Contractor - Sr. Paralegal

The Friedkin Group • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Your Assignment at a Glance
Manage litigation, claims, and legal matters under attorney supervision, including collecting and organizing evidence, drafting discovery and subpoena responses, preparing affidavits, position statements, and other supporting legal documents.
Draft and prepare confidential correspondence, pleadings, reports, and other complex legal documentation.
Review and redline contracts.
Conduct legal and factual research, investigations, and due diligence; analyze findings and prepare summary reports with recommendations.
Develop and improve processes related to claims management and legal operations.
Maintain accurate legal files, records, and databases.
Review and sort legal files and records based on the Company’s record retention guidelines.
Support strategic legal initiatives and complete special projects as assigned.
Assignment length (estimate): May 11, 2026 – September 30, 202

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience as a paralegal in a legal department.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and effectively partner with management and associates.
• Excellent organizational, planning, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of applicable state laws and regulations relevant to company operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, legal research tools/technology, and contract review and management tools/technology (including AI tools).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Customer- and stakeholder-focused, with the ability to adapt to change and support evolving business needs.
• Understanding of legal department functions and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation, claims, and legal matters under attorney supervision, including collecting and organizing evidence, drafting discovery and subpoena responses, preparing affidavits, position statements, and other supporting legal documents.
• Draft and prepare confidential correspondence, pleadings, reports, and other complex legal documentation.
• Review and redline contracts.
• Conduct legal and factual research, investigations, and due diligence; analyze findings and prepare summary reports with recommendations.
• Develop and improve processes related to claims management and legal operations.
• Maintain accurate legal files, records, and databases.
• Review and sort legal files and records based on the Company’s record retention guidelines.
• Support strategic legal initiatives and complete special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees