ACC San Diego - Association of Corporate Counsel
Paralegal
ACC San Diego - Association of Corporate Counsel, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Paralegal – Wellbore Integrity Solutions (WIS)
Location: Houston, TX
Job Overview We are seeking a highly skilled, self‑motivated, detail‑oriented generalist Paralegal to provide essential support to our legal team and assist with various legal tasks to ensure the smooth operation of our legal department. The ideal candidate will possess familiarity with contracts & agreements, legal documentation, litigation processes, legal procedures, and other legal processes, along with strong organizational and communication skills. Some familiarity in intellectual property docketing platforms and entity management is a plus.
Primary Responsibilities
General Administration—redlining, filing, uploading, and managing legal documents and correspondence; assist in preparing and facilitating execution of form agreements, cover letters, and other documents.
Department Vendor Management—oversee vendor onboarding, invoice processing, coding, and tracking.
Entity Management—assist in reporting obligations of all subsidiaries, preparing related form documents, reviewing and indexing company minutes, and coordinating annual meetings.
IP Docketing—update the intellectual property docketing database to ensure accurate, up‑to‑date data.
Litigation Support—record and track SOPs, legal holds, and update the litigation table.
Maintain Legal Platforms—maintain legal databases and electronic filing systems, compile and produce monthly deadline‑tracking reports.
Process Optimization—use advanced technology to streamline, automate, and enhance operational efficiency; assist in creating Powerforms and Webforms using DocuSign.
Project Support—provide specified project support including due diligence, KYC requests, and drafting ancillary corporate documents for counsel review.
Legal Research—perform research, assist personnel with information from legal files, and support auditors, outside counsel, and others.
Minimum Qualifications
At least 5–7 years of experience as a paralegal or in a similar legal assistant or legal operations role within a law firm or corporate legal department.
Preferred Qualifications
Paralegal certification and/or bachelor’s or associate degree.
Experience using entity management, IP docketing, and CLM software such as Athennian, Equinox Corporate, and Luminance.
Required Skills And Competencies
Strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation practices.
Proficiency with legal research tools such as Practical Law.
Excellent research, writing, presentation, and communication skills.
High proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Copilot, DocuSign (Powerforms and Webforms), legal platforms, and AI tools.
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, take initiative, solve problems, and handle confidential information.
Salary & Benefits WIS offers a competitive salary that rewards education and experience and rewards continued growth and development. Benefits include health insurance, vacation pay based on relevant experience, sick pay, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match, on‑site gym and locker rooms, free parking, and additional key benefits.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity We believe diversity is critical to our mission and value an inclusive culture. WIS strongly encourages applications from people with lived experiences related to our programs and applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals. WIS is an equal‑opportunity employer; we do not discriminate in employment based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, gender or gender identity, age, or sexual orientation.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Legal
Industries: Legal Services
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Job Overview We are seeking a highly skilled, self‑motivated, detail‑oriented generalist Paralegal to provide essential support to our legal team and assist with various legal tasks to ensure the smooth operation of our legal department. The ideal candidate will possess familiarity with contracts & agreements, legal documentation, litigation processes, legal procedures, and other legal processes, along with strong organizational and communication skills. Some familiarity in intellectual property docketing platforms and entity management is a plus.
Primary Responsibilities
General Administration—redlining, filing, uploading, and managing legal documents and correspondence; assist in preparing and facilitating execution of form agreements, cover letters, and other documents.
Department Vendor Management—oversee vendor onboarding, invoice processing, coding, and tracking.
Entity Management—assist in reporting obligations of all subsidiaries, preparing related form documents, reviewing and indexing company minutes, and coordinating annual meetings.
IP Docketing—update the intellectual property docketing database to ensure accurate, up‑to‑date data.
Litigation Support—record and track SOPs, legal holds, and update the litigation table.
Maintain Legal Platforms—maintain legal databases and electronic filing systems, compile and produce monthly deadline‑tracking reports.
Process Optimization—use advanced technology to streamline, automate, and enhance operational efficiency; assist in creating Powerforms and Webforms using DocuSign.
Project Support—provide specified project support including due diligence, KYC requests, and drafting ancillary corporate documents for counsel review.
Legal Research—perform research, assist personnel with information from legal files, and support auditors, outside counsel, and others.
Minimum Qualifications
At least 5–7 years of experience as a paralegal or in a similar legal assistant or legal operations role within a law firm or corporate legal department.
Preferred Qualifications
Paralegal certification and/or bachelor’s or associate degree.
Experience using entity management, IP docketing, and CLM software such as Athennian, Equinox Corporate, and Luminance.
Required Skills And Competencies
Strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation practices.
Proficiency with legal research tools such as Practical Law.
Excellent research, writing, presentation, and communication skills.
High proficiency with technology, including Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Copilot, DocuSign (Powerforms and Webforms), legal platforms, and AI tools.
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks with deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, take initiative, solve problems, and handle confidential information.
Salary & Benefits WIS offers a competitive salary that rewards education and experience and rewards continued growth and development. Benefits include health insurance, vacation pay based on relevant experience, sick pay, paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with a 4% employer match, on‑site gym and locker rooms, free parking, and additional key benefits.
Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity We believe diversity is critical to our mission and value an inclusive culture. WIS strongly encourages applications from people with lived experiences related to our programs and applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals. WIS is an equal‑opportunity employer; we do not discriminate in employment based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, gender or gender identity, age, or sexual orientation.
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Legal
Industries: Legal Services
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