Senior Paralegal

Plains Midstream Canada (PMC); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Free Parking

Job summary

Plains, a leading transportation and midstream provider headquartered in Houston, seeks a seasoned paralegal or legal assistant to support attorneys in drafting and reviewing legal documents, conduct factual research, and manage legal projects. The role requires strong MS Office skills, excellent organization, and the ability to work with cross‑functional teams.

The position emphasizes independent work, initiative, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate (ABA accredited) preferred.
• 7+ years of paralegal or legal assistant experience.
• Broad paraprofessional generalist skill set with strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); Visio experience.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys in drafting, reviewing, and editing legal documents (contracts, agreements, business communications).
• Conduct factual research and gather information for transactions or regulatory matters.
• Project management for legal cases, litigation, and transactions.
• Legal file organization and use of electronic systems to input, store, retrieve, and report information.
• Prepare legal forms/templates/PowerPoint presentations.
• Provide support for International Trade Compliance Program.
• Compile litigation reports and binders as needed.
• Assist with departmental budget processes and legal fees.

Skills

Paralegal experience

MS Office

Organization

Communication

Education

Paralegal certificate / Bachelor's degree

Tools

Document management system

Visio

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 owned 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.

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

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 elevate 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

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Free Parking

Compliance and Background

Cleared criminal history (background) and satisfactory reference checks Compliance with the Company’s drug and alcohol policy including pre-employment D&A testing.

Eligibility / Work Authorization

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an 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].

Vision

At Plains, our vision is to become the premier crude oil and marketing company in the United States and Canada by providing the utmost in value-added services to our customers, and in doing so, delivering superior returns to our stakeholders.

Our people are analytical, connected, creative, entrepreneurial and passionate about everything they do. We rely on our Core Values and beliefs to inspire and guide our team. These values include:

• Safety and Environmental Stewardship: We conduct our business in a manner that is safe for our employees, business partners, communities and the environment.
• Ownership and Accountability: We take ownership of our actions and are accountable to each other and our stakeholders, including the communities where we live and work.
• Respect, Fairness, and Inclusion: We treat each other with respect and fairness, and are committed to an inclusive workplace.
• Ethics and Integrity: We do the right thing, obey the law and act with the highest levels of honesty, ethics and integrity.
• Teamwork: We foster a collaborative environment and work together to achieve our goals.
• Entrepreneurship and Innovation: We are a nimble team that develops and implements creative solutions that deliver value for our stakeholders and drive continuous improvement.

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