Be a part of the team that is transforming the power industry of northern and eastern Maine. 
Versant Power is building on our 100-year history of delivering efficient, safe and reliable electricity service to customers in northern and eastern Maine. We never lose sight of safety, quality, integrity and innovation.
We are committed to our dedicated people, who inspire us every day to deliver something more powerful than power alone.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Paralegal manages and coordinates all aspects of legal and regulatory projects, most particularly contract management. This role includes managing a database of contracts and amendments, tracking deadlines, and conducting outreach to contract parties to evaluate compliance, discuss amendments, and ensure all contracts comply with applicable laws and regulations. 
Additionally, this position is responsible for conducting legal research, investigating facts, preparing legal documents and correspondence, preparing reports, handling confidential and time-sensitive material and handling information requests.
The successful candidate will be a proactive professional with exceptional organizational skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, able to exercise the utmost discretion and possess a positive, can-do attitude. The position requires someone who is highly organized and able to support, manage and facilitate the needs of the busy team of professionals.
This position reports directly to the Director, Corporate Counsel and Compliance Officer, and provides support to members of the Legal and Regulatory Department. 
RESPONSIBILITES:

Creates initial drafts of legal instruments (e.g., bankruptcy proof of claims and regulatory filings)
Reviews project contracts 
Manages financial aspects of contracts
Monitors time frame, policy, procedures for accomplishing projects
Coordinates with inhouse and external counsel to establish work plans, calendaring deadlines
Ensures that project activities comply with applicable laws and regulations
Verifies and proofreads contracts based on detailed review of proposal specifications
Attends legal and regulatory meetings and communicates information related to each function’s needs concerning project requirements
Monitors project activities to ensure that the project is executed in accordance with associated deadlines, budgets, and schedules; takes appropriate action to minimize the impact of deviations
Assists with preparation of written reports and/or updates for the executive leadership team and inhouse and external counsel to ensure a clear understanding of project status
Quickly identifies, prioritizes, and resolves problems of a varying nature with minimal direction provided
Flexibility to assist with and work on a wide variety of assignments and projects
Works closely and effectively with assigned professionals to keep them well informed of upcoming commitments and responsibilities, schedule changes, and preparation needed for meetings, following up appropriately and anticipating needs

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Position is primarily sedentary, with some walking, driving and standing required
Extra hours required on an as-needed basis