WEARE SEEKING A PARALEGAL TO JOIN OUR TEAM IN THE AUSTIN OFFICE. THIS IS ADYNAMIC POSITION THAT ALLOWS THE PARALEGAL A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO WORK CLOSELYWITH OUR IN HOUSE ATTORNEYS ON A VARIETY OF MATTERS. A WINNING, CAN-DO AND TEAMPLAYER ATTITUDE MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT FOR OUR TEAM!
RESPONSIBILITIESINCLUDE
· Trackingand reporting on a variety of legal matters, including communicating openitems, deadlines, status, and ad hoc reporting as required.
· Investigating factual issues utilizing internal and external resourcesto gather information and present findings in logical format.
· Facilitatingcommunications with employees, vendors, tenants, outside counsel and otherstakeholders as directed by counsel.
· Assistingwith HR administration including maintaining and ensuring safekeeping of confidentialpersonnel records, on-boarding and exit documentation, benefits processing andother HR duties.
· Coordinatingdeal closings including organizing and managing deal folders, obtainingappropriate approvals, facilitating closing day execution, trackingpost-closing deliverables.
· Preparingstandard contracts based on prepared forms, including confidentiality andnon-compete agreements, lease amendments, etc.
· Maintainingrecords for corporate entities including, filing certificates of formation,dissolution, EINs, and other organizational and related documents.
· Providingadditional support to company's legal team as needed.
REQUIREMENTS
· Optimisticattitude with can-do mentality
· Minimum5+years paralegal or legal assistant experience at a law firm orin-house legaldepartment
· Preferredprior transaction and litigation experience, real estate experience a plus
· Confidentialityand sound discretion a must
· Expertproficiency with MS Office required
· Familiaritywith Westlaw, PACER, ECF and state court filing systems a plus
· Excellentorganizational skills and results driven
· Abilityto work as a team or independently as needed