Job Description

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

• Bachelors degree required
• Associates 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

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 veterans 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.