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Are you ready to grow, make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!
Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptrollers Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptrollers office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.
Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.
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About TTSTC
The Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company (TTSTC) is a special-purpose entity that manages, safeguards, and invests public funds and securities belonging to the state of Texas, its agencies and local political subdivisions of the state. TTSTCs special-purpose entity status provides the Comptrollers office direct access to specialized investment services and programs enabling the Comptroller to achieve the highest return at the lowest cost to the state.
General description
Are you an experienced Paralegal with experience in investments, including private equity, hedge funds, and venture capital?
The TTSTC Legal Department is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Paralegal. This is a unique opportunity to join a collegial, and supportive legal team working in a dynamic environment at the intersection of law, finance, and public service. Our fast-paced environment offers exciting opportunities to work on sophisticated investment transactions supporting the legal team, while contributing to the financial security of the State of Texas. We value collaboration, innovation, and professional growth while achieving our mission to preserve and grow the state's financial resources by competitively managing and investing them over $150 billion in state assets. The ideal candidate will have significant experience with limited partnership agreements, side letters, and subscription documents. This role is critical to ensuring the smooth operation of TTSTCs investment process. In this role, you will support the TTSTC Legal Department acting as a key liaison with internal and external teams, reviewing, analyzing, and preparing private investment documents, and supporting the legal team in contract negotiations, among other tasks. We offer a competitive salary and potential incentive compensation, opportunities for professional development, and meaningful work contributing to the financial wellbeing of the State of Texas.
Apply today and help the Comptroller's office keep the Texas economy strong.
Work Hours
Agency standard work hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, 40 hours per week with occasional evening and weekend hours. Hours are subject to change based upon business need or division determination.
This position may be eligible for a flexible/hybrid work schedule if certain conditions are met; working arrangements may change at any time as business necessitates.
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with an associates degree.
Five (5) to six (6) years of legal assistance/paralegal work experience.
Experience organizing and managing a diverse range of assignments.
Preferred Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree or with major course work in law or a related field.
LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS
Successful completion of a Paralegal certificate or relevant experience required.
SUMMARY OF PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Employees are required to use their personal mobile phones as a part of 2 factor/multi factor authentication for accessing CPA systems securely. You will also receive critical/emergency calls/texts on your cell phone to ensure immediate communication.
In this role you will
Document and file management:
o Management of records management system electronic document/file system for legal and related documents, including centralization of document entry ensuring consistency in naming conventions and document classification.
o Collects, records and maintains files and other documents.
o Manages revision and approval of internal policies, rules and other TTSTC operational documents.
o Organizes and maintains organizational records and files
o Drafts and responds to correspondence, open records requests, and opinion requests involving legal interpretations and decisions.
o Responds to audit requests.
o Prepares and maintains compliance calendars for ongoing and anticipated projects, including anticipated regulatory filings.
o Researches and analyzes legal sources such as statutes, case law, administrative records, opinions, articles, treaties, and rules and regulations.
o Prepares synopses, abstracts or summaries of complex legal issues.
o Prepares, reviews, and edits legal documents.
o Assists with implementing and documenting investment compliance activities.
Assists in drafting and managing contracts, including:
o Interacting with vendors
o Reviewing invoices for contract adherence
o Preparing quarterly reports to Contract Administration Office
o Assists attorneys with reviewing and analyzing limited partnership agreements and other investment documents, including documents pertaining to direct investments such as shareholder agreements, investment rights agreements, certificates of incorporation and stock purchase agreements.
o Assists with drafting subscription documents and side letters.
o Prepares trade tickets.
Leads companys efforts to coordinate cost analyses and bill summaries for proposed legislation, and tracks and analyzes relevant legislation.
Performs other related work as assigned.
Maximize Your Earnings!
At the Comptroller's office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offering
If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!
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