Job Description BHE GT&S has an exciting opportunity for a Paralegal/Sr. Paralegal at our headquarters in Richmond, VA.
Responsibilities Paralegal :
- Assist in preparing and filing federal and state regulatory proceedings.
- Monitor compliance with federal and state regulations.
- Assist in drafting and reviewing supply chain agreements and other types of commercial contracts.
- Perform legal and business research and communicate findings in memoranda; create electronic resource libraries as needed.
- Collect, review and organize information and/or documents; create procedures for collection and storage of information; create procedures for law department or corporate practices; analyze or derive statistical or other mathematical data.
- Draft periodic legal reports and summaries for management; create, maintain and update charts of legal activities and expenses.
- Monitor developments in pending cases, filings and transactions, report to attorneys and management as necessary.
- Provide additional work as requested or assigned.
Preferred Licenses, Certifications, Qualifications or Standards Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience.
Sr. Paralegal: In addition to the duties listed above, the Sr. Paralegal will assist in-house counsel as needed. May open new matters with outside counsel and maintain and manage discovery files.
Preferred Licenses, Certifications, Qualifications or Standards Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Position descriptions are developed as guides for the employees of BHE GT&S. The management team of BHE GT&S reserves the right to modify job responsibilities and position requirements to meet the corporate business goals and needs.
Qualifications Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Paralegal - 1-2 years paralegal or related legal support experience.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work under multiple deadlines.
Education High School
Preferred Degree NA
Preferred Licenses, Certifications, Qualifications or Standards Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Sr. Paralegal - Mastery of skills at the Paralegal I level.
- 3 years paralegal or related legal support experience.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Knowledge of law in the area supported.
- Ability to recognize and evaluate legal concepts.
- Ability to work under multiple deadlines.
- Ability to exercise judgment and decision making in organizing and conducting work assignments.
- Ability to perform duties under minimal or no supervision.
Education High School
Preferred Degree NA
Preferred Licenses, Certifications, Qualifications or Standards Paralegal certificate or equivalent experience.
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
Position descriptions are developed as guides for the employees of BHE GT&S. The management team of BHE GT&S reserves the right to modify job responsibilities and position requirements to meet the corporate business goals and needs.
About Us BHE GT&S is an interstate natural gas transmission and storage company that gives large customers more options in moving gas safely, reliably and efficiently. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, with operations in 10 states, BHE GT&S employees take pride in our work and are committed to innovative and sustainable natural gas energy solutions. Through our liquefied natural gas facilities, multi-state pipeline systems, and storage operations we support a number of large customers, including major utilities, power plants, marine transportation and heavy-duty trucking, along with manufacturing. Our employees are integral to our success and work hard to exceed customer expectations. BHE GT&S encourages a safe and inclusive work environment. We provide fulfilling employment opportunities, are committed to attracting and retaining the best employees, and support an environment that reflects the diversity of our communities.
About the Team At BHE GT&S, we celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion. BHE GT&S is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.