Houston Available Legal Staffing Positions

Providus frequently has openings for contract paralegals to conduct both electronic and paper document reviews of very complex documents for confidentiality, relevancy and privileged information. Proficiency in Access, IConnect, Attenex, Introspect, Summation or Concordance is preferred. Must have previous long-term document review experience working for law firms or corporations. Must be willing to commit to contract work on an indefinite basis. Locations of projects are Downtown, West and North side of town. Competitive hourly rates offered. Please apply online at eresume.providusgroup.com.

Experienced Coders and Scanners needed for contract assignments with corporate law departments and law firms. Work consists of analyzing documents, normalizing terms, summarizing document titles and/or data, extracting key information and inputting information into system.  2 years of legal coding and scanning experience is required and legal database experience is strongly preferred.  Please apply online at http://eresume.ProvidusGroup.com and reference Job-CODERS.

Providus is seeking attorneys for immediate litigation document reviews. MUST have prior electronic privilege and relevancy review experience and hold an active bar license in good standing from any state. Prestigious national law firms and corporate law departments located in downtown Houston, Galleria-area, and west side of Houston. Minimum hour requirements vary from 40 to 50 hours per week.  Please apply online at http://eresume.providusgroup.com and reference job ATTY – EDR.

Our clients, great mid-size and large law firms with Houston offices, are in need of attorneys with $500K - $2M in portable business and experience in several areas of practice.  Specific areas of practice include:  securities, general corporate, mergers & acquisitions, alternative and renewable energy, commercial litigation, intellectual property, real estate and healthcare.  Be a part of an excellent law firm with a great national/international presence and large firm resources while taking part in the growth of the Houston office!  Please apply online at http://eResume.ProvidusGroup.com.

Our client, a downtown Houston law firm, is in need of an intellectual property litigation attorney to work on a contract basis.  Qualified candidates must have at least 3 years of experience and a background in engineering.  Immediate start for the right candidate.  Great contract rate available!  Please apply online at http://eresume.ProvidusGroup.com

Our client, an international oil and gas exploration and production company with offices in Houston, is in need of a seasoned gas and power trading attorney to begin immediately.  Qualified candidates must have at least 8 years of experience, great credentials and a strong personal presence.  The attorney in this position will negotiate, review and draft energy and gas purchase and sale agreements, ISDA and other financial documents associated with energy commodities.  Excellent opportunity with a growing company! Qualified candidates please apply online at:  http://eresume.ProvidusGroup.com and reference Job #5465.

Our client, a major international oil and gas company, is in need of a strong senior litigation paralegal in the Houston office.  Qualified candidates must have approximately 10 years experience handling high level, complex litigation matters.   The paralegal is this position will also be responsible for preparation of presentations and quarterly reports for the head of litigation, various special projects, and several financial and settlement programs. Strong preference for a four year degree and paralegal certificate.  The paralegal in this position will have strong work ethic and be a team player. Please apply online at http://eresume.providusgroup.com and reference job #5376.

Our client, a dynamic International Law Firm with offices in downtown Houston, is in need of intellectual property litigation attorneys to join a very busy practice.  Qualified candidates must have at least 3 years of patent litigation experience and excellent credentials.  This is a very exciting opportunity to join a very busy practice of successful partners and associates with a great client base.  Short and long term growth potential with this firm is excellent!! Please apply online at http://eresume.ProvidusGroup.com and reference Job #5239.

Providus is currently recruiting paralegals who are fluent in a foreign language.  Languages include: Spanish, French and German. Ideal candidates have prior experience working as a paralegal in a firm or corporation, litigation/document review experience and must have fluent language skills.  A foreign language proficiency test will be administered.  A four year degree and paralegal certificate is a plus. Please apply online at http://eResume.ProvidusGroup.com and reference Paralegal-Language.

Our client, a major international oil and gas company in Houston, is in need of an attorney with extensive Lower 48 Exploration and Production experience to work on a contract basis beginning immediately.  Qualified candidates will have extensive knowledge and experience in oil and gas transactions, oil and gas contracts and real property law.  The attorney in this position must also have experience managing federal and Indian royalty issues and disputes, and a general knowledge of the related statutory and regulatory framework is helpful.  This a great contract position with an excellent company!  Please apply online at http://eresume.ProvidusGroup.com and reference job #5461.

Our client, a major international oil and gas company in Houston, is in need of an environmental attorney on a long term contract basis.  Qualified candidate will have heavy permitting and regulatory experience for both onshore and offshore matters.  The attorney in this position must have experience with air, water and ground environmental regulations and permitting related to exploration and production.  The client is not as interested in remediation experience as regulatory knowledge and permitting.  This a great contract position with an excellent company!  Please apply online at http://eresume.ProvidusGroup.com and reference job #5514 Environmental Contract Attorney.

Providus is seeking corporate paralegals for prominent law firms and in-house opportunities.  Paralegals with five plus years of experience with mergers & acquisitions, corporate finance, minute books, SEC and corporate transactions should submit their resume.  Must have a 4-year degree and paralegal certificate.  Please apply online at http://eresume.ProvidusGroup.com and reference Corporate Paralegal.

Providus is seeking paralegals with five plus years experience in environmental law.  Experience with remediation, CERCLA, National Resource Damages and RCRA are required.  Candidates with a 4-year degree and paralegal certificate are encouraged to apply.  Please apply online at http://eresume.ProvidusGroup.com and reference Environmental Paralegal.

Providus is seeking IP paralegals with five plus years experience with docketing, trademark and patent prosecution.  Licensing experience a plus.  A 4-year degree and paralegal certificate are preferred.  Please apply online at http://eresume.ProvidusGroup.com and reference IP Paralegal.

Providus is seeking experienced commercial litigation paralegals for contract and permanent openings at law firms and corporate legal departments.  Experience with gathering and organizing trial exhibits, trial prep and trial attendance, and gathering other materials in response to subpoenas, discovery requests, interrogatories and motions for summary judgment.  A 4-year degree and paralegal certificate are preferred.  Please apply online at http://eresume.ProvidusGroup.com and reference Commercial Litigation Paralegal.

Our client, an international oil and gas company, is seeking a long-term contract Litigation Paralegal.  The qualified candidate must have a two-year degree, a paralegal certificate and 5 years of paralegal experience.  Litigation experience is a plus.  Candidates should have a complete understanding of the litigation process and experience with office applications Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Lotus Notes is required.  This is a long term contract assignment, scheduled to last for approximately one year, but has the potential to become permanent. This is an excellent opportunity!  Qualified candidates please apply online at http://eresume.ProvidusGroup.com and reference litigation paralegal.

Our client, a Fortune 500 international oil and gas company located on the west side of town, is looking for Legal Secretary to join their Litigation Team. The qualified candidate must be flexible and willing to assist with a variety of administrative tasks including, but not limited to, sorting mail; sending and receiving facsimile transmissions; answering telephones; copying; coordinating meetings; arranging travel; processing invoices/expenses reports; updating calendars; preparing and revising legal correspondence and documents; and filing.   Individuals qualifying for this position should possess an advanced knowledge of business software applications (MS Office Suite), including Excel and PowerPoint; highly developed interpersonal skills; excellent organizational skills; strong focus on attention to detail; understanding and appreciation for working with highly sensitive and confidential information; ability to prioritize multiple tasks and adapt to change.    Candidates must be self-starters and able to work independently.  Additionally, candidates must have a minimum of 3-5 years legal experience. An excellent compensation package is offered.  This is an exceptional opportunity working for one of the world’s largest integrated energy companies.  Qualified candidates please apply online at http://eresume.ProvidusGroup.com and reference Legal Secretary-Litigation.