Legal Specialist (Paralegal)

Northwest Natural is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Paralegal to support our Legal team. The ideal candidate will have experience in both corporate and litigation matters, with a strong background in discovery, regulatory filings, and litigation support. This role requires excellent communication skills, proficiency in legal document management, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments and with external counsel.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support corporate and litigation legal functions, including coordination with outside counsel.
  

• Manage document review and case files for litigation matters.
  

• Assist with discovery, including collecting and organizing documents in response to subpoenas and discovery requests.
  

• Handle business licensing, corporate filings, and foreign qualifications.
  

• Support due diligence efforts and regulatory submissions.
  

• Draft, proofread, and review legal documents and correspondence.
  

• Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint for legal operations.
  

• Maintain a high level of accuracy and organization in all tasks.
  

Requirements

Key Responsibilities & Skills Required:

• Corporate & litigation paralegal experience

• Litigation support experience, including coordination with outside counsel, document review, and case management

• Discovery experience, including collecting, organizing, and producing documents in response to subpoenas and discovery requests

• Experience with business licenses, corporate organization, foreign qualifications, and similar corporate filings

• Experience managing due diligence and regulatory filings

• Strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent writing and proofreading abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint

• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new subject matter areas

• Experience working both independently and as part of a small team

• Ability to maintain effective relationships across departments and with external legal teams