What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Litigations Paralegal position at Southern Company Gas?
The purpose of this position is to provide support to the Legal Department on certain contracts, governmental filings, legal research, data base setup and maintenance and related matters, and to coordinate or manage individual projects.
This position follows a hybrid work schedule. Employees are required to be in the office three (3) days per week.
Functional Expertise:
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES BY COMPETENCY
Education, Certifications/Licenses:
Required:
Related Work Experience:
Specific Skills& Knowledge:
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com .
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 10373
Job Category: Legal & Compliance
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: AGL Services Company
Pay Range: $31.11 - $45.63 USD Hourly: Base salary varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, and at the time of this posting, this is the reasonable salary range for this role.
This position follows a hybrid work schedule. Employees are required to be in the office three (3) days per week.
Functional Expertise:
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES BY COMPETENCY
- Prepares, under attorney supervision, non-disclosure agreements, municipal franchise ordinances and other agreements.
- Process incoming subpoenas, collect responsive information and prepare submissions.
- Coordinate and conduct internal investigations and discovery responses.
- Administers process of assigning incoming miscellaneous contracts for legal review (eg. supply chain contracts).
- Manages invoice processing and payment for outside legal services using Company-approved software applications and applying departmental guidelines.
- Assists attorneys with annual budget submissions.
- Performs legal research; summarizes research and/or findings.
- Understands procedures for preparation and submission of certain court and regulatory filings and coordinates associated information gathering with other internal departments.
- Understands Thomspon Reuters Legal Tracker billing system and department billing guidelines.
- Understands how to perform legal research.
- Communicates with outside legal counsel regarding certain litigations matters with respect to document gathering and scheduling.
- Communicates with local courts regarding certain filings.
- Engages management in various internal departments in processing contracts.
- Responsible for processing maintaining Thomspon Reuters Legal Tracker billing system.
- Responsible for submission of certain court filings.
Education, Certifications/Licenses:
Required:
- Associates Degree or BA/BS degree in legal, business, economics, or similar fields, or equivalent work experience.
- Paralegal certification.
Related Work Experience:
- 3 years’ experience in a law firm or corporate legal department experience.
Specific Skills& Knowledge:
- Research skills.
- Project management.
- Computer skills - intermediate proficiency.
- Interpersonal skills.
- Keyboarding = Constant 67-100%
- On-Call = None
- Out of town travel = None
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com .
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 10373
Job Category: Legal & Compliance
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: AGL Services Company
Pay Range: $31.11 - $45.63 USD Hourly: Base salary varies depending on a wide array of factors, which may include but are not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, and at the time of this posting, this is the reasonable salary range for this role.
Salary : $31 - $46
