Paralegal

US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Corp. in Houston is seeking a Paralegal within the Employment & Transactions group. The role supports Employment Law and Transactions, handling contract intake, data tracking, and coordination of assignments with internal stakeholders and outside counsel.

The position requires an associate degree (paralegal certification preferred) and 3+ years of legal experience, with a hybrid on-site schedule 3–4 days per week, subject to business needs.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required.
• 3+ years of legal experience.
• Paralegal certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages the corporation’s contracts inbox and coordinates timely assignment and completion of assigned matters
• Daily compiling and tracking of employment and transactional data including reporting in the legal tracker
• Prepares legal documents and communications as needed for employment matters and transactional matters
• Prepares, submits and tracks litigation hold notices for employment and transactional matters
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Record keeping

Collaboration

Time management

Education

Associate degree

Paralegal certification

Job description

Our Global Support Center/ Corporate Office is in the Energy Corridor- off I10 and N Eldridge.

Address: 1390 Enclave Pkwy, Houston, TX 77077

This is a hybrid position requiring an on-site presence 3 to 4 days per week.

Please note that the number of days on-site can increase based on business needs.

JOB SUMMARY

The Paralegal, Employment & Transactions supports the Employment Law and Transactions sub-functions of the Legal & Compliance Department. The position manages the administration of a dedicated contract review request inbox, including intake and coordination of assignment and timely response to contractual matters.The position is responsible for assisting the Employment attorneys with responses to employment claims. The position liaises with internal business stakeholders and outside counsel; completes compilation and tracking of transactional and employment matter data; maintains necessary matter information in Legal Tracker; prepares, submits and tracks litigation hold notices; prepares other legal documents and business communications as needed; and other duties as assigned.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manages the corporation’s contracts inbox and coordinates timely assignment and completion of assigned matters
• Daily compiling and tracking of employment and transactional data including reporting in the legal tracker
• Prepares legal documents and communications as needed for employment matters and transactional matters
• Prepares, submits and tracks litigation hold notices for employment and transactional matters
• Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience

• Associates degree required
• 3+ years of legal experience
• Paralegal certification preferred

Skills

Excellent communication and organizational skills, responsive, detail-oriented, experience in record keeping and management, aptitude to work collaboratively and the ability to handle and efficiently manage multiple time-sensitive projects, meet aggressive deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.