Our client, a growing law firm in Sugar Land is looking to hire an experienced Paralegal to join their team. The Legal Assistant/Paralegal position supports the attorneys by drafting, reviewing and revising documents, assembling and organizing information, e-filing, and providing administrative oversight for a wide range of matters for the Firm’s water district and other land development clients.
Duties and Responsibilities
Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

• Board meeting preparation, attendance, and follow-up to include preparation and posting of agendas, meeting documents and meeting minutes, and post-meeting follow-up
• Construction contract review and administration, including bond and insurance review, contract progress tracking and close out
• Preparation of documents related to the issuance of public securities (bonds)
• Real estate conveyances related to public infrastructure projects
• Federal and State regulatory compliance administration and tracking

Required Qualifications

• College Degree
• Working knowledge of Adobe, Microsoft Office Suite – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Teams
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good time management and tracking skills
• Ability to work independently
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Must take initiative
• Ethical/confidential (must sign confidentiality agreement)

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years legal assistant experience working with a large firm
• 3 years’ experience with digital file management systems such as NetDocuments
• 3 years legal assistant experience working with Texas water districts
• Working knowledge of web-based file sharing systems including DropBox, OneDrive and SharePoint
• Experience with billing software such as Clio, ProLaw, LeanLaw or Bill4Time
• Research experience in WestLaw, LexisNexis or similar software