Paralegal

ParalegalDepartment: LegalEmployment Type: Permanent - Full TimeLocation: Houston - TexasDescriptionAt Lummus Technology, innovation thrives, and excellence is a shared pursuit. When you join the Lummus Family, you are empowered to make an impact and be part of a dynamic team that celebrates creativity, encourages professional development, and fosters collaboration. From our technology portfolio to our global workforce, Lummus is growing at a rapid pace, and we hope that you will grow with us during this exciting time.The Paralegal position requires excellent organization and communication skills, working at all levels of the company. This position requires basic contract preparation and negotiation skills, as well as maintenance of a contracts database. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and able to make complex decisions while understanding when to seek advice from their supervising attorney.Key ResponsibilitiesResponsible for preparing all standard Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) Understand how NDAs help protect trade secrets Prepare outgoing NDAs based on Lummus' standards Review third party modifications While Lummus attorneys will advise and oversee as needed, there is an expectation for the paralegal to be comfortable with basic negotiation of standard terms in accordance with the guidelines set by Lummus attorneys Finalize and approve for signatureReview third party NDAs Identify compliance with Lummus' requirements Negotiate standard terms in accordance with guidelines set by Lummus attorneys andor assist Lummus attorneys in the negotiation Finalize and approve for signatureAssist Lummus attorneys in the preparationnegotiationfinalization of non-standard NDAsResponsible for assisting with compliance screenings of third parties and related third party due diligenceFuture ResponsibilitiesAccountabilities may include:Assist with management of contract lifecycle management (CLM) systemResponsible for preparing certain standard contracts, including vendorsupplier contracts, based upon pre-approved business terms and assisting Lummus attorneys, as needed, in the negotiation and finalization of the agreements.Have (or be genuinely willing to learn) and apply to contract preparationnegotiation a basic understanding of Intellectual Property issues. For example: What can and cannot be granted to Licensees What Licensees can and cannot own Maintain and update Lummus' "standard agreements" as neededResponsible for maintaining the contracts database by: Filing signed agreements (electronically and originals) Upkeep of alphabetic project listGo-to person for locating old agreementsAssist Lummus attorneys to support legal matters including working with external compliance, litigation, and labor and employment counsel, third party administrators, and insurance brokersAssist in managing employee hotline and incident management application including triage of reported incidents, updating cases, preparing management reportsBasic QualificationsAssociate's degree in paralegal studiesAt least 3-5 years' employment as a paralegal in a similar positionNotary Public in the State of Texas, or willing to become oneDesirable (But Not Required) ExperienceSkillsExperience in management of corporate entitiesbooks. For example: Maintaining database of company formationincorporationregistration documents and ownershipmanagement data Knowledge of how to work with different jurisdictions to maintain corporate statusKnowledge of standard documents for new entity formationincorporationMaintaining BoardManagement ResolutionsMaintaining corporate stampssealsExperience in renewing Professional Engineering LicensesIntermediate Excel skills - vLookupxLookup, Pivot tables, Power Query, basic formulas, etc. Familiarity with SharePointTeamsBenefitsPaid Time OffMedical InsurancePrescriptionHealth Savings AccountHealth AdvocateDentalVisionFlexible Spending Account (Health care, Dependent care and Limited Purpose)Employee Assistance PlanBasic Life and AD&D InsuranceVoluntary Life and AD&D (employee, spouse and child)Short Term DisabilityLong Term DisabilityVoluntary Critical Illness and Hospital IndemnityIdentify TheftLegalCommuter Benefit PlanLummus Savings Plan

Created: 2025-03-04