Description:
Responsibilities:
Assists Client attorneys by supporting Corporate Governance functions, including Board of Directors and Committee meetings and Client Membership processes, preparing legal documents and reports, and performing basic factual or legal research. Prepares legal documents for filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas and other government agencies and courts, including comments on proposed rules, pleadings, motions, letters, briefs, and other documents. Analyzes agency and state and federal rules of procedure to ensure legal documents are correctly and timely filed. Calculates and calendars deadlines for procedural and regulatory filings.
General Candidate Description
Must be proficient in using Public Utility Commission filing rules and systems
Must be opening to learning Client 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
ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES
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 Client's Membership application process
Process and track Client Membership applications
Communicates with Client 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 Client Information Governance policies
Performs factual and legislative research
Coordinates and may lead internal meetings as required
EXPERIENCE
Requires minimum 2 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements
EDUCATION
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
CERTIFICATION
Paralegal Certification (Required)
Education: Bachelors Degree