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Corporate - Contract Law
Litigation
Litigation - Insurance
Litigation - Foreclosure (Lender-side)
Real Estate
Min 5 yrs required
POSITION SUMMARY The Paralegal will comprehensively support the legal department in providing a wide range of legal services to all business functions, including contracting, real estate, insurance, litigation/disputes, and other matters. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Support attorneys and business colleagues through the contract lifecycle, including contract drafting, review, redlining, signing, and management Develop, organize, update, and maintain contract templates Support document management and retention efforts Support to attorneys and business colleagues on land matters (ex., acquisitions, dispositions, easements, rights-of-way, leases, condemnations, etc.) Support attorneys on a variety of insurance matters, such as policy renewals, claims filing and management, bond procurement and renewals, certificates of insurance issuance, etc. Establish, monitor, and report on contract compliance metrics Provide dispute/litigation support to attorneys and business colleagues Collaborate with the legal team to identify and implement process improvements Other duties assigned by the Associate General Counsel EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s or Associate degree in paralegal studies or a similar field of study Five or more years of experience providing paralegal support Specific expertise in contracting is critical; experience in the energy sector and/or complex transactions a plus; exposure to real estate and/or litigation preferred Preference for candidates who have worked in both law firm and private company settings KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES Discretion, credibility and trustworthiness are critically important, including with sensitive and confidential information High attention to detail, strong organizational skills and meticulous analytical capability Excellent judgment and initiative in developing creative and effective solutions with a business- oriented approach Demonstrated success in consulting effectively with all levels of management Strong ability to take initiative and manage multiple projects successfully, while maintaining an even-keel approach in a very high-paced work environment Penchant for teamwork in a diverse workplace Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programs Proficient in setting priorities and managing expectations with respect to deliverables
POSITION SUMMARY
The Paralegal will comprehensively support the legal department in providing a wide range of legal services to all business functions, including contracting, real estate, insurance, litigation/disputes, and other matters.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
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Summit Utilities, Inc was named as one of the Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Companies 2019 and 2020; Best Places to Work in Maine 2019 and 2020; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020. Summit is a growing natural gas utility company providing safe, reliable and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri and Oklahoma. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence, diversity and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.