Senior Paralegal

Puget Sound Energy, Inc

Clyde Hill, WA

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JOB DETAILS

JOB TYPE

Full-time, Employee

SKILLS

Accredited Business Accountants (ABA), Alternative Energy, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Data Collection, Data Management, Detail Oriented, Energy Efficiency, Environmental Law, Federal Laws and Regulations, File Maintenance, Forensic Science, Government Regulations, Information/Data Security (InfoSec), Interpersonal Skills, Interviewing Skills, Leadership, Legal, Legal Research, Litigation, Local Government, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Paralegal, Privacy Controls, Privacy Regulations, Process Improvement, Records Management, Regulations, Staff Development, State Government, State Laws and Regulations, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Clyde Hill, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.

PSE'sLegalteam is looking for qualified candidates to fill anopenSenior Paralegalposition!

Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed during the interview process.
Job Description

PSE is seeking a highly organized and motivated Senior Paralegal to handle large-scale, complex legal matters and train and mentor junior staff. This role will work on high-stakes cases and transactions and support federal, state, and administrative proceedings. The ability to multitask effectively in a fast-paced environment is crucial for this role.

The successful candidate will have deep expertise in specific legal areas, particularly environmental law and state and federal energy regulations and must be well-versed in conducting in-depth legal and fact research. They must be proficient in organizing records and managing information and data collection, including eDiscovery, and adept at analyzing discovery requests, maintaining crucial case files, and handling sensitive legal records. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of privacy and data security rules. Experience conducting witness interviews and knowledge of data forensics is a significant plus. This Senior Paralegal must be an experienced professional who is passionate about junior staff development.

Job Responsibilities

Assist attorneys or outside counsel with ongoing legal work.
Proof and finalize all manner of documents, including correspondence, contracts, filings, and pleadings.
Conduct intermediate to advanced research involving federal, state, and local government agencies and regulatory bodies.
Support the litigation process:

Coordinate with outside counsel and internal stakeholders.
Draft basic pleadings under the supervision of an attorney, such as answers to complaints and discovery responses.
Gather internal documents and manage document productions.

Support administrative hearings and regulatory proceedings:

Review, edit, and finalize written filings.
Research and document responses to regulatory requests for information.
Coordinate and assist in drafting testimony.
Organize, track, and file regulatory materials.

Gather, organize, and manage responses to subpoenas and data requests.
Mentor and train junior paralegals and contribute to process improvements.
Understand and uphold regulatory privacy obligations and the confidentiality of all customer, personnel, and privileged information.
Interact and build relationships with internal clients and external resources.
Demonstrate commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically, and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of eight years' paralegal experience or equivalent.
Has or is working towards a paralegal degree.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Excellent organizational skills, efficiency and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and exercise judgment when escalation is needed.
Proficient with legal research programs (e.g., Westlaw) and court or regulatory processes.
Superior proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.
Expert with document management systems.

Desired Qualifications

Legal experience working in a utility or corporate setting, or with an energy firm.
Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
Associate or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or a related law field.
Intermediate to advanced legal research skills.
Knowledge of federal and local court rules.

Additional Information

At PSE, we value our employees and provide them with opportunities to excel. We offer a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. To learn more about why PSE is a great place to work, see our Employee Value Proposition, which highlights our commitment to employee growth, work-life balance, and meaningful career opportunities in the energy sector.

The pay range for this position is$82,000.00-$136,300.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.

PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year.Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com).

Families and businesses depend on PSE to provide the energy they need to pursue their dreams. Our steadfast commitment to serving Washington communities with safe, dependable and efficient energy started in 1873. Today we're building the Northwest's energy future through efforts like our award winning energy efficiency programs and our leadership in renewable energy.

Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.

Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at jobs@pse.com or 425-462-3017.

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