Overview
Paralegal Jobs in Houston, Texas, USA at Lummustechnology
Paralegal
Department: Legal
Employment Type: Permanent – Full Time
Location: Houston – Texas
Description
At Lummus Technology, innovation thrives, and excellence is a shared pursuit. When you join the Lummus Family, you are empowered to make an impact and be part of a dynamic team that celebrates creativity, encourages professional development, and fosters collaboration. From our technology portfolio to our global workforce, Lummus is growing at a rapid pace, and we hope that you will grow with us during this exciting time.
The Paralegal position requires excellent organization and communication skills, working at all levels of the company. This position requires basic contract preparation and negotiation skills, as well as maintenance of a contracts database. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and able to make complex decisions while understanding when to seek advice from their supervising attorney.
Key Responsibilities
Responsible for preparing all standard Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
Understand how NDAs help protect trade secrets
Prepare outgoing NDAs based on Lummus’ standards
Review third party modifications
Negotiate standard terms in accordance with the guidelines set by Lummus attorneys
Finalize and approve for signature
Review third party NDAs
Identify compliance with Lummus’ requirements
Negotiate standard terms in accordance with guidelines set by Lummus attorneys
Finalize and approve for signature
Assist Lummus attorneys in the preparation/negotiation/finalization of non-standard NDAs
Responsible for assisting with compliance screenings of third parties and related third party due diligence
Future Responsibilities/Accountabilities may include:
Assist with management of contract lifecycle management (CLM) system
Responsible for preparing certain standard contracts, including vendor/supplier contracts, based upon pre-approved business terms and assisting Lummus attorneys, as needed, in the negotiation and finalization of the agreements.
Have (or be genuinely willing to learn) and apply to contract preparation/negotiation a basic understanding of Intellectual Property issues.
Maintain and update Lummus’ “standard agreements” as needed
Responsible for maintaining the contracts database by:
Filing signed agreements (electronically and originals)
Upkeep of alphabetic project list
Go-to person for locating old agreements
Assist Lummus attorneys to support legal matters including working with external compliance, litigation, and labor and employment counsel, third party administrators, and insurance brokers
Assist in managing employee hotline and incident management application including triage of reported incidents, updating cases, preparing management reports
Basic Qualifications
Associate’s degree in paralegal studies
At least 3-5 years’ employment as a paralegal in a similar position
Notary Public in the State of Texas, or willing to become one
Desirable (But Not Required) Experience/Skills
Experience in management of corporate entities/books.
Experience in renewing Professional Engineering Licenses
Intermediate Excel skills – vLookup/xLookup, Pivot tables, Power Query, basic formulas, etc.
Familiarity with SharePoint/Teams
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance
Prescription
Health Savings Account
Health Advocate
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Account
(Health care, Dependent care and Limited Purpose)
Employee Assistance Plan
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Life and AD&D (employee, spouse and child)
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Voluntary Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity
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Commuter Benefit Plan
Lummus Savings Plan
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Title: Paralegal
Company: Lummustechnology
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Category: Law/Legal
