Paralegal

at  Robert Half

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal in Houston, Texas. The role involves a variety of tasks related to municipal utility district clients, preparation of documents for bond transactions, and assisting attorneys with research and document preparation. This role is based in a dynamic and fast-paced workplace within the legal industry.

• Attend meetings with the Board of Directors of municipal utility district clients and take detailed notes
• Draft and prepare necessary documentation for Board of Directors meetings, such as agendas, minutes, orders, and resolutions
• Engage with the Directors of the districts and the other consultants for the districts
• Assist attorneys in researching and preparing documents for various types of taxable and tax-exempt bond transactions
• Prepare documents for obtaining the approval for annexation of land to districts and administer the applications for such approval
• Maintain accurate record of all client billable hours on the firm’s tracking system in a timely manner
• Prepare and file resolutions, deeds, and annexation files with federal, state, and local governmental entities
• Assist attorneys in creating utility districts, including preparation of all necessary documents
• Coordinate the implementation of local elections for our utility district clients
• Prepare transcripts of public security transactions for submittal to the Texas Attorney General’s Office.
• Applicant must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a paralegal role.
• Proficiency in Aderant software is a must.
• Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat is essential.
• Familiarity with the Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS) is required.
• Experience with Case Management Software is necessary.
• Applicant should have a working knowledge of CompuLaw.
• Experience with Billing Functions is a must.
• Briefing skills should be well-honed.
• Applicant should have excellent Calendar Management skills.
• Experience in Claim Administration is required.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, are necessary.
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