Paralegal - Office of General Counsel

1 week ago


Houston, Texas, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Paralegal to join our team at InsideHigherEd. The successful candidate will provide administrative support to our legal team, utilizing their expertise and organizational skills to prepare and maintain legal documents, file motions, and conduct legal research.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for the Office of General Counsel, responding to routine and complex inquiries regarding department activities and operations.
  • Assist with the coordination and tracking of pending assignments within our legal management system, as well as scheduling appointments and managing correspondence.
  • Support attorneys with contract review, pending litigation, and open record requests.
  • Coordinate meetings, luncheons, seminars, conferences, and travel plans, preparing travel and expense documentation, meeting agendas, and distributing meeting minutes as required.
  • Perform legal research and prepare outgoing mail, correspondence, and communication, including emails and faxes.
Requirements
  • Some college or Associate Degree (A.A.) and/or vocational or technical school and/or specialized training or certification required.
  • Completion of Legal Secretary, Paralegal Training, or Bachelor's degree preferred.
  • One or more of the following preferred: Legal Secretary or Paralegal Certification and/or Microsoft Office Suite Certification.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Knowledge of federal, state, local, and county laws, policies, procedures, and practices.
  • Specialized practices, equipment, and procedures.
  • Blackboard, WESTLAW, LEXIS/NEXIS, and HEIN Online or similar.
  • Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
Working Conditions
  • Prolonged standing and/or walking.
  • Handling light weight objects.
  • Using or carrying equipment.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of InsideHigherEd to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions, or employment policies.



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