Paralegal, Legal Assistant
Houston, TX
Category: Administrative
Reference ID: 10069309
Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/wYvixt
Position Title: Paralegal/ Legal Assistant
Location: Houston, TX
Assignment Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $60,000-70,000
Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8-5
Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
Summary / Role Overview
The Paralegal / Legal Assistant provides comprehensive support to an internal legal team across a broad range of legal and administrative functions. This role assists with contract administration, corporate compliance, litigation support, risk management, and project coordination, while also serving as a point of contact for internal business partners. The position requires strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Legal & Administrative Support
- Support day‑to‑day legal operations by coordinating legal and administrative matters with internal teams
- Assist with contract lifecycle management, including tracking, organization, and approvals
- Conduct factual research, gather information, and prepare concise summaries related to legal matters
- Draft correspondence and routine legal documents under attorney direction
- Prepare standard reports and assist with data analysis as needed
Document & Matter Management
- Organize, collect, and manage both electronic and hard‑copy legal documents
- Maintain legal files and utilize matter management and document tracking systems
- Manage and update a library of legal templates, forms, and standardized documents
- Coordinate responses to subpoenas, discovery requests, and other legal inquiries
Coordination & Communication
- Act as a liaison between the legal team and internal stakeholders
- Track deadlines, approvals, and documentation related to legal matters
- Escalate issues as appropriate and seek attorney guidance when needed
- Support project coordination related to legal initiatives
General Support
- Perform general office and administrative tasks related to legal operations
- Complete special projects and additional duties as assigned
Core Competencies
- Knowledge of corporate governance principles
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Negotiation and organizational abilities
- High ethical standards and professionalism
- Detail‑oriented with strong time management skills
- Collaborative, team‑focused mindset
Required Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- At least three years of experience in an in‑house legal department or law firm environment preferred
- Demonstrated experience supporting legal operations, contracts, and document management
Preferred Qualifications
- Paralegal certification
- Notary registration (state‑specific, preferred but not required)
- Exposure to enterprise legal or document management software
Additional Qualifications
- Fluency in English; bilingual capabilities are a plus
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across all organizational levels
- Demonstrated integrity, discretion, and sound judgment
- Self‑motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
- Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
- Professional, tactful approach when handling sensitive or difficult situations
Supervisory Responsibility
- This role does not have direct supervisory responsibilities
Physical & Work Environment
- Primarily office‑based, indoor work environment
- Regular use of standard office equipment
- May involve sitting, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to approximately 25 pounds
- Occasional overtime may be required
- Limited local and out‑of‑area travel may be necessary
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
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