Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting · 2 weeks ago
Paralegal - Board Governance
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$40/hr - $40/hr
5+ years expBurnett Specialists Staffing is a respected local government organization seeking an experienced Board Governance Paralegal to support the General Counsel. The role involves managing board governance matters, drafting resolutions, and ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
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Hiring Manager
Morgan Hayes
Responsibilities
Provide complex litigation and governance support in state and federal matters, as well as arbitration proceedings
Assist with drafting and coordinating the preparation of board materials, including minutes, scripts, resolutions, motions, official transcripts, and related documents
Draft, review, and revise board-related documents and other legal instruments on behalf of the Legal Department
Respond to discovery requests, arrange depositions, order records, and organize litigation materials as needed
Perform legal research; locate case law, statutory authority, administrative regulations, and other pertinent legal resources
Draft pleadings, memoranda, correspondence, and other legal documents for attorney review and approval
Track and maintain deadline calendars to ensure compliance with court, statutory, and internal deadlines
Coordinate and maintain case lists, trial dockets, and governance schedules for assigned attorneys
Participate in all aspects of trial and meeting preparation, including the creation of notebooks, discovery updates, and witness coordination
Attend and assist at board meetings and related sessions
Manage case intake and client communication in a timely and professional manner
Assist in compiling responses to requests under the Texas Public Information Act
Collaborate with Legal Department staff to achieve annual and quarterly goals
Organize and maintain filing systems for governance and legal matters, ensuring compliance with records management policies and the Local Government Records Act
Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure timely completion of complex legal and governance activities
Lead special projects as assigned by attorneys
Provide excellent customer service to internal and external contacts
Promote safety awareness and follow established procedures to ensure a safe work environment
Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Paralegal Certification is REQUIRED (from an ABA-accredited program)
Minimum 5 years of paralegal experience, preferably supporting corporate governance, board operations, or public entities
Excellent attention to detail, organization, and writing skills
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, LexisNexis, Westlaw, and document management systems
Professional communication skills and the ability to work effectively with senior leadership and public officials
Company
Burnett Specialists Staffing | Recruiting
We are Texas’ largest employee-owned staffing & placement agency set apart by our award-winning and innovative services, outstanding staff tenure, multiple skill specializations, and diversity vendor status.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sue Burnett
President and Founder
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