Senior Paralegal

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

Job Type: Regular

Plains is an industry-leading transportation and midstream provider specializing in transportation, storage, processing and marketing solutions for crude oil. We own an extensive network of pipeline transportation, terminalling, storage and gathering assets in key oil producing basins and transportation corridors and at major market hubs in the United States and Canada. The company is headquartered in Houston, Texas.

We’re on the lookout for passionate self‑starters who thrive in fast‑moving, collaborative, and innovative environments.

Job Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in drafting, reviewing, and editing legal documents (contracts, agreements, business communications)
• Conduct factual research (exercise judgment and communicate with other departments to gather information and documents that may be relevant to a transaction or controversy, or that may be required to respond to litigation and regulatory investigations, monitor third-party lawsuits and regulatory matters as may be requested, respond to queries and investigations, prepare summary reports)
• Project management for legal cases, litigation, transactions
• Legal file organization and management, including use of electronic systems to input, store, retrieve, and report relevant information
• Prepare legal forms/templates/PowerPoint presentations
• Provide support for International Trade Compliance Program
• Compile periodic litigation reports
• Compile binders, and other physical files and meeting materials upon request
• Assisting with departmental budget process and processing of legal fees
• Consistently demonstrate sound judgment to evaluate needs, take initiative, and work independently, while recognizing when it is appropriate to escape an issue or to seek input from an attorney or business representative

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) and/or Paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited school
• Minimum 7 years of Paralegal Experience or legal assistant
• Broad paraprofessional generalist skill set, has demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills
• Advanced skills in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook); exposure to Visio
• Experience with a document management system
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Must be able to handle multiple time-sensitive matters and prioritize needs
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work constructively and effectively in a group or team setting
• Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects and see through to completion with limited supervision #Plains

The selected candidate will be eligible for company benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), and Free Parking.

• Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks
• Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing.
• This position is not eligible for employment-based visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for the duration of their employment

At Plains, our employees are our most valuable asset. Hard work is rewarded with competitive compensation and a top-tier benefits program designed to keep our employees safe, healthy and happy. We work hard to deliver the best results to our stakeholders, and we also respect our employees' need for personal and family time, which is reflected in our benefits program.

We are proud to bean Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting [e-mail].

Salary details estimated by job boards such as Indeed, Glassdoor, and LinkedIn do not represent Plains’ compensation structure. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.