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Paralegal - 518409

Tennessee Valley Authority • Chattanooga, TN • 2h ago

Paralegal - 518409

Job ID:518409Location:CHATTANOOGA, TNRegular/Temporary:

External - Posting Description

Paralegal - 518409

Organization: Transmission

Department: Legal Services

Work Location: Chattanooga, TN

Relocation: Relocation is not offered for this position.

Posting Open: 05/04/2026

Posting Close: 05/13/2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Salary: Competitive

The ideal candidate for this position would have experience in real property title matters, familiarity with real estate conveyance documents, and the ability to organize, prioritize, and complete various tasks under limited time constraints. This position works closely with title attorneys and other real estate professionals on a daily basis.

Knows and applies practices and procedures associated with real estate legal services; and

Applies specialized knowledge and skill in real estate title matters; preparation of initial drafts of title opinions, conveyance documents, and closing statements; assists in file preparation by drafting and preparing documents.

Job Summary

Applies and maintains broad contemporary knowledge of principles and practices associated with the legal job family. Planning, research and analysis, and optimizing business processes are significant components of the position. Follows the ethical requirements as set forth by the Rules of Professional Conduct of the State.

Full performance and typical duties of assigned legal services area(s) may include:

Knows and applies practices and procedures associated with legal services;

Applies specialized knowledge and skill in assigned legal area; reviews and analyzes cases/information to assist in preparation of legal matters/trial preparation; assists in case/matter preparation by drafting and preparing documents, such as FOIA response, patent documents, subpoena and contacts witnesses, pre-trial orders, form instructions, witness & exhibit lists;

Independently conducts research and documents results (e.g. retrieving information from libraries, commercial legal databases, internet services, and factual research); locates and confers with expert witnesses and resource people; generates standard and some non-standard reports. Establishes, organizes and maintains trial note-books, expert witness notebooks, document indexes and lists, and data base files.

Independently organizes and analyses documents and information; plans and schedules activities in support of assignment; interprets applicable rules and regulations; and serves as liaison for coordinating functions for internal and external matters and cases.

May coordinate and oversee assigned work activities of the first three job standard levels.

Supervision Received

Independently performs assignments as to customary work practices and procedures. Non-conformance with program objectives are elevated to higher level for guidance and my carry a recommendation for resolution.

Skills and Proficiencies(May be job or organization specific)

Proficient in legal research, including commercial legal databases, internet services and library materials

Demonstrated ability to interact at a professional level with attorneys and clients, including conflict resolving and negotiating.

Ability to organize, prioritize, and complete tasks under time constraints.

Demonstrated ability to recognize and evaluate relevant facts and legal concepts.

Maintains positive customer service relations with clients, attorneys and staff.

Interpersonal skills to communicate and follow instructions effectively from diverse groups of clients, attorneys, and staff, and to provide information with professionalism, courtesy and tacts.

Performs a variety of duties according to established OGC and work group policies and procedures.

Self-motivated requiring limited supervision.

Utlizes effective planning, problem solving and analytical skills.

Observes confidentiality of client matters.

Minimum Qualifications(Consistent with Classification Standard)

Education and Experience/Certificates, Licenses, and Registration Requirements/Other Requirements

Knowledge of legal principles and practices at a level normally acquired through formal paralegal training or its equivalent. Demonstrated performance of assigned legal work at the administrative professional level.

How to Claim Vet Preference

If you are requesting to be considered as a preference-eligible veteran as outlined in the application process, you must submit your military documents before the posting close date indicated above. Be sure to include all supporting documentation: Form DD214 (member 2 or member 4 copy), a Veterans Disability Rating Letter from the VA (if applicable), and a completed form TVA 3595. If you will not get your DD214 until you are separated or retired, you can request a Statement of Service through your military personnel office. The Statement of Service must list your dates of military service, character of service, expected date of separation and any service-connected disability rating that you have been awarded from your branch of military service. Please submit your military documents each time you apply for a position.

How to Submit Documentation:

Upload documents in Step 7 of the application process.

Email documents to[email protected]

More information about preference eligibility and a link to form TVA 3595, can be found athttps://www.tva.gov/Careers/Claiming-Veteran-Preference. If you have a question about preference eligibility, please email [email protected] .

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