Overview
The Paralegal will assist and support the General Counsel, Senior Counsel, other attorneys, and other staff members in the Legal Department, with a primary focus on employment law and commercial litigation matters.
NOTE: This is an IN-OFFICE Mon - Fri opportunity only, located in Pearland in the SH 288 and Hwy 518 area.
25 Days PTO
Medical Dental Vision
401k 100% Match up to 6%
The essential job functions include, but are not limited to:
- Prepare initial drafts of legal documents (e.g., pleadings, discovery requests and responses, pre-litigation demand letters, litigation hold letters, etc.) at the direction of commercial and employment attorneys.
- Assist attorneys in all areas of written discovery, including communication with other departments to gather information and collect responsive documents, video, and ESI.
- Research legal matters and gather evidence, as necessary, in support of pre-litigation issues, lawsuits, and administrative matters
- Assist attorneys in preparing litigation holds and preserving relevant evidence, such as emails, surveillance video, other communications and ESI
- Assist with pre-trial discovery issues and motion practice
- Assist with employment matters, including EEOC and Texas Workforce Commission charges, position statements, unemployment claims, wage claims, and responses to agency requests for information
- Assist with internal investigations
- Assist attorneys in the coordination and calendaring of legal matters and deadlines in multiple jurisdictions under applicable state and federal rules
- eFile legal pleadings and other documents with state and federal courts or government agencies
- File correspondence, pleadings, and other electronic documents into Legal Department databases
- Utilize software to obtain electronic signatures on documents
- Coordinate with outside law firms to onboard and facilitate e-billing
- Perform administrative duties, as required.Assist with contract administration activities, as needed
- Assist with the formation and dissolution of corporate entities at the direction of attorneys
- Maintain corporate governance documentation in Legal Department databases
- It is an essential function of this job for the employee to work in office/in the employee's assigned work site. No remote work is available
- Perform other duties as required and/or assigned
- Employee must be able to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation
The position requirements include, but are not limited to:
- Must live, or be willing to relocate, within a 30-mile radius of the Pearland office
- A college degree is preferred
- A Paralegal Certificate is preferred; TBLS Board Certification (Civil Trial Law or Labor and Employment Law), NALA Certified Paralegal, or NFPA Registered Paralegal is a plus
- Minimum of 3 years of relevant litigation paralegal experience is required; 5 or more years is preferred
- Must have previous experience working in a corporate legal department or law firm
- Proficient skill level with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat Pro is required
- Must have experience with eFileTexas and PACER/CM/ECF
- Working knowledge of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure
- Experience with TeamConnect or similar legal management/e-billing software is strongly preferred
- Experience with employment law matters, including EEOC and TWC charges, is strongly preferred
- Must have attention to detail, display critical thinking, reading comprehension and writing skills, take initiative, and be a team player
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
Joining our team puts you on a path where opportunity for advancement is available.
Buc-ee's, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer