Paralegal Assistant

2 days ago


Houston, Texas, United States HCC Full time
Job Summary

This position provides legal support to the Assistant General Counsels, assisting with legal research, contract preparation and review, litigation management, and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have excellent research and analytical skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct legal research and summarize findings
  • Prepare, review, and organize legal correspondence
  • Prepare, proof, and assemble legal documents, including contracts and government filings
  • Interact with clients and external stakeholders regarding legal matters
  • Resolve issues and concerns in a professional and diplomatic manner
  • Organize and maintain department files and resources
  • Schedule meetings and appointments, and file documents with governmental entities
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required
  • Associate's degree with Paralegal/Legal Assistant Certification preferred
  • 8 years directly related experience may be considered in lieu of required degree
  • 5 years experience as a paralegal or legal assistant with paralegal duties required
Licensing and Certification
  • Valid Texas Driver License
Special Skills
  • MS Office Programs
  • Information Management Systems
Competencies
  • Delivering High Quality Work
  • Accepting Responsibility
  • Serving Customers
  • Supporting Organizational Goals
  • Driving Continuous Improvement
  • Acting with Integrity
  • Thinking Critically
  • Managing Change
  • Communicating Effectively
Working Conditions

This is a general office position that requires the ability to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations. The ideal candidate will be able to remain in a stationary position during shift, move items weighing up to 25 pounds, and position self to operate job equipment.

The Houston Community College (HCC) is an open-admission, public institution of higher education offering a high-quality, affordable education for academic advancement, workforce training, career development and lifelong learning. We're proud to say that 98 percent of our graduates step into a job in their field of study immediately upon graduation.

HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages diversity, innovation and creativity, and inclusion.


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