LEGAL ASSISTANT-ASSOC - SR

Grade Level: 50 - 52 | Department: General Counsel

Starting salary: $55,100 - $95,774

About the role

Provides legal and administrative support to Company attorneys through legal research, fact investigation, document preparation, and other legal support activities. Performs varied and complex assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assists attorneys with the preparation, filing, and management of regulatory applications, rate case filings, testimony, compliance reports, and other proceedings before state utility regulatory agencies.
• Files pleadings, applications, reports, and other documents with state and local regulatory agencies and commissions.
• Prepares, organizes, and maintains legal documents, correspondence, and regulatory filings, ensuring compliance with applicable filing requirements and deadlines.
• Reviews, analyzes, and summarizes legal documents, regulatory filings, orders, and other materials.
• Monitors and tracks proceedings, filings, deadlines, and developments before regulatory agencies and commissions.
• Maintains and organizes case files, databases, records, and electronic document management systems for regulatory and legal matters.
• Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, case law, legal articles, and other sources to assist attorneys in the preparation of briefs, motions, contracts, regulatory filings, and other legal documents.
• Develops, maintains, and implements procedures and tracking systems for recurring legal and regulatory activities.
• Prepares, organizes, and coordinates responses to discovery requests, including requests for production, interrogatories, and subpoenas.
• Coordinates document collection, review, and production with internal departments, outside counsel, and regulatory agencies.
• May attend Company meetings, regulatory proceedings, hearings, and other legal or regulatory meetings as assigned.
• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Complies with Company policies, procedures, and Code of Ethics, as well as applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including employment, safety, and environmental requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Successful completion of a paralegal program accredited by the American Bar Association or Certified Legal Assistant designation; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Legal Assistant with progressively responsible experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, governmental agency, or related legal environment.
• Experience in energy, securities, corporate, or regulatory law preferred.
• Demonstrated experience preparing legal documents and organizing and maintaining complex legal files and records.

Skills

• Knowledge of legal research principles, methodologies, and law office procedures and practices.
• Ability to review, analyze, and evaluate information and recommend appropriate courses of action.
• Ability to apply logical and analytical thinking to identify issues, gather and evaluate data, establish facts, and draw sound conclusions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and document management systems.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and exercise sound judgment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage confidential information.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with attorneys, officers, managers, employees, regulatory agencies, and the public.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive matters.
• Availability to travel and work extended or irregular hours, as required.
• Knowledge of regulatory filings, administrative proceedings, and public utility regulatory processes preferred.
• Experience supporting regulatory matters before state or local governmental agencies preferred.