Job Information
PPL Corporation Paralegal in Allentown, Pennsylvania
Company Summary Statement
As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL), is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, our shareowners and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities — PPL Electric Utilities, Louisville Gas and Electric, Kentucky Utilities and Rhode Island Energy — provide an outstanding experience for our customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL’s companies are also addressing challenges head-on by investing in new infrastructure and technology that is creating a smarter, more reliable and resilient energy grid. We are committed to doing our part to advance a cleaner energy future and drive innovation that enables us to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 while maintaining energy reliability and affordability for the customers and communities we serve. PPL is a positive force in the cities and towns where we do business, providing support for programs and organizations that empower the success of future generations by helping to build and maintain strong, diverse communities today.
Overview
Provides assistance to attorneys representing PPL Corporation and its subsidiaries on various transactions, including contracts and mergers and acquisitions, advertising review and other intellectual property matters, and federal and state grants. This assistance could also include support before courts and regulatory agencies. General duties include, but are not limited to, contract review (including technology, construction, engineering and miscellaneous agreements), due diligence review and summary, maintaining Company contract templates and other documents, legal research, fact investigation, preparation of draft legal documents, correspondences, memorandum, agenda, and slides, and assisting attorneys in mitigating legal risk exposure to PPL Corporation and its subsidiaries by ensuring compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements. This position focuses primarily on supporting one or two practice areas, but should have the ability to work across a broad range of areas.
Responsibilities
This position may be hired at the Paralegal, Staff Paralegal or Senior Paralegal level. Additional responsibilities may be required for higher levels of the position.
Assistineffectivecasemanagementofcomplexlitigation.
Review with comments of contracts and other legal documents, including Company template agreements.
Assists in preparing agenda, minutes, summaries, and slides for meetings.
Perform legal research and prepare memoranda of findings.
Reviewandsummarizeextensivelegaldocuments.
WorkcollaborativelywithvariousPPLemployees,stateandfederalagencies,andoutsidecounsel.
Provideassistanceinadministrativeandfinancialfunctions.
Physicalpresenceintheoffice/on-sitetoengageinface-to-faceinteractionandcoordinationofworkamongdirectreportsandco-workers.
Qualifications
Paralegal
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor'sDegree
ParalegalCertificatefromanABAapprovedprogramoranotherparalegalprogramacceptabletothecompany
Upto3yearsoflegalexperienceinaparalegalorrelatedposition
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstratedexperienceinlegalresearchandwriting,andproblemanalysis
FamiliaritywithWestlaworLexisNexis
Strongcasemanagementskills
Strongcomputerskills,includingknowledgeofMicrosoftOffice suite of products and applicationssuchasExcel,Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Forms
Provenabilitytoexercisegoodjudgmentandexcellentorganizationalskills
Capability to multitask, inquire, analyze and problem-solve issuesExperience with AdobeSign
Staff Paralegal
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved program or another paralegal program acceptable to the company
A minimum of 2 years of legal experience in a paralegal or related position
Demonstrated computer proficiency
Experience in problem analysis and problem solving
Experience in reviewing and summarizing legal documents and procedures with little or no direction
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree
Effective written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of applications and databases, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Forms
Effective interpersonal skills
Experience with Westlaw or LexisNexis
Experience with AdobeSign
Senior Paralegal
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved program or another paralegal program acceptable to the company
At least 3 years of legal experience in a paralegal or related position
Proficient in legal research and writing, and problem analysis
Experience with Westlaw or LexisNexis
Strong case management skills
Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products and applications such as Excel, Outlook, Word, Microsoft Forms, and PowerPoint
Proven ability to exercise good judgment and excellent organizational skills
Capability to multitask, inquire, analyze and problem-solve issues
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- 6 or more years of paralegal experience
Paralegal
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor'sDegree
ParalegalCertificatefromanABAapprovedprogramoranotherparalegalprogramacceptabletothecompany
Upto3yearsoflegalexperienceinaparalegalorrelatedposition
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstratedexperienceinlegalresearchandwriting,andproblemanalysis
FamiliaritywithWestlaworLexisNexis
Strongcasemanagementskills
Strongcomputerskills,includingknowledgeofMicrosoftOffice suite of products and applicationssuchasExcel,Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Forms
Provenabilitytoexercisegoodjudgmentandexcellentorganizationalskills
Capability to multitask, inquire, analyze and problem-solve issuesExperience with AdobeSign
Staff Paralegal
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved program or another paralegal program acceptable to the company
A minimum of 2 years of legal experience in a paralegal or related position
Demonstrated computer proficiency
Experience in problem analysis and problem solving
Experience in reviewing and summarizing legal documents and procedures with little or no direction
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree
Effective written and oral communication skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of applications and databases, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Forms
Effective interpersonal skills
Experience with Westlaw or LexisNexis
Experience with AdobeSign
Senior Paralegal
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Paralegal Certificate from an ABA approved program or another paralegal program acceptable to the company
At least 3 years of legal experience in a paralegal or related position
Proficient in legal research and writing, and problem analysis
Experience with Westlaw or LexisNexis
Strong case management skills
Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products and applications such as Excel, Outlook, Word, Microsoft Forms, and PowerPoint
Proven ability to exercise good judgment and excellent organizational skills
Capability to multitask, inquire, analyze and problem-solve issues
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- 6 or more years of paralegal experience
This position may be hired at the Paralegal, Staff Paralegal or Senior Paralegal level. Additional responsibilities may be required for higher levels of the position.
Assistineffectivecasemanagementofcomplexlitigation.
Review with comments of contracts and other legal documents, including Company template agreements.
Assists in preparing agenda, minutes, summaries, and slides for meetings.
Perform legal research and prepare memoranda of findings.
Reviewandsummarizeextensivelegaldocuments.
WorkcollaborativelywithvariousPPLemployees,stateandfederalagencies,andoutsidecounsel.
Provideassistanceinadministrativeandfinancialfunctions.
Physicalpresenceintheoffice/on-sitetoengageinface-to-faceinteractionandcoordinationofworkamongdirectreportsandco-workers.
Remote Work
The company reserves the right to determine if this position will be assigned to work on-site, remotely, or a combination of both. Assigned work location may change. In the case of remote work, physical presence in the office/on-site may be required to engage in face-to-face interaction and coordination of work among direct reports and co-workers.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Our company is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer dedicated to diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify, genetic information, disability status, or any other protected characteristic.