PARALEGAL in Albuquerque, New Mexico at PNM Resources

POSTING DEADLINE

This position is posted until filled.

PREFERENCES

We are seeking a highly skilled Paralegal with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate substantial expertise in contract review, as well as experience in regulatory and administrative proceedings. Litigation experience is considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities:

• Review, draft, and manage a variety of contracts and legal documents.
• Support attorneys in regulatory compliance and administrative hearing matters.
• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries or memoranda as required.
• Assist with discovery, case preparation, and the organization of litigation files.
• Interact professionally with internal stakeholders and external parties.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of relevant paralegal experience, with a focus on contract review.
• Proven ability to navigate regulatory and administrative proceedings.
• Litigation experience.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Bachelor¿s degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred.

If you are a motivated legal professional looking to advance your career in a dynamic environment, please submit your resume and cover letter for consideration.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Paraleagel

Salary Grade: G08
Minimum Midpoint Maximum
$64,087 - $84,916 - $105,744

SUMMARY:
Will perform a variety of duties to assist attorneys with (1) commercial and transactional matters, including researching and drafting documents, reviewing draft documents for accuracy and assisting with closings of transactions, and (2) litigation matters, including discovery responses, researching and drafting legal memoranda and pleadings, and assisting with filings with courts and administrative bodies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists attorneys in research, drafting, and revision of contracts and related transaction documentation, including reviewing drafts of all documents for consistent use of defined terms and accuracy of cross-reference
• Assists with closings of transactions including, circulating closing documents to all parties, preparing, obtaining, and organizing required closing certificates and legal documents for pre-closing, attending closing and coordinating document handling, and upon closing, organizing closing documents for transcript and coordinating transmission to appropriate parties
• Assists with contracts and transactions, including confidentiality/nondisclosure agreements, rights-of-way with private parties, governmental and tribal entities, purchase and sale agreements, leases, professional and construction services agreements
• Coordinates document production and response to interrogatories on a company wide basis and review and outline depositions, indexes, and summarizes documents
• Conducts fact and legal research and investigations, locate cases, dispositions, opinions, reports, and information related to the matter at hand
• Assists and coordinate with outside counsel in preparation of cases for trial or regulatory hearings by drafting and preparing: pre-trial orders, instructions to the jury, requests Voir Dire of jurors, jury investigations, witnesses and exhibit lists, pre-hearing motions, subpoena witnesses, summarize depositions, transcript pleading boards, attorney trial notebooks, expert witness notebooks, discovery, background materials, document indexes and lists
• Drafts complaints and answers, pleadings, discovery, discovery responses, routing notices, affidavits, motions and petitions

COMPETENCIES:

• Familiarity with commercial and transactional matters
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of public utility regulations and rules of procedure for state and federal courts
• Specialized knowledge of legal and regulatory processes
• Excellent command of the English language to include grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, legal writing and research skills
• Ability to use computer tools applicable to word processing, litigation support, document search and retrieval
• Must be experienced and proficient at legal research, and the use of research tools available in the department
• Ability to interface with and direct co-workers
• Ability to perform all essential duties of the position within time constraints and interruptions
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, set own priorities, and delegate when appropriate
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or GED with five to seven years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university will be given preference

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS:
Knowledge of Westlaw and database, spreadsheet, and word processing software
Ability to use computer and software packages applicable to litigation support, document search, and retrieval

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit up to 2/3 of the time. Manual dexterity required, the ability to use hands and arms for filing, and the ability to talk and listen. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment

SAFETY AND ADA STATEMENT

Safety Statement:
Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, "everyone goes home safe", reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:
If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.