Paralegal
VLS Environmental Solutions
Houston, TX 77070
Description
VLS Environmental Solutions, LLC, is a recognized leader in providing sustainability solutions, with three divisions providing industry-leading services. With a mission to innovate solutions to meet clients' sustainability goals, VLS has over 1,200 employees in 40+ locations across North America.
Waste Services
VLS Waste Services provides customized waste processing solutions for hazardous and non-hazardous industrial and commercial waste, including landfill diversion and sustainability programs, solidification of liquid waste, recycling, wastewater treatment, and waste sequestration.
Railcar Services
VLS Railcar Cleaning and Repair Services division provides specialty cleaning services for difficult-to-clean products, including chemicals, hardened materials, and pressurized gases, and comprehensive repair services for certified full-service repairs, tank car qualifications, and maintenance.
Marine Services
VLS Marine Services division offers state-of-the-art barge cleaning, repair, and gas-free facilities for various chemical solvents and downstream petroleum products.
Role Summary:
The CSC Paralegal will play a vital role in supporting the company's legal team by reviewing and revising commercial contracts and confidentiality agreements, organizing and managing internal documentation, and assisting with litigation and other legal matters. This position requires a high degree of professionalism, organization, and attention to detail. While preexisting experience and skills are desirable, more important are the candidate's personal initiative, teamwork and readiness to be challenged and grow professionally.
Job Duties
- Draft, review, and manage signature process for contracts such as NDAs, vendor agreements, and service contracts.
- Data entry into and maintenance of a centralized database for contracts and ensure adherence to deadlines and obligations.
- Provide assistance during mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions, including due diligence and document preparation.
- Support closing processes by coordinating document execution and managing related filings.
- Maintain and organize internal company records.
- Collect documents, assist with discovery, and maintain case files.
- Manage the legal department's calendar, deadlines, and document workflows.
- Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding legal matters.
Requirements:
- Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Paralegal certification from an accredited program preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience as a paralegal is preferred, ideally within a corporate or law firm setting. However, as noted in the "Role Summary," the candidate's drive and initiative are key expectations for this role.
- Experience in contract management, compliance, or corporate governance is highly desirable.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Proficiency with legal research tools, contract management software, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with corporate law and filing and documentation requirements.
Req Benefits:
At VLS our employees are the core of our business. As such, we value our employees' physical, mental, and financial wellbeing by providing first class, high value benefits and resources that are centered around a proper work-life balance.
Physical and Mental Wellbeing: VLS is committed to supporting our employees' physical and mental health by providing:
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance - Based on each employee's need, we offer various high quality, low-premium medical, dental and vision plans, which include our first-in-class concierge service (available in Spanish) and 2nd MD Offering.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Healthcare Saving Accounts (HSA) - Set aside pre-tax money to use toward your health care spending. VLS provides an employer contribution to all HSA accounts.
Time Off - We offer 11 (eleven) company-paid holidays, in addition to our paid time off and voluntary time off plans.
Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 assistance and counseling services that are 100% confidential and free to all employees and their dependents.
Telemedicine - All employees and dependents receive free virtual visits by licensed practitioners any time, any day...including holidays!
Financial and Retirement Planning: At VLS we offer the following to assist our employees with planning around their finances and saving for retirement:
401(k) - Generous 401(k) matching program after 90 days of employment. VLS will match up to 5% of your pay every pay period. Matching contributions are 100% vested immediately.
Life and Disability Insurance - Employer-paid life insurance, along with short-term and long-term disability coverage provided to all full-time employees.
Voluntary Life Protection Plans - Employees and their dependents can elect coverage in our voluntary life/add, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident plans.
Rewards and Recognition Programs - We celebrate our employees! From birthdays to anniversaries and other various milestones/achievements, we have programs in place to recognize our employees.
Financial Planning - Free One on One financial planning with a certified Financial Planner/Coach.
Employee Discount - Employee Discount Program for savings on everyday goods and services at various retailers throughout the US.