Paralegal

Job Summary

Provides support to corporate governance and regulatory attorneys and other legal department team members by performing factual research, assembling filings, finalizing pleadings and associated attachments/exhibits, files documents with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC), may monitor federal and state regulatory proceedings, calendars deadlines, and prepares materials for and attends ERCOT committee and Board meetings.

This role assists in drafting legal documents, handles Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) case management, and administers annual ERCOT Membership Application and Agreement process and annual Membership meeting.

Additional Job Duties

• Works on assignments that are moderately difficult, requiring judgment in resolving issues and/or in making recommendations.
• Receives direction on daily work and detailed instructions on newly introduced and/or more complex assignments.
• Provides backup support for other paralegals and specialists within the department, which requires cross-training on other roles, functions, and responsibilities.

Corporate Governance

• Works closely with committee attorney, executives, and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to review and finalize public committee materials for posting to ERCOT.com.
• Attends committee meetings and manages overseeing podium responsibilities during general and executive sessions Board meetings to facilitate seamless presentation of materials.
• Provides backup support to the primary paralegal responsible for presentation of materials during Board meetings.
• Prepares Market Notice regarding the annual ERCOT Membership Application process and calendars related deadlines.
• Collaborates with ERCOT’s Market Rules team regarding deadlines and status of applications.
• Reviews, processes, and finalizes submitted Membership application.
• Manages the Membership email mailbox and responds by email or telephone to Membership applicants in a professional and timely manner.
• Escalates complex application issues to the responsible attorney.
• Liaises with ERCOT’s Treasury team regarding receipt of Membership application payment.
• May correspond with counsel who represent applicants on application issues and/or coordination of general application processing and/or payment.
• Assists with planning efforts for and attends ERCOT Annual Membership meeting, including collaboration with ERCOT’s Communications team, senior legal leadership, external speakers, and guests.
• May serve as primary point of contact for the administration of ERCOT’s Ethics Point program. Includes triaging incoming cases, coordination of assignment, and preparation of materials for presentation.

Regulatory

• Provides administrative support for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) matters, including calendaring, tracking, and coordination.
• Supports ERCOT’s regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Prepares pleadings, certificates of service, administrative law filings, requests for information (RFIs) and other legal documents.
• May perform factual and/or legislative research.
• Provides litigation and administrative law support to in-house attorneys and/or outside counsel firms.
• May use ERCOT’s document review platforms to perform document reviews and, including tagging records for responsiveness, privilege, and confidentiality.
• Prepares and coordinates ERCOT filings with the Public Utility Commission of Texas and federal government agencies.
• Communicates and coordinates with appropriate ERCOT personnel and external entities regarding the development and status of monitored proceedings in a professional and collaborative manner.
• Manages accurate and organized case files, protecting confidential information and ensuring timely compliance with legal filing requirements, in support of regulatory proceedings, administrative law, and litigation matters.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of technical aptitude, including proficiency in legal software, case management systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to analyze, identify, and synthesize relevant issues, discern applicable laws, and apply recognized legal authority to solution of a matter.

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 a major in such fields is required.

Certification

Paralegal Certification (Required)