Duvera's client, a public finance law firm located in Sugar Land is seeking an experienced paralegal to join their dynamic and growing 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.
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
• 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
Some local travel may be required. Other minimal in-state travel is optional.
Hours: This is a full-time position with benefits. Additional details will be given upon interview.
Operating hours are 8:00am -5:00pm Monday – Friday.