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Paralegal

Sysco

Houston, TX · HybridFull-timePosted 2 days agoStill listed 1 day ago

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Compensation
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Location
Houston, TXHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Associate's degree

Job overview

The Paralegal, Employment & Transactions supports the Employment Law and Transactions sub-functions of Sysco’s Legal & Compliance Department. The role manages contract-review intake and assignment, assists employment attorneys with claims, tracks matter data in Legal Tracker, and prepares legal documents, communications, and litigation hold notices. It is a hybrid position requiring on-site presence three to four days per week, with additional on-site days possible based on business needs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CommunicationOrganizationRecord KeepingRecord ManagementCollaborationProject ManagementDeadline Management

Qualifications

Associate's Degree3+ Years Legal ExperienceParalegal Certification

Full job description

Company: US6469 Sysco Payroll, Division of Sysco Resources Services, LLC Sales Territory: None Zip Code: 77077 Travel Percentage: Up to 25% COMPENSATION INFORMATION: The pay range provided is not indicative of Sysco’s actual pay range but is merely algorithmic and provided for generalized comparison. Factors that may be used to determine rate of pay include specific skills, work location, work experience and other individualized factors

Our Global Support Center/ Corporate Office is in the Energy Corridor- off I10 and N Eldridge.

Address: 1390 Enclave Pkwy, Houston, TX 77077

This is a hybrid position requiring an on-site presence 3 to 4 days per week.

Please note that the number of days on-site can increase based on business needs.

JOB SUMMARY: The Paralegal, Employment & Transactions supports the Employment Law and Transactions sub-functions of the Legal & Compliance Department. The position manages the administration of a dedicated contract review request inbox, including intake and coordination of assignment and timely response to contractual matters. The position is responsible for assisting the Employment attorneys with responses to employment claims. The position liaises with internal business stakeholders and outside counsel; completes compilation and tracking of transactional and employment matter data; maintains necessary matter information in Legal Tracker; prepares, submits and tracks litigation hold notices; prepares other legal documents and business communications as needed; and other duties as assigned.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Manages the corporation’s contracts inbox and coordinates timely assignment and completion of assigned matters
  • Daily compiling and tracking of employment and transactional data including reporting in the legal tracker
  • Prepares legal documents and communications as needed for employment matters and transactional matters
  • Prepares, submits and tracks litigation hold notices for employment and transactional matters
  • Other duties as assigned

Education/Experience:

  • Associates degree required
  • 3+ years of legal experience
  • Paralegal certification preferred

Skills: Excellent communication and organizational skills, responsive, detail-oriented, experience in record keeping and management, aptitude to work collaboratively and the ability to handle and efficiently manage multiple time-sensitive projects, meet aggressive deadlines, and work with minimal supervision.

BENEFITS INFORMATION: For information on Sysco’s Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com OVERVIEW: Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.

How this job compares

Set against the 991 open Paralegal jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$75–110K/yr443 salary ranges
  • US median$28–32/hr154 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 58 open Paralegal jobs in Texas and 991 across the US. 9% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Paralegal postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (768 postings).
Education
This posting asks for an associate degree; 307 of the 991 open Paralegal jobs (31%) ask for an associate degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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