Specialist Paralegal (Oil and Gas) hybrid

Our client, an Am Law 50 firm, is seeking a Specialist Paralegal (Oil & Gas) to join its Global Finance and Energy Transactions practice. This is an excellent opportunity to work on complex, high-value finance and corporate transactions across the upstream, midstream, and downstream energy sectors.

About the Role

The Specialist Paralegal will provide advanced support to attorneys on a wide range of oil and gas transactional matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong command of industry terminology, documentation, and filing procedures, along with the ability to manage due diligence, document organization, and closings independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and review contracts, liens, conveyances, and related oil and gas documentation under attorney supervision
• Prepare and file documents with county recording offices and regulatory agencies
• Manage the full deal lifecycle, including checklists, due diligence, signature pages, and closing binders
• Review and file UCC financing statements; order and analyze UCC lien searches and corporate documents
• Maintain accurate records of oil and gas transactions and coordinate with internal teams and vendors
• Provide training and guidance to junior team members as needed

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree required
• 10+ years of paralegal experience, including 10 years in oil and gas law
• Experience with mortgage, environmental, and regulatory filings related to oil and gas assets
• Familiarity with multi-jurisdictional transactions (Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, etc.)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and document management systems
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities

This is a great opportunity for an experienced oil and gas paralegal to join a top-tier law firm and contribute to major transactions shaping the future of the energy sector.

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