Paralegal

This is a regular, full-time position reporting to the Chief Legal Officer, with hours Monday through Friday. The role is currently remote in Anchorage, AK; travel within Anchorage and to the Kenai Peninsula may be required.

About the role

Homer Electric Association (HEA) is a member-owned electric utility serving the central and southern areas of the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska.

Responsibilities

• Research, monitor, and track regulatory requirements, commission rules, orders, proceedings, and deadlines affecting the Cooperative.
• Assist with the preparation and submission for filings, applications, responses, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of corporate governance policies, procedures, compliance programs, and internal controls.
• Maintain compliance calendars, filing schedules, and corporate records.
• Draft, proofread, format, and prepare correspondence, memoranda, notices, board resolutions, meeting minutes, contract summaries, compliance reviews, and other legal and governance documents for accuracy and consistency.
• Maintain department records and filing systems for legal, regulatory, governance, and compliance documents in both physical and electronic formats, ensuring records are complete, organized, and readily accessible.
• Perform a variety of administrative duties, including preparing correspondence and reports, coordinating special projects, maintaining confidential information, processing departmental records, and providing administrative support to the Chief Legal Officer and Legal Department.

Requirements

• Paralegal certificate or related associate's degree.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of paralegal experience, preferably in regulatory or corporate law.
• Experience with regulatory agencies or compliance work is strongly preferred.
• In lieu of the certification/degree requirement, an additional three years of applicable experience may replace the requirement.
• Must submit a valid Alaska Driver's license within 90 days of hire date and maintain a good driving record.

Benefits

• Family coverage for medical, dental, vision, and prescription.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Life insurance, two times your annual salary.
• 401(K), Roth, and/or Retirement Account options.
• Employer retirement account contributions.
• Pension.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Up to 18 days of paid time off, 30 days after three years.
• Tuition assistance.
• Wellness reimbursement.