HOUSTON, TX, 77007, USA
3 days ago
Paralegal/Sr. Paralegal
Paralegal/Sr. Paralegal Job ID #: 29912 Location: TX-HOUSTON Functional Area: Legal Position Type: Full Time Experience Required: 3 - 5 Years Relocation Provided: No Education Required: High School Diploma RC/Department: 0031 -LEGAL :KMGP Position Description Provide paralegal and administrative support for in-house Land and Right-of-Way legal group comprised of four attorneys Provide legal support for Land and Right-of-Way matters, which includes: + Support of Company’s Land and Right-of-Way teams, including new internal matter intake + Coordination with outside counsel, third-party experts, and internal departments (e.g., Legal Invoicing and Accounting) Assist with case management for Land and Right-of-Way matters + Open and manage legal matters + Draft and manage litigation record holds + Assist in preparation of budgets, accruals, and forecasts + Provide legal research via Lexis+ + Finalize and court-file basic answers and records via eFileTexas.gov + Manage and review document requests + Prepare, organize, and file documents and correspondence + Special group and departmental projects, as assigned Position Requirements Excellent communication skills, as well as proven organizational and interpersonal skills Good judgment and analytical skills, with the ability and initiative to problem solve and troubleshoot Ability to set priorities, successfully track and complete tasks, multi-task, meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality Ability to work within cross-functional teams, take direction from multiple supervisors, attend to details, adhere to established work schedule and follow work rules Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Edge and PowerPoint; the position requires extensive use of Excel Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro, Lexis+ and Google Earth Education/Training Requirements : High school diploma or equivalent required, college degree preferred Formal training in a paralegal certificate program or law firm experience highly desirable Minimum of three years of direct experience as a legal assistant/paralegal working with Land and Right-of-Way matters; familiarity with pipeline encroachment matters preferred Preferred Experience, Skills and Knowledge (above the minimum requirements; not required, but advantageous in this position) Pipeline or Energy Industry Experience Notary Public Experience with legal tools, including document review platforms Position Level to be determined based on the skills and qualifications of the selected candidate EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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