Paralegal

American Electric Power; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base Salary

Annual Bonus

Long Term Incentive

401K

AEP Pension

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Job summary

American Electric Power in Shreveport, LA, seeks a Paralegal Senior/Lead to perform substantive legal work under attorneys, conduct research, draft documents, and support corporate governance. This role leads records management for the Secretariat/Officers and Directors databases and oversees FERC interlock processes.

The ideal candidate has a paralegal designation (or in process) with 5–7 years of relevant experience, experience with SEC/FERC filings, Secretariat software, MS Office, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with Paralegal Certificate obtained or in process with 5 years of experience, OR Associate's degree in Paralegal studies or Paralegal certificate required or in process with 7 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead records management for Secretariat/Officers and Directors databases.
• Maintain corporate filings and records; oversee FERC interlock process.
• Incorporate, qualify, and dissolve corporate entities.
• Provide records management support to Finance, Compliance, and other Legal Department sections.
• Prepare certificates, resolutions, or related legal documents for transactions or projects.
• Assist attorneys with complex records review, document preparation, and legal research.
• Prepare documents and reports with Legal Department staff.

Skills

Records management

Legal research

Document preparation

Communication

Education

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Secretariat software

MS Office

BoardVantage

Job description

Job Posting End Date

10-07-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of substantive legal work under the direction of the organization's attorneys. Conducts legal research, drafts legal documents and performs other related duties which include "recognition, evaluation, and communication of relevant facts and legal concepts" as defined by the National Federation of Paralegal Associations. Has or is working towards a paralegal designation.

Job Description

What you’ll do:

• Perform lead role in records management function for the AEP Legal Department by assisting in:
  • Management of the Secretariat/Officers and Directors database
  • Maintenance of corporate filings and records and the FERC interlock process.
• Incorporate, qualify, and dissolve corporate entities.
• Serve as lead records management support to Finance and Compliance, and other sections of the Legal Department, as well as to the company's Auditing, Accounting and Tax departments.
• Oversee and prepare or obtain certificates, resolutions, or related legal documents for specific transactions or projects as assigned.
• Assist attorneys as assigned in conducting complex records review, document preparation and legal research.
• Work with Legal Department attorneys and support staff to prepare documents, reports, and more complex analyses as appropriate.

What We’re Looking For:

Education

• Bachelor's degree with Paralegal Certificate obtained or in process with 5 years of experience, OR Associate's degree in Paralegal studies or Paralegal certificate required or in process with 7 years of relevant work experience.

Experience

• Preferred experience with SEC filing requirements and FERC related filing requirements.
• Experience working with databases, specifically Secretariat software and MS Office Products.
• Experience with online portals such as BoardVantage.

*This position is posted in a range. The minimum qualifications below apply to the Paralegal Sr. with increased requirements for Paralegal Lead. The final grade and compensation offered will be based on the successful candidate's education, experience, certifications and relevant skills.

What You’ll Get:

• Base Salary
• Annual Bonus
• Long Term Incentive
• 401K
• AEP Pension
• Comprehensive Benefits Package

At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

Compensation Grade:

SP20-007

Compensation Range:

$87,633.00 - $128,688.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.