Paralegal/Executive Assistant

NORTHWESTERN ENERGY • Great Falls, MT • 4d ago

Preferred location in Helena; other major office location in Montana may be considered (Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, Missoula)

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

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

Get Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus [getintoenergy.org] (click the link to certify at no cost)

DUTIES INCLUDE:

Coordinate and make travel arrangements for Executive to conferences, company functions, and meetings

Coordinate and make travel arrangements for members of the Legal Department

Manage email and calendar for important correspondences, meeting requests, and travel arrangements

Compile, review, proof and process documents for Executive Respond to business inquiries regarding Executive

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 preparing the Legal Department's materials for Board of Directors meetings

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 by General Counsel and other Corporate Attorneys

Provide backup support to other Executive Assistants as needed

Travel to meetings and conferences (up to 5% of the time)

All NorthWestern Energy employees are required to 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

Full-time position.

$26.74 to $38.94 per hour, depending on experience. Benefits include: 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 Program (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents); 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 training opportunities; paid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidays.

Open until filled.

Apply online at: https://northwesternenergy.applicantpro.com/jobs/3989792

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