Paralegal

## ParalegalApplylocations: Houston, TX (HO) - Support functions - Hub Corporatetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R10091689R10091689 Paralegal (Open)Location:Houston, TX (HO) - Support functions - Hub CorporateWorld leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health, Air Liquide is present in 80 countries with approximately 66,000 employees and serves more than 3,6 million customers and patients. Oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen have been at the core of the company’s activities since its creation in 1902. Air Liquide’s ambition is to be the leader in its industry, delivering long-term performance and acting responsibly.## **How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?**We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the unique perspectives of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders, and cultures across the world. We believe that a variety of backgrounds makes our team stronger and more innovative.At Air Liquide we ****RESPECT, HONOR**** and ****VALUE**** diversity.****Air Liquide is hiring for a Paralegal in Houston, TX.********We are looking for you!********Comprehensive Family Benefits**:** Air Liquide offers a full benefits package designed to support your whole life, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance. ****Future Security:**** 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance, Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick time. ****Early Access:**** Your benefits start on the first day of employment.****Recruiter: Brittany |** View email address on click.appcast.io**Provide legal expertise & support internal stakeholders (eg. business developers, legal, Procurement) in order to manage litigation and support legal department functions.**Job Responsibilities:*** **Litigation Hold Management:** Support the issuance, tracking, and management of all litigation hold notices to internal custodians using automated software; safeguard the integrity of the preservation process to avoid spoliation.* **Legal Operations & Billing:** Guide and coordinate the legal billing lifecycle, including reviewing outside counsel invoices for alignment with billing guidelines, managing e-billing software, coordinating payment approvals with accounts payable personnel, and reporting on monthly legal spend.* **E-Discovery & Document Collection:** Develop and implement complex search terms for data harvesting; coordinate the collection and transfer of electronically stored information (ESI) to external vendors or counsel, verifying adherence to best practices for discovery of ESI.* **Corporate Governance:** Contribute to the preparation and management of corporate resolutions, officer/director appointment certificates, and annual filings for various national subsidiaries; maintain the digital corporate minute book; verify that corporate records are up to date with respect to officers and directors of multiple Air Liquide entities.* **Subpoena Response:** Act as the key point of contact for third-party subpoenas, gathering responsive records and coordinating with internal departments for timely production.* **Legal Research:** Perform substantive legal and factual research from time to time as requested by in-house attorneys using Westlaw, LexisNexis, or public records.* **Administrative Support:** Provide support for other administrative duties as necessary to meet the needs of the legal department.## \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_## ## Are you a MATCH?**Required Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s degree required; a Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program is a plus.* 5 years experience as a paralegal.* Candidates must have valid employment authorization in the U.S. and must not require visa sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not open for non-immigrant visa sponsorship.* Financial Literacy: Strong knowledge of legal billing practices and experience with e-billing software (e.g., BrightFlag, LegalTracker).* Corporate Secretarial Skills: Proficiency in drafting corporate governance documents and managing multi-entity structures.* Technical Tools: Experience in the use of Google Workspace applications is a plus.* Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for interfacing with executive leadership and external law firms.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Prefer a mix of top-tier law firm and in-house experience.* Prior industrial gas experience.**Our Differences make our Performance**At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.### About UsA world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Through the passion and diversity of its people, Air Liquide leverages energy and environment transition, changes in healthcare and digitization, and delivers greater value to all its stakeholders. Join us for a stimulating experience: you’ll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment.****Discover what your professional journey at Air Liquide could be** here**!****### Important notice regarding fraudulent job offersWe want to ensure a safe experience for everyone interested in joining Air Liquide. Please be aware of fraudulent job offers that are circulating, falsely using the Air Liquide name and brand. These scams often involve individuals or organizations impersonating Air Liquide recruiters or employees through fake emails, social media, and websites. They may attempt to request personal information or, critically, ask for payment for various reasons like application fees, training, or visa processing. **Please be advised that Air Liquide and our authorized recruitment partners will never ask you for money at any stage of the recruitment process.**You may verify job postings through our official global careers website at any time. If you receive a suspicious job offer or request for payment/sensitive data, we strongly advise that you do not respond or click on any links. We encourage you to verify the source carefully and only interact through our official channels. 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