Paralegal

GHD; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

GHD in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Paralegal to manage the site access agreement lifecycle for a large client program. The role involves drafting, negotiating, and maintaining access agreements and supporting project managers with related tasks.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years of paralegal or admin experience, familiarity with real property documents, and proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook. Paralegal certification is preferred. This role is on-site and pays hourly.

Qualifications

• Two plus years' experience as paralegal or skilled administrative professional, preferably within a professional services environment.
• Experience with review and drafting of real property documents, specifically access agreements.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a time efficient manner and in certain instances prioritize as between competing tasks for multiple business clients.
• Develop and maintain working capability on company technology platforms.
• Existing working capability on frequently used computer software and programs, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
• Time-management and prioritization skills; ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Draft, modify, and negotiate access agreements with third party landowners to allow GHD's access to perform environmental services on or impacting such property.
• Maintain records and track all aspects of GHD's access agreements, including expiration, parties, subsequent amendments, insurance certificates, and any other effort needed to maintain access as required by the project.
• Provide support to project managers as required in relation to access agreements, including attending meetings and working directly with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Legal document drafting

Time-management

Prioritization

Multitasking

Stakeholder communication

Education

Paralegal certification

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Outlook

Job description

Job Description

At GHD, we don't just believe in the power of commitment, we live and breathe it every day. We are looking for a Paralegal. The primary functions of this role are to manage the site access agreement lifecycle across a portfolio of projects for a large client program.

That's why we pledge to support and empower all of our people to make a positive impact when working hand in hand with our business to drive change. We'll help you accelerate your career and empower you with the right technology and training as you bring ideas and projects to life. Together with your colleagues, clients and partners, you'll make an impact that is felt by all. See where your commitment could take you.

Primary Responsibilities

• With oversight from GHD and/or client legal counsel, draft, modify, and negotiate access agreements with third party landowners to allow GHD's access to perform environmental services on or impacting such property
• Maintain records and track all aspects of GHD's access agreements, including expiration, parties, subsequent amendments, insurance certificates, and any other effort needed to maintain access as required by the project.
• Provide support to project managers as required in relation to access agreements, including attending meetings and working directly with internal and external stakeholders.

Experience

• Two plus years' experience as paralegal or skilled administrative professional, preferably within a professional services environment. Paralegal certification preferred.
• Experience with review and drafting of real property documents, specifically access agreements.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a time efficient manner and in certain instances prioritize as between competing tasks for multiple business clients
• Develop and maintain working capability on company technology platforms
• Existing working capability on frequently used computer software and programs, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook
• Time-management and prioritization skills; ability to multitask

Salary: $24.71 - $41.18, varies based on experience and location.

We'll give you control over your career, empower you to find innovative solutions and help you create a lasting impact. See where your commitment could take you with GHD.

As a multicultural organization, we encourage individual achievement and recognize the strength of a diverse workforce. GHD is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, national origin, sex (including same sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, age, disability or handicap, citizenship status, service member status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.