What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Paralegal (Hybrid) position at Sempra?
Sempra: Where opportunity powers impact
At Sempra, we tackle the biggest energy challenges that face our industry. Our high-performing team leverages the full capabilities of our organization to serve 40 million consumers across North America. By collaborating and challenging one another across multiple disciplines, we inspire our best work, ideas and innovation. From increasing liquified natural gas (LNG) capacities to reducing carbon emissions to helping people prepare for the realities of climate change, we are committed to building a better energy future for all.
Primary Purpose
Under the direction of an attorney, conduct complex legal and factual research, analyze, summarize and prepare draft legal documents and in-depth memoranda and maintain legal files and correspondence. Coordinates processes and activities with Company business units, Company support services and external parties with minimal supervision.
Duties And Responsibilities
Education
The following skills and abilities are required:
Legal Total Rewards Philosophy
Sempra strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.
Sempra offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as other merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.
At Sempra, we tackle the biggest energy challenges that face our industry. Our high-performing team leverages the full capabilities of our organization to serve 40 million consumers across North America. By collaborating and challenging one another across multiple disciplines, we inspire our best work, ideas and innovation. From increasing liquified natural gas (LNG) capacities to reducing carbon emissions to helping people prepare for the realities of climate change, we are committed to building a better energy future for all.
Primary Purpose
Under the direction of an attorney, conduct complex legal and factual research, analyze, summarize and prepare draft legal documents and in-depth memoranda and maintain legal files and correspondence. Coordinates processes and activities with Company business units, Company support services and external parties with minimal supervision.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Monitor the progress of and maintain documents for cases and proceedings involving the Company, other utilities or entities; request decisions, exhibits, transcripts and briefs; attend and monitor hearings and conferences; inform attorneys of pertinent legal decisions and developments.
- Prepare initial draft responses to agency complaints and follow-up requests; review, analyze, and gather information needed to respond to interrogatories and document or data requests; maintain legal files and correspondence and perform further research on complex topics as directed.
- Receive and direct service of process on the Company and ensure timely responses as applicable; review, analyze and prepare responses to subpoenas and other third-party requests.
- Assist attorneys in e-discovery tasks, including preparation of draft legal holds, identification of hold custodians and relevant documents; gather and respond to request for personnel files from attorneys; perform document review as directed.
- Assist attorneys in the preparation of arguments, testimony and affidavits/declarations in key matters; draft legal documents and briefs on complex topics as assigned; set up depositions and medical exams; summarize medical reports and other investigative information for each case; prepare key and other exhibits for trial proceedings.
- Respond to inquiries related to hearing schedules and case status; review and prepare summaries of transcripts of hearings and depositions on complex subjects and key witnesses; prepare rebuttal statements where anticipated and provide recommendations where further development is needed.
- Conduct advanced legal and factual research on assigned issues, frequently relating to complex, technical matters and key cases; review and analyze decisions, rules, regulations, and other documents issued by state and federal courts and regulatory agencies; review and analyze complex Company records, contracts and legal documents; provide analysis, conclusions and recommendations to attorneys and ensure compliance as directed.
- Extensive communication with Company employees at all levels and with third parties including outside counsel, counterparties, customers and senior executives regarding matters within assigned area of responsibility.
- Perform other duties as assigned (no more than 5% of duties).
Education
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, law or related field is required.
- 8 years of previous paralegal experience or equivalent training and/or experience in area of legal expertise.
- Must reside in Southern California or be willing to relocate upon hire.
- We offer a hybrid work environment. Although the schedule may vary, typically this will allow you to work from the office three days per week and work remotely on the remaining workdays.
The following skills and abilities are required:
- Candidate should demonstrate a sound understanding of legal standards, professional methods, regulations and underlying legal concepts within their area of legal expertise.
- Candidate should work under limited direction guided by project and department operating priorities and expected outcomes.
- Candidate should be able to independently anticipate outcomes, assess next steps and recommend approaches to initiating them.
- Must be able to work in a team-oriented manner in a dynamic fast-paced environment and able to meet deadlines.
- Certification by an American Bar Association approved Paralegal Program or proof of licensed certification pursuant to California law is required.
Legal Total Rewards Philosophy
Sempra strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.
Sempra offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as other merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.
