Paralegal

Farmers Electric Cooperative•Greenville, TX

About The Position

Farmers Electric Cooperative (FEC) is hiring a Paralegal to support its in-house legal operations, with a strong focus on transactional matters. The role reports directly to the Corporate Counsel. FEC is an electric distribution system located east of Dallas, Texas, serving more than 100,000 meters across a 12-county area. The Paralegal will assist with contracts and related documents, coordinate contract processes from intake through execution, and maintain contract records and compliance tracking. The position also manages real estate matters, particularly easements and property acquisition, and supports transaction closings, risk management, and compliance with legal standards. The Paralegal will coordinate with outside counsel and internal departments and research regulations, statutes, and issues affecting the utility industry. Applications are accepted through December 14. FEC anticipates a January 18 start date, with reasonable flexibility for the right candidate. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and salary expectations.

Requirements

Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, or Paralegal Certificate.
Five years of related paralegal experience, including corporate in-house and transactional experience focused on contracts, vendor/supplier agreements, and real estate/easements.
Team-focused, member-driven, self-motivated, and self-sufficient.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Highly organized and detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple matters, and able to exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive and confidential business information.
Proficiency with Microsoft 365, particularly Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint.
Ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate issues.

Responsibilities

Support corporate in-house legal operations, focusing heavily on transactional matters.
Assist with preparing, reviewing, and revising contracts and related documents.
Help develop, update, and maintain standard contract forms, templates, and transactional documents.
Coordinate contract processes from intake through execution.
Maintain files and databases and track compliance with key contract terms.
Assist attorneys with transaction closings and document organization.
Manage and maintain real estate matters, with a strong focus on easements and property acquisition.
Ensure compliance with legal standards and support risk management initiatives.
Coordinate with outside counsel and internal departments on legal and contractual issues.
Research and stay updated on local, state, and national regulations, statutes, and issues affecting the utility industry.