Paralegal JOB-******** Anticipated Start Date Jun 24, 2024
Location Austin, TX
Type of Employment Contract Hire
Employer Info Our client manages the flow of electric power to Texas customers - representing 85 percent of the state's electric load and 75 percent of the Texas land area. As the independent system operator for the region, they also manage financial settlement for the competitive wholesale bulk-power market and administers customer switching for 6.5 million Texans in competitive choice areas. They are membership-based, nonprofit corporation, governed by a board of directors and subject to oversight by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Legislature. Members include consumers, cooperatives, independent generators, independent power marketers, retail electric providers, investor-owned electric utilities (transmission and distribution providers), and municipal-owned electric utilities.
Job Summary We are looking for individuals to join our client's team as Paralegal. You will Assists Company attorneys by supporting Corporate Governance functions, including Board of Directors and Committee meetings and Company 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.
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) Additional Requirements This position is Hybrid. Employees will be required to be on-site in Austin, TX at least twice per week, or more, as needed based on the business needs as determined by management On-site schedules are flexible or may be rotated based on business needs as determined by the Manager Remote work is required to be performed from your Texas residence Employees may opt to work on-site more than required or 100% of the time We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
