TTSTC - Paralegal

at  TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY

TTSTC - Paralegal (00046131)
Organization: TREASURY SAFEKEEPING TRUST COMPANY
Primary Location: Texas-Austin
Work Locations: Thomas J Rusk Building 200 East 10th Street Austin 78701
Job: Legal
Employee Status: Regular
Schedule: Full-time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
State Job Code: 3580
Salary Admin Plan: B
Grade: 24
Salary (Pay Basis): 7,250.00 - 7,917.00 (Monthly)
Number of Openings: 1
Overtime Status: Exempt
Job Posting: Oct 29, 2024, 1:18:28 PM
Closing Date: Ongoing
Description
Applications must be filed at
https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobdetail.ftl?job=00046131
Please note that this job posting can be closed without notice and earlier than the closing date indicated in the posting if a suitable candidate is found. We encourage applicants to submit and complete the application promptly.
Are you ready to grow, make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!
Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas’ accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller’s office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas’ chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.
Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Join the Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company as a Paralegal! Working within the TTSTC Legal Department, the Paralegal performs highly advanced/or supervisory (senior- level) legal assistant work which involves coordinating legal activities; researching, analyzing, investigating, and drafting legal documents; electronic and hard copy document and file management; and assisting attorneys with successful work management. May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others. Demonstrates the ability to apply knowledge of TTSTC, investment industry, and legal concepts to daily tasks to contribute to the TTSTC legal department in a thoughtful and effective manner. The candidate must have the ability to learn new concepts quickly and apply knowledge appropriately in a highly active environment with ever-changing circumstances.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree or with major course work in law or a related field
• Legal assistance/paralegal work experience in the context of investment-related functions or activities

SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Employees are required to use their personal mobile phones as a part of 2 factor/multi factor authentication for accessing CPA systems securely. You will also receive critical/emergency calls/texts on your cell phone to ensure immediate communication.

MAXIMIZE YOUR EARNINGS!

At the Comptroller’s office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offering
If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!

• Document and file management:
  o Management of an electronic document/file system for legal and related documents, including centralization of document entry ensuring consistency in naming conventions and document classification

o Collect, record and maintain files and other documents

• Draft and respond to correspondence, open records requests, and opinion requests involving legal interpretations and decisions.
• Research and analyze legal sources such as statutes, case law, administrative records, opinions, articles, treaties, and rules and regulations.
• Assist attorneys with reviewing and analyzing limited partnership agreements and other investment documents, including documents pertaining to direct investments such as shareholder agreements, investment rights agreements, certificates of incorporation and stock purchase agreements.
• Prepare, review and edit legal documents.
• Prepare synopses, abstracts or summaries of complex legal issues.
• Draft cost analyses and bill summaries for proposed legislation, and tracks and analyzes relevant legislation.
• Perform other related work as assigned.