Provide paralegal assistance to the Managing Counsel and Senior Division Counsel for EOG's operating Divisions and other Legal Department attorneys with the primary focus on legal support for EOG's operating Divisions. Further, the position will provide support to business development/acquisition & disposition (A&D) transactions, Division Land and Operations matters and Marketing and Midstream matters as well as International and New Ventures matters and provide administrative assistance to the Legal Department attorneys including Managing Counsel and Senior Division Counsel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assist in coordination of workflow and transactional matters with the Managing Counsel to ensure compliance with internal controls and consistency in handling of overall management of contracts and other transactional matters
Assist in coordination and management of workflow for multiple Divisions and the responsible Legal Department attorneys, including compliance with internal controls
Coordinate the collection and organization of Company and third-party documents and information in connection with A&D business transactions and regulatory matters
Prepare correspondence, reports, presentation materials (including Power Points), spreadsheets, initial drafts of contracts and other documents
Review drafts of correspondence, transactional documents, contracts and other documents for accuracy, summarizing each for evaluation by attorneys, all with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Finalize correspondence, transactional documents, contracts and other documents and route for execution via DocuSign
Work as a team player with other Legal Department assistants and paralegals in various roles on corporate transactions, including maintaining databases
Organize and maintain files both physically and electronically
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 assistants with processing of invoices
Acquire a basic understanding of EOG's business, including the functions of other departments and Divisions
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 or similar support experience; experience in the energy industry is preferred
Paralegal certificate from ABA-approved legal assistant training program is preferred
High school diploma or GED is required; Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Advanced working knowledge in Microsoft Word and Power Point and proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel, Teams, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat
Ability to work with varied software applications, including internally developed EOG software
Willingness to learn and support Legal Department SharePoint site, Agiloft contract system and other computer software programs related to the Legal Department function
Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational 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 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 Vets and Disabled.

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