Paralegal
Locke Lord

Houston, Texas

This job has expired.


Success is always within your reach at Locke Lord.

Locke Lord is a premier full-service law firm that has earned a solid reputation for complex litigation, regulatory and transactional work on behalf of clients in important and growing industry sectors around the world.

At Locke Lord, our diverse and inclusive culture of collegiality and collaboration - core values of the Firm - across all of our offices and practices is ultimately reflected in our client experience by culminating in a deep understanding of our clients' businesses.

Locke Lord is proud to uphold a collective sense of integrity. Our Firm invests in your professional growth, whether you are a seasoned professional or a recent graduate. In addition to lawyers, we hire problem solvers to deliver creative solutions across numerous disciplines, including marketing, technology, accounting, human resources, practice support and office services. We reward our employees with a team oriented work environment, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits program.

General Statement of Duties:

The Houston office has an immediate opening for a Paralegal to support the Department's respective attorneys and specific law expertise. This position will have a diverse set of responsibilities and will assist attorneys and the firm clients with corporate-related tasks outlined below:

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Draft and prepare documents relating to formation of corporations, resolution of amendments, mergers, conversions and dissolutions
  • Assist with various types of transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions, private equity, venture capital investments, securities and public company deals
  • Draft and prepare documents associated with Board of Directors / Officers & Directors dealings; securities filings; registration of companies with SEC; annual meeting consents and minutes
  • Maintain, organize and calendar ongoing filings and fees associated with corporations, LLC's and other business entities
  • Draft and prepare entity resolutions, bylaws, and stock records
  • Manage and organize documents for closings and post-closing matters
  • Responsible for filing of EIN numbers
  • Obtain Apostilles, Legalizations and Foreign Consents
  • Assist attorneys with business and loan transactions
  • Conduct online corporate database search and management of database
  • Order corporate documents as needed
  • Interact with clients as needed to assist with ongoing corporate filing needs
  • Invoice management, including coding for firm's internal billing systems
  • Input and maintain own timekeeper data
  • Organize and manage document room and contents
  • Research corporate entities, including UCC searches and filings
  • Research laws of different states in which investors reside
  • Act as a liaison with various internal departments as well as with outside agencies
  • Other duties as assigned

Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • 3+ years of paralegal experience in a similar position/practice group
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office 2016
  • Solid organizational skills, attention to detail, as well as the ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively with attorneys, management and support staff
  • Ability to accurately document and file information
  • Skill in researching legal issues; reading and comprehending complex materials involving legal and technical matters.

Additional Information:

Supervisory Responsibility - This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment - This position is normally 5 days in a professional office environment. The successful candidate will be requested to follow the Houston Office Return to Work guidelines which currently is working 3 days in the office and 2 days remotely, work and schedule permitting.

Position Type/Expected Work Hours - This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with a daily one hour meal break. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel - No travel is expected for this position.

Locke Lord LLP is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, civil union status, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other classifications that are deemed to be protected under federal, state and/or local laws. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.


This job has expired.

Get Hired Faster

Subscribe to job alerts and upload your resume!

*By registering with our site, you agree to our
Terms and Privacy Policy.

More Legal jobs


Baker Botts
Austin, Texas
Posted about 5 hours ago
Locke Lord
New York, New York
Posted about 1 hour ago
Locke Lord
Dallas, Texas
Posted about 1 hour ago
View Legal jobs ยป