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EOG Resources · 1 week ago

Paralegal

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

EOG Resources is a leading company in the energy sector, and they are seeking a Paralegal to provide assistance to the Managing Counsel and other Legal Department attorneys. The role focuses on the administration of Master Service Agreements, contracts, and supporting litigation and compliance functions within the Legal Department.

Oil and Gas

Responsibilities

Support the overall contract administration function within EOG, including understanding and assisting with EOG's negotiation and entry into Master Service Agreements

Support EOG's processes for negotiating, approving and storing, maintaining and monitoring performance of EOG MSAs, and with reviewing and facilitating implementation of EOG requirements for indemnity and insurance

Collaborate and support the Litigation and Compliance functions within EOG's Legal Department

Understand and support EOG's Compliance database and associated software, and assist with process improvements and administration of overall Compliance function in collaboration with other Legal Department attorneys and staff

Monitor and communicate critical dates for projects, litigation and regulatory matters, and assist with preparation and maintenance of related calendars and action item lists

Coordinate legal research projects with EOG Legal attorneys and outside legal counsel

Review, analyze and summarize documents and information

Prepare correspondence, reports, presentation materials, spreadsheets, initial drafts of contracts and other documents

Organize and maintain files

Sort and distribute correspondence, faxes and deliveries

Coordinate meetings, schedules and travel arrangements

Assist attorneys, legal assistants and executive secretaries with processing invoices

Acquire a basic understanding of EOG's business, including the functions of Company departments

Be creative in developing efficiencies within the Legal Department

Be resourceful in accomplishing work tasks and obtaining needed information

Qualification

Paralegal certificateContract administrationLegal researchMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointWestlawLexisWritten communicationVerbal communicationAttention to detailInterpersonal skills

Required

5 years minimum legal support experience

Paralegal certificate from ABA-approved legal assistant training program is required

High school diploma or GED is required

Advanced working knowledge in Microsoft Word and proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, Westlaw or Lexis and email

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to prepare correspondence and other documents with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to handle multiple tasks and efficiently prioritize work to meet deadlines with minimal supervision

Flexibility in dealing with changing work assignments and priorities

Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information

Strong interpersonal skills: interacts with others in a courteous, helpful and friendly manner, a team player who works effectively with others at all levels and in all disciplines in a team environment and is able to maintain a sense of humor and camaraderie in working with others