Senior Paralegal

Salary: $87,182-$116,242
Relocation: No

About Us

Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC, headquartered in Dallas, is a regulated electricity transmission and distribution business that uses superior asset management skills to provide reliable electricity delivery to consumers. Oncor (together with its subsidiaries) operates the largest transmission and distribution system in Texas, delivering power to nearly 4 million homes and businesses and operating more than 143,000 miles of transmission and distribution lines in Texas.

Position Summary

As a Senior Paralegal – Corporate at Oncor, you are responsible for supporting our Corporate Legal Department on a variety of matters while working collaboratively with other departments in a team-oriented environment. It is currently contemplated that, at least initially, the bulk of your work responsibilities will relate to real estate matters.

This position will be in-office and we are open to candidates being based in either of the locations listed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys with all aspects of real estate and other corporate transactions and related eminent domain litigation, including drafting and reviewing contracts, closing documents, title documents, eminent domain litigation-related filings and discovery, and assisting with the preparation of other documents related to such transactions. 
• Coordinate and maintain real estate and other corporate transaction-related documents. 
• Communicate with internal personnel and external parties, including outside counsel, court personnel, and other third parties, concerning real estate and other corporate transactions and related eminent domain litigation.
• Coordinate and track status of and activities related to real estate and other corporate transactions; maintain and update transaction tracking chart(s)/database(s). 
• Research, analyze, and summarize information and material related to real estate and other corporate transactions and related eminent domain litigation.
• Work with internal and external attorneys to prepare for real estate and other corporate transaction-related meetings and proceedings in related eminent domain litigation.
• Maintain calendars; coordinate meetings and travel arrangements; complete expense reports.
• Oversee and manage the intake process for all documents (lawsuits, subpoenas, letters of representation, etc.) served via Oncor’s registered agent related to real estate and eminent domain matters.
• Calculate and calendar deadlines, schedule meetings, and process incoming mail and emails.
• Assist in the preparation and submitting of periodic status reports to Oncor’s internal stakeholders. 
• Organize and maintain a filing system for management of records.
• Travel is required between the two locations listed and additional travel as needed within our service territory.
• Other duties as assigned when required.

Skills:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a high attention to detail.
• Excellent computer skills with advanced knowledge and use of Microsoft Suite of office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint (PPT), and Outlook.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including diplomacy and flexibility, and the ability to interface effectively with personnel at many different levels throughout the company and externally.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree and 3+ years of paralegal experience in a well-established law firm and/or corporate legal department is required.
• Applicants with a paralegal certification or license are encouraged to apply.
• Applicants with real estate-related paralegal experience are encouraged to apply.

Measure of Success:

• Performs work assignments with minimal supervision.
• Completes work assignments both timely and accurately.
• Consistently meet deadlines.
• Interacts and communicates effectively with all levels of employees and executive management.
• Adheres to all company policies and procedures.

Benefits

At Oncor, we offer a comprehensive set of benefits, compensation and performance management programs designed specifically to attract, retain, motivate and reward our high-performing workforce. Our supportive and inclusive culture allows every team member the opportunity to thrive and make a difference. We invest in our employee’s success and well-being by offering such things as:

• Annual incentive program.
• Competitive health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life insurance).
• Ability to earn wellness incentives (up to $2,000 in 2025) and other wellbeing resources.
• 401k with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%.
• 401k match with student debt program.
• Cash balance pension plan.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Mental health resources.
• Employee resource groups.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Competitive vacation, 10 company holidays and 2 personal holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Salary continuation for up to 6 months for approved employee illness or injury.
• Other perks such as commuter benefits, electric vehicle incentive program, appliance purchase plan.

Participation in benefit programs for employees in collective bargaining units is subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Salary

• $87,182 - $116,242