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Legal Assistant
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