Our associates celebrate lives. We celebrate our associates. Consider the possibilities of joining a Great Place to Work! Provides technical and administrative support to the legal department which involves researching the law, investigating facts, and preparing legal documents. Carries out work of a routine nature, work is reviewed and evaluated by others. **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 Postal Code: 77019 Category (Portal Searching): Legal Job Location: US-TX - Houston Job Profile ID: C00326 Time Type: Full time Location Name: SCI Corporate Office