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
Electric Reliability Council of Texas
Texas United States
www.ercot.com
