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Job Description
- Provides support and assistance to governance attorneys, regulatory attorneys, Board directors, and executives
- Assists with preparation of Board and Committee meeting agenda and materials, as needed
- Attends and participates in Board and Committee meetings
- Prepares administrative filings, pleadings, and other legal documents
- Files legal documents with state and federal agencies and courts
- Monitors and responds to inquiries regarding company’s Membership application process
- Process and track Company Membership applications
- Communicates with Company attorneys and employees regarding the developments and status of monitored proceedings and required filings
- Manages complex procedural requirements – including interpretation of legal procedure, case file management, protecting confidential information and ensuring timely compliance with legal filing requirements
- Assists with managing and organizing Legal department records in accordance with Company Information Governance policies
- Performs factual and legislative research
- Coordinates and may lead internal meetings as required
Skills Required
- Requires minimum 2 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements
- Must be proficient in using Public Utility Commission filing rules and systems
- Must be opening to learning Company policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks and expand skills.
- Must be comfortable working on assignments that are often routine in nature while maintaining a high rate of accuracy.
- Must exercise sound judgment in resolving problems and issues while recognizing the need for occasional deviation from accepted practice.
- Must be capable of working under short deadlines on occasion
- Must have great attention to detail
- Must be comfortable working as part of a paralegal team, with each team member learning other job functions to enable greater flexibility for the group
- Education/Training/Certifications
High School Diploma or GED (Required)
Associate's Degree (Preferred)
Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
Or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to the above credentials is required
Paralegal Certification (Required)
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