Paralegal

JOB SUMMARY
This position will provide legal support and assist the Assistant General Counsels with legal research, preparing
and reviewing contracts, litigation management and support, interfacing with external/internal stakeholders, file management, and
administrative tasks.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Conduct legal research and summarize findings.

Initiate changes to
standard contract templates, as directed by supervisor.

Prepare, review, and organize legal correspondence.

Prepare, proof,
and assemble a variety of legal documents, including government/administrative filings, contracts, and other legal
documents.

Interact with clients to gather background information, which includes informing of case/matter status on a periodic
basis.

Engage with external stakeholders and internal clients regarding legal matters.

Professionally and diplomatically,
resolve issues regarding client concerns and other matters, as necessary.

Organize and maintain department files, forms and
resources.

Schedule meetings, conference calls, interviews for investigations, etc. File or obtaining legal documents with
appropriate governmental entities or external partners.

Manage confidential information with discretion, and execute the highest
level of customer service.

Assist with special projects as requested by Assistant General Counsel or General Counsel.

Perform
other duties, tasks and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree
  required
• Associate’s degree with Paralegal/Legal Assistant Certification preferred
• 8 years directly related experience may
  be considered in lieu of required degree
• 5 years experience as a paralegal or legal assistant with paralegal duties required

Licensing & Certification

• Valid Texas Driver License

Special Skills

• MS Office Programs
• Information Management Systems

Competencies

• Delivering High Quality Work
• Accepting
  Responsibility
• Serving Customers
• Supporting Organizational Goals
• Driving Continuous Improvement
• Acting
  with Integrity
• Thinking Critically
• Managing Change
• Communicating Effectively

Working
Conditions
General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a
stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols
in a timely manner. Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job
requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

SECURITY SENSITIVE:
This job class may
contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

The
Organization

Houston Community College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve
the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and
technological society. HCC is one of the country’s largest singly-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees,
certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

The Team
Play a central role at HCC as you keep our
everyday operations running like clockwork. You’ll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across
different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you’ll be part of a
dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54
  Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City’s 55.
• Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall
  after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league
  sports town, and don’t forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor
  activities can be enjoyed year-round.
• World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate
  healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation’s top institutions.
• With over 150
  museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston’s cultural scene.
• Houston is
  the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

If
this sounds like the role for you and you’re ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.

EEO Statement

Houston Community College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national
origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran’s status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the
non-discrimination policies:

Sandra B. Jacobson, J.D., M.Ed., SHRM-SCP, Interim Director of EEO and Compliance & Title IX
Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX

PO Box 667517

Houston TX, 77266

713 718.8271 or hcc.oeotix@hccs.edu

HCC values its employees and their
contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning
environment that encourages involvement, innovation, and creativity.

Individuals with disabilities, who require special
accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.

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