Experienced Paralegals

Our client in the oil and gas industry is seeking a skilled and reliable Paralegal on contract.

Our client in the oil and gas industry is seeking a skilled and reliable Paralegal to support their in-house legal team. The incumbent will support the Legal department by performing a mix of legal, regulatory and administrative task

Position: Paralegal
Employment Type: 6-Month Contract
Location: Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and update a litigation calendar to keep track of filing deadlines and hearing dates in relation to new and ongoing litigious matters.
• Maintain database of key commercial contracts applicable to the subsidiary’s various assets and create a register to keep track of important dates and deliverables under said contracts.
• Assist in the preparation of standard form contracts under the supervision of the Legal Manager.
• Maintain a register of applicable laws and regulations governing the operations of the subsidiary and liaise with departments to monitor compliance with same.
• Assist in the preparation of corporate secretarial documents such as resolutions and statutory filing forms.
• Assist the Compliance Officer in maintaining the compliance register for the subsidiary.
• Provide administrative support in the preparation of various documents such as letters, minutes and internal communications.
• Provide support in any other projects or activities as may be required by the Company.

Requirements:

A completion certificate in paralegal studies from an accredited institution or completion of the first year of a Bachelor of Laws degree

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a paralegal in a law firm or in-house legal department

Excellent verbal and written communication skill

Ability to work in a dynamic legal environment with clients who need to quickly respond to business and regulatory demands

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to work well in a diverse, multidisciplinary team environment