EOG Resources

Corporate Legal Assistant

Posted on: 6 Apr 2021

Houston, TX

Job Description

Basic Functions:

Provide paralegal assistance to the Deputy Corporate Secretary and other Legal Department attorneys in Houston with the primary focus on EOG subsidiary maintenance work. Further, the position will provide support to corporate finance/acquisition & disposition (A&D) transactions, parent company board of directors matters, and Sustainability Report and ESG matters, and provide administrative assistance to the Deputy Corporate Secretary and other Legal Department attorneys.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Support the maintenance of all EOG subsidiaries with direction from, and collaboration with, Deputy Corporate Secretary and other Legal Department attorneys.
* Collaborate and support Trinidad Legal Team on Trinidadian subsidiary maintenance efforts.
* Support ESG Senior Counsel and other Legal Department attorneys on Sustainability Report/ESG matters.
* Coordinate the collection and organization of Company and third-party documents and information in connection with corporate finance and A&D business transactions and regulatory matters.
* Support Deputy Corporate Secretary, other Legal Department attorneys and Lead Legal Assistant on preparation of materials for the Companys parent company board meetings and annual meeting of stockholders (including related research and testing of related Company controls).
* Assist Deputy Corporate Secretary with preparation of disclosures for periodic SEC filings (including related research).
* Review, analyze and summarize documents and information.
* Prepare correspondence, reports, presentation materials, spreadsheets, initial drafts of contracts and other documents.
* Coordinate legal research projects with EOG Legal attorneys and outside legal counsel.
* Organize and maintain files.
* Sort and distribute correspondence, faxes and deliveries.
* Monitor and communicate critical dates for projects, litigation and regulatory matters, and assist with preparation and maintenance of related calendars and action item lists.
* Coordinate meetings, schedules and travel arrangements.
* Assist attorneys, legal assistants and executive secretaries with processing of invoices.
* Acquire a basic understanding of EOGs business, including the functions of Company departments.
* Be creative in developing efficiencies within the Legal Department.
* Be resourceful in accomplishing work tasks and obtaining needed information.

Job Requirements

* 5 years minimum legal support experience.
* Paralegal certificate from ABA-approved legal assistant training program is required.
* High school diploma or GED is required; Bachelor's degree is preferred.
* Advanced working knowledge in Microsoft Word and proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, Westlaw or Lexis and email.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to prepare correspondence and other documents with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
* Ability to handle multiple tasks and efficiently prioritize work to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
* Flexibility in dealing with changing work assignments and priorities.
* Ability to maintain the confidentiality of information
* Strong interpersonal skills: interacts with others in a courteous, helpful and friendly manner, a team player who works effectively with others at all levels and in all disciplines in a team environment and is able to maintain a sense of humor and camaraderie in working with others.

Position will be filled at a level commensurate with experience.

EOG Resources is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Veterans and Disabled.

EOG Resources

Houston, TX

EOG Resources, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, explores for, develops, produces, and markets crude oil and natural gas. The company’s principal producing areas are located in New Mexico, North Dakota, Texas, Utah, and Wyoming in the United States; and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, the People's Republic of China, and Canada. As of December 31, 2018, it had total estimated net proved reserves of 2,928 million barrels of oil equivalent, including 1,532 million barrels (MMBbl) crude oil and condensate reserves; 614 MMBbl of natural gas liquid reserves; and 4,687 billion cubic feet of natural gas reserves. The company was formerly known as Enron Oil & Gas Company. EOG Resources, Inc. was founded in 1985 and is headquartered in Houston, Texas.