Houston-Based Senior Paralegal: Legal Ops & Compliance

Plains Marketing; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Free Parking

Job summary

Plains Marketing, based in Houston, TX, seeks an experienced paralegal/legal assistant to support attorneys in drafting, reviewing, and editing contracts, and to conduct factual research for transactions and regulatory matters.

The role involves project management for legal cases, document management, and preparation of templates and presentations. Strong MS Office, organizational skills, and initiative are required, with benefits including PTO and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred) and/or Paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited school.
• Minimum 7 years of Paralegal Experience or legal assistant
• Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); Visio experience
• Experience with a document management system
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to handle multiple time-sensitive matters and prioritize needs
• Excellent communication and ability to work in a team setting
• Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects with limited supervision

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in drafting, reviewing, and editing legal documents (contracts, agreements, business communications)
• Conduct factual research and gather information for transactions, litigation, and regulatory matters
• Project management for legal cases, litigation, transactions
• Legal file organization and management, including electronic systems
• Prepare legal forms/templates/PowerPoint presentations
• Provide support for International Trade Compliance Program
• Compile periodic litigation reports
• Assemble binders and materials for meetings
• Assist with departmental budget process and legal fees
• Demonstrate sound judgment and initiate work independently

Skills

Paralegal experience

Time management

Organization

Multitasking

Communication skills

Initiative

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal certificate

Tools

MS Office

Visio

Document management system

Job description

Plains Marketing, based in Houston, TX, seeks an experienced paralegal/legal assistant to support attorneys in drafting, reviewing, and editing contracts, and to conduct factual research for transactions and regulatory matters.

The role involves project management for legal cases, document management, and preparation of templates and presentations. Strong MS Office, organizational skills, and initiative are required, with benefits including PTO and competitive compensation.