Paralegal

Overview::

Diamond Offshore is a leader in offshore drilling, providing innovation, thought leadership and contract drilling services to solve complex deepwater challenges around the globe. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, the Company also maintains primary regional offices in Australia, Singapore, Brazil and Scotland, with local offices in other countries as required to support operations.

Responsibilities::

The Paralegal will report to the Vice President and Deputy General Counsel and will provide general paralegal and administrative support for all attorneys in the Legal Department (currently five lawyers). The position is based in the Company’s Houston headquarters.

Facilitate the preparation and filing of various regulatory forms and applications

Organize and maintain the Legal Department’s document retention database

Manage the administration of master service agreements (MSAs) with vendors

Interface and collaborate with external legal counsel as necessary

Manage compliance with litigation hold requirements

Complete or assist with annual reports and other statutory filings for company entities as required

Assist with managing document production for legal proceedings

Assist with ethics and compliance programs

Assist with drafting legal contracts, correspondence and other documents

Undertake special projects as assigned, and perform other paralegal and administrative duties as required

Provide internal notary services as a Certified Notary Public

Manage department mail

Code law firm and legal vendor invoices for payment, research and resolve discrepancies as necessary and prepare wire transfer and check requests

Participate fully in all Health, Safety and Environmental initiatives and safety programs

Follow Diamond Offshore Global Excellence Management System (G.E.M.S.)

Qualifications::

Basic Qualifications

Associate degree or higher with paralegal education or formalized paralegal studies

A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a paralegal role in an in-house or law firm environment, managing and executing legal work product and processes

Legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions

Strong written and verbal communications skills and relationship skills

Strong interpersonal/listening skills

Ability to work independently in a fast paced, multi-task team environment with multiple projects and deadlines and competing priorities

Excellent organizational skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products and other technology tools

Ability to create complex documents, spreadsheets, PowerPoints and advanced graphics

Ability to draft, edit and proofread internal and external correspondence, ensure files are organized, manage electronic schedule as appropriate

Proficiency using virtual data rooms to upload and organize documents

A strong commitment to integrity and professionalism

Notary Public

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with international subsidiaries and operations

Oil & Gas industry experience (preferably regarding offshore or marine operations)

Experience advising and interacting with CEO, COO, CFO and other senior executives

Proven track record of being creative, exercising good judgment and being a quick decision-maker and self-starter

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Paralegal certification

In order to be considered for this position you must complete the entire application process, which includes answering all prescreening questions and submitting a copy of your resume on or before the requisition closing date.

Diamond Offshore is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Permanent