Paralegal

ParalegalThe Paralegal assists the legal department with day-to-day tasks including maintaining calendar dates, scheduling travel, and ensuring documents are properly handled. In addition, legal assistance is provided to the corporate attorneys by performing a variety of tasks in support of NorthWestern Energy's mission to deliver safe, reliable and innovative energy solutions.We offer great benefits including:401K with company match up to 4% and non-elective contribution up to 7%Healthcare and wellbeing programs, including dental and vision for you, your spouse and dependents, Health Savings Account (HSA), healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)Employee Assistance Programs (Offering up to six free counseling sessions, per person, per issue, per year for employees, spouses and dependents to include financial health)Life Insurance (Company pays basic employee policy; spouse, dependent insurance also available)Tuition reimbursementCompetitive pay (Scheduled performance-based wage increases and annual incentive opportunities)Paid company endorsed volunteer opportunitiesPaid parental leavePaid bereavement leavePaid training opportunitiesPaid time off starting on your first day, plus 11 paid holidaysBenefits may vary by position or as negotiated as part of a collective bargaining agreement.Here's the success profile for this job:Associate or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or paralegal certificationAt least 3 years of related experience and/or training is preferredExperience with an in-house legal department or law firm is preferredKnowledge of Serengeti Legal Tracker, SharePoint, and SAP is desiredMust be able to demonstrate a good safety recordMust possess strong oral and written communication skillsStrong basic accounting and budgeting skillsProficient in Microsoft Office SuiteStrong work ethic and willingness to work under rigorous deadlinesAbility to complete multiple large and routine tasks timely with accuracy and attention to detail to manage the needs of multiple attorneysAbility to maintain a high degree of confidentialityBroad knowledge of research procedures, computer-based legal research programs, and principles of judicial and administrative processesAnalytical skills necessary to incorporate business concerns into evaluation of legal issuesMust be comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environmentGet Into Energy - Energy Industry Fundamental 2.0 certification is a plus