Paralegal

Northwestern Energy • Helena, MT

37d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Paralegal assists the legal department with day-to-day tasks including maintaining calendar dates, scheduling travel, and ensuring documents are properly handled. In addition, legal assistance is provided to the corporate attorneys by performing a variety of tasks in support of NorthWestern Energy's mission to deliver safe, reliable and innovative energy solutions.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or paralegal certification
• At least 3 years of related experience and/or training is preferred
• Experience with an in-house legal department or law firm is preferred
• Knowledge of Serengeti Legal Tracker, SharePoint, and SAP is desired
• Must be able to demonstrate a good safety record
• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong basic accounting and budgeting skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong work ethic and willingness to work under rigorous deadlines
• Ability to complete multiple large and routine tasks timely with accuracy and attention to detail to manage the needs of multiple attorneys
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Broad knowledge of research procedures, computer-based legal research programs, and principles of judicial and administrative processes
• Analytical skills necessary to incorporate business concerns into evaluation of legal issues
• Must be comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

• Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus

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 the 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)
• Adhere to company safety standards and the Code of Business Conduct & Ethics
• Ensure all actions are consistent with NorthWestern Energy's values, mission, and strategic business objectives

Benefits

• 401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%
• Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial health)
• Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities)
• Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Paid training opportunities
• Paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree