Paralegal

Sysco Corp.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Sysco Corp. in Houston is seeking a Paralegal, Employment & Transactions to support Employment Law and Transactions teams in the Legal & Compliance Department. You will manage a contract review inbox, coordinate assignments, and assist attorneys with employment claim responses.

The role requires an associate degree, 3+ years of legal experience, and preferred paralegal certification. You will liaise with stakeholders, prepare legal documents, track matters in Legal Tracker, and handle litigation

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage contract inbox and coordinate assignment of matters.
• Daily compile and track employment and transactional data.
• Prepare legal documents and communications for matters.
• Prepare and track litigation hold notices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Record keeping

Time management

Independent work

Education

Associates degree

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.