What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Doyon Utilities?
Overview:
Starting Salary Range: $106,951- $132,087.00
What you will do
Conditions of Employment
Must pass a pre-employment drug test, random drug test thereafter in accordance with the published policy of Doyon Utilities. Must have a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alaska. Must be eligible to work on a military installation in Alaska. Eligibility to work on a military installation includes compliance with Department of Defense mandates with respect to employee background and health directives.
Qualifications
Reasonable Accommodation
Doyon Utilities will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. Accommodation requests should be made, in writing to the Human Resources Department.
EEO
We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available at Know Your Rights (eeoc.gov) For questions on the job posting contact 907-455-1500.
Physical Demands
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Working Conditions
Doyon Utilities is committed to delivering safe and resilient utility services with an emphasis on reliability and efficiency. Our employees are committed professionals in their fields and passionate about what they do and the customers they serve: the United States Military. Inherent in our mission is modernizing facilities; employing best utility practices that reflect leading industry standards; and operating as vigilant stewards of the environment while ensuring the health and safety of our workforce and our customers.
Preference Statement: Doyon Utilities grants a preference to qualified Doyon, Limited shareholders in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.
Doyon Utilities provides excellent career opportunities for motivated individuals. As the primary utility provider for the U.S. Military in Alaska, we offer stability and opportunity even in uncertain times. If you want to be a part of a work family that values professionalism, dedication, collaboration and innovation, we're the right company for you. Full health care coverage, a generous 401(k), and a month of annual paid time off are some of our amazing Company benefits. Our Company culture will make you feel right at home.
The Paralegal provides corporate legal, administrative, and clerical support to the General Counsel and Legal Department. Success in this role requires the employee to be proactive, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively. The primary administrative duties and responsibilities include organizing daily calendars and scheduling meetings, creating reports, supporting the company's document retention and tracking initiatives, facilitating internal communication, improving and troubleshooting staff processes and activities, and reviewing and recommending changes to company policies. The primary activities in supporting the General Counsel include initial document drafts; document processing; developing case information; tracking cases and matters; preparing and transmitting filings and certificates of service; legal research; special projects; and providing support during investigations, litigation, arbitration, and administrative hearing proceedings.
The Paralegal provides corporate legal, administrative, and clerical support to the General Counsel and Legal Department. Success in this role requires the employee to be proactive, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively. The primary administrative duties and responsibilities include organizing daily calendars and scheduling meetings, creating reports, supporting the company's document retention and tracking initiatives, facilitating internal communication, improving and troubleshooting staff processes and activities, and reviewing and recommending changes to company policies. The primary activities in supporting the General Counsel include initial document drafts; document processing; developing case information; tracking cases and matters; preparing and transmitting filings and certificates of service; legal research; special projects; and providing support during investigations, litigation, arbitration, and administrative hearing proceedings.
Starting Salary Range: $106,951- $132,087.00
This is an in-person position located in Fairbanks, Alaska
What you will do
- Perform office and administrative duties to assist management, such as managing calendars, organizing files and making complex travel, meeting and event arrangements.
- Create, edit and proofread letters, legal documents, and memos.
- Lead or assist with large projects that may include Company presentations for internal or external purposes, and Company initiatives.
- Prepare reports.
- Attend meetings and take detailed notes.
- Track department metrics.
- Assist with Vendor vetting.
- Support document retention and organization efforts of the Company, including placing materials into SharePoint.
- Maintain department files.
- Maintain familiarity with the department’s time management software.
- Assist with limited distribution document marking as applicable.
- Answer incoming and placing outgoing calls.
- Assist in all civil or regulatory litigation matters handled internally or by outside counsel.
- Keep departments informed by maintaining contact and communicating matter progress.
- Assist in corporate transactions, including monitoring contract review and drafting requests and preparing initial drafts of corporate filings. Complete legal department filings, including electronic filings.
- Conduct legal research and assist with factual investigations.
- Special review and drafting projects as assigned.
- Monitor state, local, and other corporate filing requirements, licensing, and renewals as applicable.
- Prepare documents and correspondence for review and signature by General Counsel.
- Organize and prepare responses to discovery and information requests.
- Exercise good judgment and discretion, and maintain strict confidence.
- Keep cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database; confirming case status with attorney.
- Support case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences; preparing, monitoring and obtaining discovery responses; and organizing materials for team case review.
- Enhance hearing proceedings by organizing evidence; preparing exhibits; scheduling witnesses; ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed; taking courtroom notes.
- May conduct initial witness interviews and prepare interview notes.
Conditions of Employment
Must pass a pre-employment drug test, random drug test thereafter in accordance with the published policy of Doyon Utilities. Must have a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alaska. Must be eligible to work on a military installation in Alaska. Eligibility to work on a military installation includes compliance with Department of Defense mandates with respect to employee background and health directives.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent Required
- Associate's Degree College level courses in business, paralegal studies, and/or computer science. Experience may be substituted. Required
- 4 years Experience with progressively increasing responsibilities in a professional office environment, 2 years of which was obtained via employment with a corporate or governmental legal department, or a private law firm, as a paralegal, legal intern, or law clerk. Required
- Some experience Civil, criminal, or administrative litigation support experience. Required
- Some experience Online legal research software. Required
- 2 years Experience supporting at least 1 of the following: construction, utilities, environmental, human resources, risk management, and/or corporate governance activities. Preferred
- Skills with standard office software including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Adobe. (High proficiency)
- Report writing (Medium proficiency)
- Legal Research (Medium proficiency)
- Litigation Support (High proficiency)
- Client Relationships (Medium proficiency)
- Organization (High proficiency)
- Planning (High proficiency)
- High Attention to Detail (High proficiency)
- Fluent in English language with excellent spelling and grammar (High proficiency)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (Medium proficiency)
- Corporate and Customer Confidentiality (High proficiency)
- Dependability (High proficiency)
- Ability to work independently and perform duties without immediate or constant supervision (Medium proficiency)
- Ability to prioritize assignments to meet deadlines (Medium proficiency)
- Certified Paralegal Preferred
Reasonable Accommodation
Doyon Utilities will provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities. Accommodation requests should be made, in writing to the Human Resources Department.
EEO
We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available at Know Your Rights (eeoc.gov) For questions on the job posting contact 907-455-1500.
Physical Demands
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Standing - Occasionally
- Walking - Occasionally
- Sitting - Constantly
- Lifting - Rarely
- Carrying - Rarely
- Pushing - Rarely
- Pulling - Rarely
- Climbing - Rarely
- Balancing - Rarely
- Stooping - Rarely
- Kneeling - Rarely
- Crouching - Rarely
- Crawling - Rarely
- Reaching - Rarely
- Handling - Occasionally
- Grasping - Occasionally
- Feeling - Rarely
- Talking - Constantly
- Hearing - Constantly
- Repetitive Motions - Frequently
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination - Frequently
Working Conditions
- Extreme cold - Rarely
- Extreme heat - Rarely
- Humidity - Rarely
- Wet - Rarely
- Noise - Occasionally
- Hazards - Rarely
- Temperature Change - Rarely
- Atmospheric Conditions - Rarely
- Vibration - Rarely
Doyon Utilities is committed to delivering safe and resilient utility services with an emphasis on reliability and efficiency. Our employees are committed professionals in their fields and passionate about what they do and the customers they serve: the United States Military. Inherent in our mission is modernizing facilities; employing best utility practices that reflect leading industry standards; and operating as vigilant stewards of the environment while ensuring the health and safety of our workforce and our customers.
Preference Statement: Doyon Utilities grants a preference to qualified Doyon, Limited shareholders in all phases of employment and training, which include, but are not limited to hiring, promotion, layoff, transfer, and training.
Salary : $106,951 - $132,087