In-House Paralegal — Regulatory & Budget Support

northwesternenergy; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Healthcare benefits

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Volunteer opportunities

Parental leave

Job summary

NorthWestern Energy, based in Helena, MT, is seeking a Paralegal to support the legal department with day-to-day tasks, calendar management, travel arrangements, document handling, and regulatory matters. This role provides practical legal assistance to corporate attorneys in a regulated energy utility environment.

The position requires at least 3 years of related experience and a paralegal degree or certification, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or paralegal certification.
• At least 3 years of related experience and/or training preferred.
• Experience with an in-house legal department or law firm preferred.
• Knowledge of Serengeti Legal Tracker, SharePoint and SAP desired.
• Must demonstrate good safety record.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to complete multiple large and routine tasks timely with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Broad knowledge of research procedures and computer-based legal research programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and make travel arrangements for members of the Legal Department.
• Compile, review, proof and process documents as requested.
• Receive, review, and respond to requests from internal business partners, including legal matters, customer disputes, and regulatory inquiries.
• Screen incoming correspondence and refer matters requiring immediate attention to appropriate personnel in the Legal Department.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memos, reports, and presentations.
• Provide regulatory and litigation support.
• Prepare and issue legal hold notices and releases, while maintaining a list of legal holds.
• Assist in preparing draft discovery responses, subpoena responses, and responses to requests for more information.
• Assist in managing the Legal Department's document retention/filing system.
• Process invoices through SAP.
• Prepare expense reports and process credit card charges through Concur.
• Assist with annual budget and monthly forecast for the Legal Department.
• Manage Serengeti Legal Tracker e-billing system.
• Prepare engagement letters for outside counsel.
• Support legal department projects.
• Complete assignments and other duties as requested.
• Travel to meetings and conferences (up to 5% of the time).
• All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics.

Skills

Strong oral and written communication

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Ability to manage deadlines

Education

Paralegal degree (Associate/Bachelor)

Paralegal certification

Tools

Serengeti Legal Tracker

SharePoint

SAP

Job description

NorthWestern Energy, based in Helena, MT, is seeking a Paralegal to support the legal department with day-to-day tasks, calendar management, travel arrangements, document handling, and regulatory matters. This role provides practical legal assistance to corporate attorneys in a regulated energy utility environment.

The position requires at least 3 years of related experience and a paralegal degree or certification, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.