Paralegal

SouthWestern Electric Power Co; 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 (AEP) is seeking a Paralegal Sr./Lead to perform key records management and corporate secretarial duties within the Legal Department. You will manage filings, prepare legal documents, and support attorneys in research and documentation for complex transactions.

The role requires paralegal qualifications with substantial experience and familiarity with Board portals and MS Office, in a highly regulated energy context.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with Paralegal Certificate either earned or in process with 5 years of experience, OR Associate's degree in Paragal studies or Paralegal certificate with 7 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience with SEC filing requirements and FERC related filing requirements.
• Experience working with databases or Secretariat software and MS Office products; familiarity with online portals such as BoardVantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead records management function for the Legal Department and manage the Secretariat/Officers and Directors database.
• Maintain corporate filings and records and manage the FERC interlock process; Incoporate, qualify, and dissolve corporate entities.
• Prepare or obtain certificates, resolutions, or related legal documents for specific transactions or projects.
• Assist attorneys with complex records review, document preparation and legal research.
• Work with Legal Department attorneys and staff to prepare documents, reports, and analyses.

Skills

SEC filing experience

FERC filing experience

Database experience

Education

Bachelor's degree with Paralegal Certificate

Associate's degree in Paralegal studies

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Secretariat software

MS Office

BoardVantage

Job description

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: 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

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade: SP20-007

Compensation Range: $87,633.00 - $128,688.00

Physical Demand Level

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

About AEP

At American Electric Power, we provide more than electricity to our millions of customers - we energize possibilities. We're redefining the future of energy by reducing our carbon footprint, empowering the communities we serve and building an engaged, talented workforce. All while delivering the reliable service our customers expect. It’s an exciting time in the energy industry. Are you ready to be part of it? We’re looking for team members to help create the grid of the future. Learn more about our commitment to creating a supportive, inclusive work culture that values different experiences.