others, composure in challenging situations, and ability to work productively with minimal supervision.
• Acts within and upholds the SCI Code of Conduct and Dignity Promise Standards and demonstrates corporate values.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and/or a Paralegal Certificate from an accredited school.
• Certified or registered paralegal.
• Four years of experience performing legal research and preparing legal documents for attorney review, approval, and use.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze statutes, legal articles, recorded judicial decisions, constitutions, legal codes, and other sources of law.
• Investigate the facts and law related to matters to determine causes of action and prepare cases.
• Prepare legal documents as directed by corporate counsel.
• Interact with the Company’s management team regarding specific requests for legal advice and support.
• Establish, monitor, and maintain case files.
• Document communications with clients.
• Provide general clerical support as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED