Legal Assistant

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Provides technical and administrative support to the legal department which involves researching the law, investigating facts, and preparing legal documents. Carries out work of a routine nature, work is reviewed and evaluated by others.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 

• 100% Legal Support

• Researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, legal articles, recorded judicial decisions, constitutions and legal codes.
• Investigates facts and law of matter to determine causes of action and to prepare case accordingly.
• Prepares legal documents as directed by corporate counsel.
• Interacts with the Company’s management team regarding specific requests for legal advice and support.
• Establishes, monitors, and maintains case files. Documents communication with clients.
• Provides general clerical support as needed.
• This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the essential functions or duties related to this job

• MINIMUM Requirements

  Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and/or a Paralegal Certificate from an accredited school preferred

• Certification/License

• Certified or registered paralegal preferred.

• Experience

• Required
• Four (4) years’ experience performing legal research and preparing legal documents for review, approval, and use by an attorney preferred

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively use law digests, law encyclopedias, statutes, and administrative regulations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handling sensitive matters with discretion and tact.
• Ability to interact with staff in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Ability to efficiently handle multiple tasks simultaneously, with attention to detail.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Knowledge of legal terminology and legal writing requirements.
• Skilled in researching, analyzing, and preparing legal documents.
• Is trusted by others; keeps commitments to others 
• Comes up with new ways to look at problems and processes in their work. Is open to new and different ways to accomplish work 
• Works productively with minimal supervision; achieves work objectives in a timely manner
• Works to resolve routine problems promptly and effectively
• Responds positively and productively to new initiatives or changes in priorities
• Conveys facts and information clearly in written and spoken communications 
• Shares viewpoints and information openly and listens attentively to others’ ideas and suggestions
• Communicates in a timely and effective manner with manager
• Welcomes ideas and input from others. Proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others as needed
• Relates to others in open and helpful manner; Consistently treat others with respect  
• Maintains composure in challenging situations
• Acts within and upholds the SCI Code of Conduct and Dignity Promise Standards and demonstrates corporate values

• Work CONDITIONS

  Work Environment
• Work indoors during all seasons and weather conditions
• Comply with Corporate dress code policy
• Work Postures
• Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per day
• Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently
• Physical Demands
• Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage
• Work Hours
• Working beyond “standard” hours as the need arises

Postal Code: 77019

Category (Portal Searching): Legal

Job Location: US-TX - Houston