Paralegal

Kiwa (Parent Company to T2 Utility Engineers) is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal to support our legal team with a wide range of legal and administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience in legal research, drafting, and reviewing documents, and managing case files. This role is essential to ensuring the smooth operation of our legal department and requires a professional with excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

Document Management:

• Draft, review, and format legal documents, such as contracts, agreements, NDAs, etc.
• Maintain organized and secure filing systems for physical and electronic documents.

Legal Research:

• Conduct research on statutes, case law, and regulations relevant to the company’s legal matters
• Summarize findings and provide recommendations 

Contract and Compliance Support:

• Assist with contract preparation, amendments, and execution processes
• Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws

Case and Matter Management:

• Coordinate and track litigation or arbitration cases, including managing case files, deadlines, and discovery documents
• Liaise with external counsel and stakeholders on case progress and document requirements

Administrative Support:

• Schedule meetings, hearings, and other legal proceedings
• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas and minutes as required

Corporate Governance:

• Assist in the preparation and filing of corporate documents, including board resolutions, annual reports, and regulatory filings
• Maintain corporate records and ensure compliance with statutory requirements

Client and Stakeholder Liaison:

• Serve as a point of contact for internal departments and external clients regarding legal inquiries

Risk Management:

• Identify potential legal risks and escalate to the appropriate legal counsel
• Support risk mitigation efforts by maintaining compliance trackers and follow-up systems

Qualifications and Experience:

Education:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or related field
• Paralegal certification from an accredited institution is preferred

Experience:

• 8+ years of experience as a paralegal or in similar legal support role
• Experience in corporate, commercial, or litigation environments is an advantage
• Experience with international contracts and cross-border transactions.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations in Oil & Gas or TIC sectors.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, processes, and documentation
• Proficient in legal research tools (e.g. Westlaw, LexisNexis) and case management software
• Advanced PowerPoint and Excel user
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills with high attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized and able to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Discreet and trustworthy, with the ability to handle confidential information with care.
• Analytical and solution-oriented, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Team player with a collaborative and adaptable mindset.

Location: Houston, TX, 77024

Schedule: Full-time

About Kiwa:

Kiwa North America is part of the Kiwa Group. The company was established in 1948 in the Netherlands and provides safety-related certification, testing, inspection, auditing, advising and training services to a wide range of clients, including manufacturers, service companies and consumers. Kiwa is a fast growing company and employs over 10.000 people in 35 countries. The total Revenue is around 1.3 billion Euro(www.kiwa.com). Since 2021 Kiwa is part of the SHV Group. SHV is a Dutch family-owned multinational company with more than 60,000 employees and a turnover of euro 26 billion (www.shv.nl).  

We Offer a Complete Benefits Package!  

In addition to the opportunity to grow and advance, we offer competitive salaries, paid training, and comprehensive benefits with options to meet your needs, including; 

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Company provided cell phone or cell phone allowance
• Medical and prescription drug coverage – multiple plan options
• Flexible Spending (FSA), Dependent Care (DCA), or Health Savings (HSA) accounts
• Dental 
• Vision 
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Parental, Family and Medical leave
• 401-K retirement plan w/company match
• Life insurance
• Short / long term disability
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts and perks

* Please Note that selected candidates will be required to pass a drug, background, and reference screening.  

Kiwa Group North America is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status or disability. If you require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment or application process, please contact Human Resources. 

Kiwa Group North America does not accept unsolicited resumes from any 3rd party agencies. No fee will be paid to 3rd parties who submit unsolicited resumes to any Kiwa Group North America employee. Resumes from approved vendors must be specifically requested by Kiwa/ T2 Utility Engineers and approved by the Kiwa/ T2 Utility Engineers Talent Acquisition Team.