Corporate Paralegal (Energy Industry Experience)-HYBRID

Yoh Services LLC; Audubon (IA); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401K

Life & Disability Insurance

EAP

Direct Deposit & weekly ePayroll

Referral Bonus Programs

Certification and training

Job summary

Yoh Staffing’s client in the energy sector seeks a Corporate Paralegal with energy industry experience for a HYBRID contract role in Audubon, PA. The paralegal will support legal and compliance by preparing documents, filings, and tariff-related work, coordinating with attorneys, and liaising with internal teams and external agencies.

Required: 2+ years in a related paralegal role, paralegal certificate or 4+ years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge of FERC filings and tariff

Qualifications

• 2+ years relevant paralegal experience in corporate legal department, governmental agency, or public utility company in an energy/electricity/FERC-related role or similar experience in another regulatory/compliance driven environment.
• Paralegal certificate or 4+ years of demonstrated relevant experience
• Possess in depth knowledge of the FERC and the manner in which regulated entities prepare and make filings to update or revise their tariff documents.

Responsibilities

• The Paralegal will support legal & compliance efforts by preparing documents and filings; assist in drafting, processing, updating and filing tariff and tariff-related agreements; coordinate assignments and workflow for attorneys.
• Provide legal support for counsel in stakeholder processes, and in litigation and regulatory proceedings at state and federal levels.
• Assist in FERC filings by organizing governing documents and drafting filing letters; oversee tariff maintenance and eTariff administration.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Education

Paralegal certificate

Job description

Corporate Paralegal (Energy Industry Experience) needed for a HYBRID contract opportunity with Yoh Staffing’s client working in Audubon, PA

• Pay Rate: $35-45/hr
• HYBRID-onsite occasionally/as-needed

What You’ll Be Doing:

• The Paralegal will support legal & compliance efforts by preparing documents and filings, provide support for activities related to drafting, processing, updating and filing tariff and tariff related agreements; provide support for all activities surrounding or relative to the drafting and processing of agreements and other legal documents as well as the coordination of assignments and workflow for attorneys. Additionally, the Paralegal will conduct legal and factual research; execute filings; facilitate legal and compliance matters; and act as a liaison among various internal departments as well as outside agencies.
• Provide legal support for counsel in the stakeholder process, and in litigation and regulatory proceedings both at the state and federal levels.
• Assist in FERC filings by organizing relevant governing agreement and tariff controlling document sections, assisting counsel in drafting filing letters.
• Service Agreement Duties: Able to have overall responsibility for the administration, processing and maintenance of Service Agreements including the tracking of effective and expiration dates, and coordinate with both internal and external clients to maintain overall regulatory compliance. able to review pro forma documents and agreements for conformity. If non-conforming, prepare draft FERC filing for PJM counsel indicating reason for non-conformity to PJM standard agreement. Able to prepare final document, file with Commission filing and oversee any service requirements for filing.
• Tariff Duties: Ability to oversee the tariff maintenance process and administer the eTariff database to grant levels of access to company personnel as needed. Administer and maintain the eTariff software system while working closely with designated back-up to provide daily coverage.

Required:

• 2+ years relevant paralegal experience in corporate legal department, governmental agency, or public utility company in an energy/electricity/FERC-related role or similar experience in another regulatory/compliance driven environment.
• Paralegal certificate or 4+ years of demonstrated relevant experience
• Possess in depth knowledge of the FERC and the manner in which regulated entities prepare and make filings to update or revise their tariff documents.

What’s In It For You?

• This is a unique opportunity to support our client; one of the region’s largest utility companies. Medical benefits and 401K are available.
• Benefits include:
  • Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
  • Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
  • MetLife Voluntary Benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401K Retirement Savings Plan
  • Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
  • Referral Bonus Programs
  • Certification and training opportunities

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Visit https://www.yoh.com/applicants-with-disabilities to contact us if you are an individual with a disability and require accommodation in the application process.