Senior Paralegal & Document Specialist

Space Center Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Space Center Houston is seeking a paralegal/legal assistant to provide comprehensive support to the general counsel across all phases of legal matters. You will prepare, format, and organize documents for review, assist with depositions and hearings, and help maintain case files and confidential information.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a paralegal or related field, strong writing and research skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or related field is required.
• Proven ability to perform legal research using standard databases.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Experience handling confidential information and maintaining discretion.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and substantive support to general counsel throughout all phases of assigned legal matters.
• Prepare, format, proofread, organize, and maintain legal documents for attorney review.
• Assist with deposition, hearing, and meeting preparation.
• File legal documents with courts and agencies according to procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking ability

Research and analytical skills

Discretion and confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, legal studies, business administration, or a related field

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Microsoft Word

Electronic filing systems

Job description

Space Center Houston is seeking a paralegal/legal assistant to provide comprehensive support to the general counsel across all phases of legal matters. You will prepare, format, and organize documents for review, assist with depositions and hearings, and help maintain case files and confidential information.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a paralegal or related field, strong writing and research skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.