Position Description

Provide paralegal and administrative support for in-house Land and Right-of-Way legal group comprised of four attorneys  

 

Provide legal support for Land and Right-of-Way matters, which includes:

Support of Company’s Land and Right-of-Way teams, including new internal matter intakeCoordination with outside counsel, third-party experts, and internal departments (e.g., Legal Invoicing and Accounting)

 

 Assist with case management for Land and Right-of-Way matters

Open and manage legal mattersDraft and manage litigation record holdsAssist in preparation of budgets, accruals, and forecastsProvide legal research via Lexis+Finalize and court-file basic answers and records via eFileTexas.govManage and review document requestsPrepare, organize, and file documents and correspondenceSpecial group and departmental projects, as assigned

Position Requirements

Excellent communication skills, as well as proven organizational and interpersonal skills

Good judgment and analytical skills, with the ability and initiative to problem solve and troubleshoot

Ability to set priorities, successfully track and complete tasks, multi-task, meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality

Ability to work within cross-functional teams, take direction from multiple supervisors, attend to details, adhere to established work schedule and follow work rules

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Edge and PowerPoint; the position requires extensive use of Excel

Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro, Lexis+ and Google Earth

  

Education/Training Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent required, college degree preferred

Formal training in a paralegal certificate program or law firm experience highly desirable

Minimum of three years of direct experience as a legal assistant/paralegal working with Land and Right-of-Way matters; familiarity with pipeline encroachment matters preferred

 

Preferred Experience, Skills and Knowledge (above the minimum requirements; not required, but advantageous in this position)

Pipeline or Energy Industry Experience

Notary Public

Experience with legal tools, including document review platforms

Position Level to be determined based on the skills and qualifications of the selected candidate

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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