Paralegal

Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. **Legal Assistant** ------------------- **JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**  * **100% Legal Support** * Researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, legal articles, recorded judicial decisions, constitutions and legal codes. * Investigates facts and law of matter to determine causes of action and to prepare case accordingly. * Prepares legal documents as directed by corporate counsel. * Interacts with the Company’s management team regarding specific requests for legal advice and support. * Establishes, monitors, and maintains case files. Documents communication with clients. * Provides general clerical support as needed. * This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the essential functions or duties related to this job * **MINIMUM Requirements** **Education** * High school diploma or equivalent required. * A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and/or a Paralegal Certificate from an accredited school preferred * **Certification/License** * Certified or registered paralegal preferred. * **Experience** * Required * Four (4) years’ experience performing legal research and preparing legal documents for review, approval, and use by an attorney preferred * **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** * Ability to effectively use law digests, law encyclopedias, statutes, and administrative regulations. * Ability to maintain confidentiality and handling sensitive matters with discretion and tact. * Ability to interact with staff in a courteous and efficient manner. * Ability to efficiently handle multiple tasks simultaneously, with attention to detail. * Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. * Knowledge of legal terminology and legal writing requirements. * Skilled in researching, analyzing, and preparing legal documents. * Is trusted by others; keeps commitments to others  * Comes up with new ways to look at problems and processes in their work. Is open to new and different ways to accomplish work  * Works productively with minimal supervision; achieves work objectives in a timely manner * Works to resolve routine problems promptly and effectively * Responds positively and productively to new initiatives or changes in priorities * Conveys facts and information clearly in written and spoken communications  * Shares viewpoints and information openly and listens attentively to others’ ideas and suggestions * Communicates in a timely _and_ effective manner with manager * Welcomes ideas and input from others. Proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others as needed * Relates to others in open and helpful manner; Consistently treat others with respect   * Maintains composure in challenging situations * Acts within and upholds the SCI Code of Conduct and Dignity Promise Standards and demonstrates corporate values * **Work CONDITIONS** Work Environment ---------------- * Work indoors during all seasons and weather conditions * Comply with Corporate dress code policy * Work Postures ------------- * Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per day * Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently * Physical Demands ---------------- * Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage * Work Hours ---------- * Working beyond “standard” hours as the need arises Postal Code: 77019 Category (Portal Searching): Legal Job Location: US-TX - Houston