Paralegal - Houston, United States - Diamond Offshore

Diamond Offshore

Verified Company

Houston, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Overview:

Diamond Offshore is a leader in offshore drilling, providing innovation, thought leadership and contract drilling services to solve complex deepwater challenges around the globe.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the Company also maintains primary regional offices in Australia, Singapore, Brazil and Scotland, with local offices in other countries as required to support operations.***Responsibilities:The Paralegal will report to the Vice President and Deputy General Counsel and will provide general paralegal and administrative support for all attorneys in the Legal Department (currently five lawyers).

The position is based in the Company's Houston headquarters.

***- Organize and maintain the Legal Department's document retention database

Manage the administration of master service agreements (MSAs) with vendors
Interface and collaborate with external legal counsel as necessary
Manage compliance with litigation hold requirements
Complete or assist with annual reports and other statutory filings for company entities as required
Assist with managing document production for legal proceedings
Assist with ethics and compliance programs
Assist with drafting legal contracts, correspondence and other documents
Undertake special projects as assigned, and perform other paralegal and administrative duties as required
Provide internal notary services as a Certified Notary Public
Manage department mail
Code law firm and legal vendor invoices for payment, research and resolve discrepancies as necessary and prepare wire transfer and check requests
Participate fully in all Health, Safety and Environmental initiatives and safety programs
Follow Diamond Offshore Global Excellence Management System (G.E.M.S.)

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications

Associate degree or higher with paralegal education or formalized paralegal studies
A minimum of 5 years' experience in a paralegal role in an inhouse or law firm environment, managing and executing legal work product and processes
Legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions
Strong written and verbal communications skills and relationship skills
Strong interpersonal/listening skills
Ability to work independently in a fast paced, multitask team environment with multiple projects and deadlines and competing priorities
Excellent organizational skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products and other technology tools
Ability to create complex documents, spreadsheets, PowerPoints and advanced graphics
Ability to draft, edit and proofread internal and external correspondence, ensure files are organized, manage electronic schedule as appropriate
Proficiency using virtual data rooms to upload and organize documents
A strong commitment to integrity and professionalism
Notary Public

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with international subsidiaries and operations
Oil & Gas industry experience (preferably regarding offshore or marine operations)
Experience advising and interacting with CEO, COO, CFO and other senior executives
Proven track record of being creative, exercising good judgment and being a quick decisionmaker and selfstarter
Bachelor's degree or higher
Paralegal certification

**Diamond Offshore is an Equal Opportunity Employer.