Staff Paralegal - Real Estate

PPL Corporation; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A major utility company in Louisville is seeking a Real Estate Paralegal to support its Office of General Counsel. The role involves legal research, documentation, and collaboration on real estate-related issues, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's Degree, a Paralegal Certificate, and at least 2 years of experience in a paralegal role focusing on real estate law. This position offers a chance to contribute to essential utility infrastructure while working in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years of legal experience in a paralegal or related position with real estate law specialization.
• Strong academic credentials from an accredited school.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on real estate issues.
• Review and summarize legal documents, including title searches.
• Assist in land acquisition and permit processes.
• Draft and review real estate agreements.

Skills

Legal research

Problem analysis

Case management

Microsoft Office skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal Certificate

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Company Summary Statement

As one of the largest investor‑owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long‑term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareholders and the communities we serve. Our high‑performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head‑on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net‑zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.

Overview

As part of the Office of General Counsel, the Real Estate Paralegal provides support to attorneys representing PPL Corporation and its subsidiaries before courts and on property‑related issues, regulatory compliance, risk management, and project development. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and reliability of essential utility infrastructure, building specialized expertise at the intersection of real estate law and the utility industry. General duties include, but are not limited to, legal research, fact investigation, preparation of draft legal documents, document management, and assisting attorneys in mitigating legal risk exposure to PPL Corporation and its subsidiaries by ensuring compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. This position focuses primarily on supporting the Office of General Counsel with real‑estate issues, but candidates should have the ability to work across a broad range of areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research and prepare memoranda of findings, primarily related to real estate issues.
• Review and summarize extensive legal documents, including property records, surveys, and title searches.
• Provide support on land and right‑of‑way acquisition, siting, licensing, and permitting.
• Draft and review real estate agreements and documents.
• Track and communicate key real‑estate transaction dates to stakeholders.
• Assist with real estate transactions and effective case management of complex litigation.
• Work collaboratively with various PPL employees at all levels.
• Act as a liaison with state and federal agencies, and outside counsel.
• Assist with administrative and financial functions.
• Maintain physical presence in the office/on‑site to engage in face‑to‑face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co‑workers.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school with strong academic credentials.
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved program or another paralegal program acceptable to the company.
• A minimum of 2 years of legal experience in a paralegal or related position, with a specialization in relevant real estate law.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in legal research and writing, and problem analysis.
• Experience searching property records in government offices and online.
• Familiarity with Westlaw or LexisNexis.
• Strong case management skills.
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Proven ability to exercise good judgment and excellent organizational skills.
• Capability to multitask, inquire, analyze and problem‑solve issues.