Paralegal — Access & Real Property Agreements

GHD

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 34,000 - 57,000

Full time

14 days+

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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.