SEO Friendly Job Title: Senior Paralegal at a Leading Energy Company in Houston, Texas
H1: Senior Paralegal - Essential Functions and Requirements at Energy Company in Houston, Texas
H2: Essential Functions and Requirements for Senior Paralegal at Energy Company in Houston, Texas
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- Essential Functions and Responsibilities for Senior Paralegal at Leading Energy Company
- Manage Legal Matters and Outside Counsel Performance for Litigation
- Track and Update Legal Matters and Budget Information
- Liaise with IT for Preservation and Collection of Information for Litigation
- Manage Discovery and Document Requests for Outside Counsel
- Perform Initial Investigations and Due Diligence for Project Teams
- Coordinate with Various Departments for Contractor Qualifications
- 8+ Years of Paralegal Experience Required, Certification Preferred
- Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
- Flexibility to Work Overtime and Travel as Required
- Equal Opportunity Employer with Accommodations for Disabilities
The Senior Paralegal position at a leading energy company in Houston, Texas offers a challenging and exciting opportunity for an experienced paralegal. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and making reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. The successful candidate will have at least 8 years of paralegal experience, preferably in a law firm or company providing engineering, regulatory permitting, and/or construction services. A paralegal certification is required, and a degree is preferred. The candidate should also have strong written and verbal communication skills, excellent organizational and time management skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
Essential Functions and Requirements:
The Senior Paralegal will be responsible for managing various legal matters and outside counsel performance. This includes tracking and updating litigation matters and budget information, as well as assisting with contract management and regulatory functions for the company's midstream business. The successful candidate will also be responsible for managing the legal matter management system, acknowledging and tracking service of process, and preparing responses and objections to subpoenas.
In addition, the Senior Paralegal will liaise with the IT department for the preservation and collection of information for anticipated litigation, manage custodian interviews for document collection, and oversee the discovery/document requests made by outside counsel. They will also assist attorneys in the legal department, review internal documents, and manage eDiscovery software for document collection and production.
Other essential duties include managing the hold process for litigation, proofreading and editing legal documents, and preparing engagement letters for outside counsel. The Senior Paralegal will also perform initial investigations, interviews, and due diligence with project teams, attend meetings and legal proceedings when necessary, and perform contractor pre-qualifications by requesting financials and project resumes.
The successful candidate must have 8+ years of paralegal experience, preferably in a law firm or publicly traded company. They must also have a paralegal certification, with a degree being preferred. The Senior Paralegal should also be proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, as well as various legal-related sites. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, along with excellent organizational, project, and time management skills. The candidate must also be flexible to work overtime and travel as required.
Working Conditions:
The Senior Paralegal will primarily work in a normal office environment, with occasional overnight travel and visits to industrial/manufacturing settings. They may be exposed to various materials and chemicals, extreme temperature conditions, and loud machinery, and may require appropriate personal protective equipment. The candidate must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time and be able to work overtime as needed.
This is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against qualified applicants on the basis of any actual or perceived legally protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law. The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.
Disclaimer:
The statements listed in this job posting are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this role. The nature and frequency of the working conditions and requirements may vary depending on individual operational circumstances. The company reserves the right to change or modify the job duties and responsibilities as needed.
