Paralegal

About Wellbore Integrity Solutions

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Wellbore Integrity Solutions (WIS) operates globally in the oilfield services sector, with a suite of products, applications and services that are focused on ensuring well integrity throughout the life of the well. We employ more than 1,300 people in 25 countries and growing! We value our relationships with our employees and are committed to creating a high-performance culture that fosters healthy relationships among a diverse team of talented individuals.

 Salary & Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt position. WIS deeply values fair and equitable wages that enable our employees and their families to thrive. As such, individuals who meet our minimum education and experience requirements will join our team at the midpoint of the salary range for their position. 

We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect a generous benefits package, including health insurance, vacation pay based on years of relevant experience not tenure with the company, sick pay, paid holidays, a 401(k)-retirement plan with a 4% employer matching, on-site gym and locker rooms, free parking, and other key benefits.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Equal Opportunity

We believe that diversity is critical to our mission, and we value an inclusive culture. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experiences related to our programs and applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals. WIS is an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate in employment based on race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, gender or gender identity, age, or sexual orientation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate all phases of contract preparation and administration including vendor contracts, professional services agreements, leases, change orders, amendments, licenses, memorandums of understanding, and other contract arrangements.
• Prepare reports and manage and track deadlines for legal filings and other important dates utilizing the contract database and other document management systems.
• Assist in the preparation of domestic and international corporate filings and related documents such as resolutions, powers of attorney, certificates of secretary, certificates of incumbency, review and index minutes of company, and annual meetings.
• Update the legal department’s intellectual property docketing database, ensuring all data is accurate and up to date.
• Perform legal research, assist company personnel with information or other data from legal department and assist auditors, outside counsel and others as required with information from corporate and legal files and minute books.
• Leverage advanced technology to find ways to streamline, automate and enhance operational efficiency.
• Maintain legal databases – coordinate, compile and produce monthly reports.
• Perform administrative tasks such as redlining, filing, scanning, uploading, and managing correspondence.
• Assist with recording and tracking SOPs, legal holds and updating the litigation table.

 Minimum Qualifications

• At least 3-5 years’ experience as a paralegal or in a similar legal assistant role within a law firm or corporate legal department.

Preferred Qualifications

• Paralegal certification and/or bachelor’s or associate degree
• Experience using entity management, IP docketing and CLM software applications, such as Athennian, Equinox Corporate, and Luminance.

Required Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation practices.
• Proficiency in using legal research tools such as Practical Law.
• Excellent research, writing, presentation, and communication skills.