What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at American Water?
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About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water’s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.
As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $30 to $34 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.
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Primary Role
Assist attorneys by providing clerical and research support including document preparation and review; research, investigations, and fact checking; and hearing/trial preparation.
Key Accountabilities
- Meets with attorneys, clients, and others in the business to discuss assigned work or projects.
- Drafts state specific legal documents including pleadings and motions, affidavits, and discovery; files motions and pleadings according to multi-jurisdictional procedures.
- Researches and analyzes statutes, regulations, legal treatises, orders /decisions, and other legal sources; provides written analysis to attorneys.
- Prepares, organizes, stores, and retrieves case files, which may include evidence, exhibits, pleadings, exhibits, and other items.
- Organizes and maintains document intensive data and databases using business technology applications; may include data analytics and reporting, data preservation, data collection (independently and through coordination of external and internal resources), physical documents, exhibits and evidence.
- Collaborates with representatives of internal business units, as necessary, to assist in coordinating and providing in-house legal services or improve legal support processes; assist and act as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
- Assists attorneys with hearing preparation.
- Interprets information responsive to subpoenas and makes recommendations to attorneys for their review.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court/agency pleadings and processes, and other related matters.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel and Sharepoint.
Experience/Education
- 2-3 years of legal experience, utility preferred; regulatory experience a plus
- Bachelor’s degree or an associate degree.
- Paralegal Certificate. Paralegal Certificate from an ABA- accredited program is preferred.
Competencies
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Salary : $30 - $34
