- Location
- 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas - SCI Corporate Office, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Legal
- Education
- High School
- Source
- Workday
Description
Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates.
Legal Assistant
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
100% Legal Support
- Researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, legal articles, recorded judicial decisions, constitutions and legal codes.
- Investigates facts and law of matter to determine causes of action and to prepare case accordingly.
- Prepares legal documents as directed by corporate counsel.
- Interacts with the Company’s management team regarding specific requests for legal advice and support.
- Establishes, monitors, and maintains case files. Documents communication with clients.
- Provides general clerical support as needed.
- This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the essential functions or duties related to this job
MINIMUM Requirements
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and/or a Paralegal Certificate from an accredited school preferred
Certification/License
- Certified or registered paralegal preferred.
Experience
- Required
- Four (4) years’ experience performing legal research and preparing legal documents for review, approval, and use by an attorney preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to effectively use law digests, law encyclopedias, statutes, and administrative regulations.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handling sensitive matters with discretion and tact.
- Ability to interact with staff in a courteous and efficient manner.
- Ability to efficiently handle multiple tasks simultaneously, with attention to detail.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
- Knowledge of legal terminology and legal writing requirements.
- Skilled in researching, analyzing, and preparing legal documents.
- Is trusted by others; keeps commitments to others
- Comes up with new ways to look at problems and processes in their work. Is open to new and different ways to accomplish work
- Works productively with minimal supervision; achieves work objectives in a timely manner
- Works to resolve routine problems promptly and effectively
- Responds positively and productively to new initiatives or changes in priorities
- Conveys facts and information clearly in written and spoken communications
- Shares viewpoints and information openly and listens attentively to others’ ideas and suggestions
- Communicates in a timely and effective manner with manager
- Welcomes ideas and input from others. Proactively contributes to group objectives; volunteers to help others as needed
- Relates to others in open and helpful manner; Consistently treat others with respect
- Maintains composure in challenging situations
- Acts within and upholds the SCI Code of Conduct and Dignity Promise Standards and demonstrates corporate values
Work CONDITIONS
Work Environment
- Work indoors during all seasons and weather conditions
- Comply with Corporate dress code policy
Work Postures
- Sitting continuously for many hours per day, up to 6 hours per day
- Climbing stairs to access buildings frequently
Physical Demands
- Physical effort requiring manual dexterity is required, includes paperwork, calculators, computers and phone usage
Work Hours
- Working beyond “standard” hours as the need arises
