The Paralegal shall conserve staff's time by administering cases; serving clients; conducting legal and factual research; preparing documents, exhibits, reports and case filings; executing case filings; provide support for all activities surrounding or related to the drafting, processing, updating and filing tariff and tariff related agreements; provide support for all activities surrounding or relative to the drafting and processing of service agreements and other legal documents, as well as all Membership documents and agreements to ensure tariff and regulatory compliance for PJM; assisting attorneys in data and discovery requests; acting as a liaison among various internal departments as well as outside agencies; and facilitating legal proceedings.  The successful paralegal candidate will be meticulous and have a thorough knowledge of legal formalities.  The paralegal will be a shared resource with the Law Department.

Applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. ​
This position may be eligible for flexible work arrangements. Please consult with your manager to confirm options for flexibility. Business needs and/or on-call responsibilities may require you to report to campus.

Essential Functions:

• Organize case files and documents, assist in Cases




• Maintain files and facilitate and assist in the management of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) and legal proceedings.




• Provide legal support for PJM counsel in the stakeholder process, and in litigation and regulatory proceedings both at the state and federal levels.




• Assist in compliance matters including eDiscovery and litigation




• Assist in administering the filing system for the Law Department.




• Assist in FERC filings by organizing relevant PJM governing agreement and tariff controlling document sections, assisting PJM counsel in drafting filing letters.




• Assist attorneys in the preparation and filing of pleadings and Motions.  Manage service and postings of PJM filed documents.




• Monitor FERC technical conferences and hearings and prepare summaries/documents as requested by PJM counsel.




• Attend internal and external PJM meetings and hearings as requested by PJM counsel.




• Undertake factual and legal research and analysis on regulatory matters at the federal and state level.




• Prepare research memos and other legal documents.




• Prepare, maintain and update various PJM reports used both internally and externally, including but not limited to upcoming filings, regulatory reports and status reports.




• Prepare and circulate summaries of various pleadings in legal proceedings of interest to PJM; 




• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (applicable to Paralegals):




• In addition to the Paralegal essential duties and responsibilities listed above, the Paralegal shall or have the ability to:




• Possess in depth knowledge of the FERC and the manner in which regulated entities prepare and make filings to update or revise their tariff documents.




• Possess in-depth research skills, independent thinking presentation capabilities and able to handle frequent direct contact with external stakeholders (parties and regulators) and clients an all levels of PJM.




• Service Agreement Duties: a.) Able to have overall responsibility for the administration, processing and maintenance of Service Agreements including the tracking of effective and expiration dates, and coordinate with both internal and external clients to maintain overall regulatory compliance. b.) able to review pro forma documents and agreements for conformity.  If non-conforming, prepare draft FERC filing for PJM counsel indicating reason for non-conformity to PJM standard agreement.  Able to prepare final document, file with Commission filing and oversee any service requirements for filing.

Characteristics & Qualifications:

Required:

• AS degree or at least 4 years of experience as a Paralegal




• At least 5 years of experience Paralegal: as a law clerk or paralegal in a law firm, corporate legal department or governmental agency.




• Ability to produce high-quality work products with attention to detail




• Ability to visualize and solve complex problems




• Experience using verbal and written communications skills




• Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite (MS-Word, MS-Excel and MS-PowerPoint)




• Experience with legal research and writing




• Experience with PUC and state regulatory laws, coupled with a general understanding of the electric utility industry




• Experienced in WestLaw and other electronic Legal Search Services.




• Experience with submission of filings via FERC’s eTariff system




• Paralegal Certification

Preferred:

• MBA or BS degree in Law




• Experience with PJM operations, markets, and planning functions