Paralegal

Are you an ERCOT Employee? If so please log in to Workday to apply. AT ERCOT, our diverse and dynamic work environment provides a platform on which employees can work together to build the future of the Texas power grid and wholesale market utilizing the latest technologies and resources. We encourage you to join our talented, dedicated workforce to develop world-class solutions for today and tomorrow’s energy challenges while learning new skills and growing your career. ERCOT is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion at all levels of our company. It is the cornerstone of our corporate values of accountability, leadership, innovation, trust, and expertise. We accept and celebrate those that join us and recognize that individuals with a wide variety of talents, ideas, and experiences propel the innovation that drives our success. A diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens us and allows for a collaborative environment to solve the challenges that face our industry today and in the future. ERCOT offers the flexibility to work both in and out of the office within the state of Texas, providing our employees with an enhanced work life balance. Be a part of the dedicated and collaborative teams that support the corporate functions of ERCOT. Our teams develop impactful working relationships while leveraging business know-how to support our internal and external customers to maintain the reliability of the electric power grid and wholesale markets. JOB SUMMARY Assists ERCOT attorneys by monitoring proceedings of the Public Utility Commission of Texas and other federal and state regulatory agencies, preparing legal documents and reports, and performing basic factual or legal research. Prepares legal documents for filing with the Public Utility Commission of Texas and other government agencies and courts, including comments on proposed rules, pleadings, motions, letters, briefs, and other documents. Analyzes agency and state and federal rules of procedure to ensure legal documents are correctly and timely filed. Calculates and calendars deadlines for procedural and regulatory filings. Assists with cataloging market participant registration information. General Candidate Description Must be proficient in using Public Utility Commission filing rules and systems Must be opening to learning ERCOT policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks and expand skills. Must be comfortable working on assignments that are often routine in nature while maintaining a high rate of accuracy. Must exercise sound judgment in resolving problems and issues while recognizing the need for occasional deviation from accepted practice. Must be capable of working under short deadlines on occasion Must have great attention to detail Must be comfortable working as part of a paralegal team, with each team member learning other job functions to enable greater flexibility for the group ADDITIONAL JOB DUTIES Prepares administrative filings, pleadings, and other legal documents Files legal documents with state and federal agencies and courts Monitors and prepares daily reports of industry filings submitted in relevant Public Utility Commission of Texas and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission proceedings Maintains accurate and organized case files relating to administrative and contested matters Provides support and assistance to regulatory attorneys, governance attorneys, and company directors and executives Assists with preparation of ERCOT Board Packet and agenda, as needed Attends and participates in ERCOT Board Meetings Communicates with ERCOT attorneys and employees regarding the developments and status of monitored proceedings and required filings Manages complex procedural requirements – including interpretation of legal procedure, case file management, protecting confidential information and ensuring timely compliance with legal filing requirements Assists with managing and organizing Legal department records in accordance with ERCOT Information Governance policies Performs factual and legislative research Coordinates and may lead internal meetings as required EXPERIENCE Requires minimum 2 years job related work experience in excess of degree requirements EDUCATION High School Diploma or GED (Required) Associate's Degree (Preferred) Bachelor's Degree (Preferred) or a combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge to the above credentials is required CERTIFICATION Paralegal Certification (Required) WORK LOCATION: This position is Hybrid. Employees will be required to be on-site in Austin, TX at least once per month, or more, as needed based on the business needs as determined by management On-site schedules are flexible or may be rotated based on business needs as determined by the Manager Remote work is required to be performed from your Texas residence. Employees may opt to work on-site more than required or 100% of the time The foregoing description reflects the minimum qualifications and the essential functions of the position that must be performed proficiently with or without reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties expected to be performed, and management may, at its discretion, revise or require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This job description is not intended to create a contract of employment with ERCOT. Both ERCOT and the employee may exercise their employment-at-will rights at any time. #LI-Remote Are you an ERCOT Employee? If so please log in to Workday to apply. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) manages the flow of electric power to 24 million Texas customers - representing about 90 percent of the state's electric load. As the independent system operator for the region, ERCOT schedules power on an electric grid that connects more than 52,700 miles of transmission lines and 1,100 generating units. ERCOT also performs financial settlement for the competitive wholesale bulk-power market and administers retail switching for 8 million premises in competitive choice areas. ERCOT is a membership-based 501(c)(4) nonprofit corporation, governed by a board of directors and subject to oversight by the Public Utility Commission of Texas and the Texas Legislature. ERCOT's members include consumers, cooperatives, generators, power marketers, retail electric providers, investor-owned electric utilities (transmission and distribution providers,) and municipal-owned electric utilities. ERCOT offers an excellent benefits package, which includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, long/short-term disability insurance, long-term care insurance, Section 125 Flexible Spending Account, and a Retirement Savings Plan. For more information, ERCOT’s Benefits Summary is located on our website in the careers section. The ERCOT Engineer Development Program (EDP) is a 12- to 16-month, self-paced program geared toward entry-level engineers looking to start a career in the power industry. Through the program, an EDP Engineer receives one-on-one mentoring, specialized training, and exposure to the work performed by each of the engineering groups at ERCOT. The program allows engineers to develop the fundamental skills necessary to reach their full potential while gaining an understanding of the types of engineering work ERCOT has to offer. EDP management supports participants each step of the way as they progress through the program. Upon completion, graduates are placed as full-time engineers within one of ERCOT’s engineering groups. The ERCOT Internship Program gives high performing college students the opportunity to develop their skills in a professional work environment. In some cases, internships can lead to full time positions at ERCOT. Interns receive intellectually stimulating projects and assignments that aim to solve real challenges facing the electric industry. The internships also are structured to provide networking opportunities with staff and other interns. This program is a paid learning experience primarily for students with a GPA of 3.0 or higher—no exceptions—and who have at least completed their sophomore year. Students who apply must be enrolled in a bachelor or postgraduate degree program at a school listed in the U.S. Department of Education’s Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs. Graduate students are highly encouraged to apply. A relocation stipend is available to out-of-state candidates. The medical, dental, vision, and quality-of-life benefits offered by ERCOT are second to none. Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in benefits on the first of the month following the date of hire. Additionally, 401(k) plans are available to help employees plan for the future.