The Paralegal manages and coordinates all aspects of legal and regulatory projects, with a focus on regulatory matters, and is responsible for conducting legal research, investigating facts, drafting and preparing legal instruments and correspondence, preparing reports, reviewing and summarizing changes in law and agency rules, and handling confidential/time-sensitive material and information requests.
Additionally, this position includes shared responsibility for managing a database of contracts and amendments, tracking deadlines, discussing amendments with Company counsel and affected parties, and ensuring all contracts comply with applicable laws and regulations. 
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 Vice President, Legal and Regulatory Affairs, and provides support to members of the Legal and Regulatory Department.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Creates initial drafts of legal instruments (e.g., motions, waivers, and other 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
Works collaboratively with cross-functional teams

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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