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Berkshire Hathaway Energy Company

Paralegal/Sr Paralegal

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  • Full Time
  • Richmond, VA
January 16, 2025 Paralegal

Job Description

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.





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