Paralegal

Join our Growing Team and see why Summit Utilities, Inc was named as one of the Fastest Growing Denver Area Private Companies 2019 and 2020; Best Places to Work in Maine 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023; and Best Places to Work in Arkansas 2020 and 2023, Oklahoma 2022 and 2023 and Missouri 2023. Summit was also recently named one of Forbes 2023 America’s Best Small Employers.

Summit is a growing natural gas utility company providing safe, reliable and clean burning natural gas service to homes and businesses in Arkansas, Colorado, Maine, Missouri and Oklahoma. Being part of the Summit team means embracing excellence and innovation, committing to safety each and every day, and doing all that we can to serve each other, our customers and the communities where we live. We aim to bring warmth and energy to everything we do.

We have an exciting hybrid opportunity for a Paralegal based in either Little Rock, Arkansas, or Portland, Maine.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Paralegal will comprehensively support the legal department in providing a wide range of legal services to all business functions, including contracting, real estate, insurance, litigation/disputes, and other matters.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support document management and retention efforts.
• Support attorneys and business colleagues on land matters (ex., acquisitions, dispositions, easements, rights-of-way, leases, condemnations, etc.)
• Partner with Supervising Paralegal to support the Company’s corporate governance program, including subsidiaries and affiliated entities.
• Provide dispute/litigation support to attorneys and business colleagues.
• Co-manage the legal inbox to ensure accurate routing, timely responses.
• Collaborate with the legal team to identify and implement process improvements. 
• Other duties assigned by the Supervising Paralegal

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s or Associate's degree in paralegal studies or a similar field of study 
• Five or more years of experience providing paralegal support.
• Specific expertise in contracting is critical; experience in the energy sector and/or complex transactions a plus; exposure to real estate and/or litigation preferred. 
• Preference for candidates who have worked in both law firms and private company settings. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Discretion, credibility, and trustworthiness are critically important, including sensitive and confidential information. 
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and meticulous analytical capability
• Excellent judgment and initiative in developing creative and effective solutions with a business- oriented approach.
• Demonstrated success in consulting effectively with all levels of management.
• Strong ability to take initiative and manage multiple projects successfully, while maintaining an even-keel approach in a very high-paced work environment 
• Penchant for teamwork in a diverse workplace 
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programs
• Comfortable using legal operations tools (e.g., e-signature platforms, matter/invoice tools, trackers)
• Proficient in setting priorities and managing expectations with respect to deliverables. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.

Summit offers competitive pay and medical/dental/vision and other benefits that provide flexibility, choice and support to our employees when they need it most. We understand that home and family are essential pieces of your life, and our benefits are designed to support you both at work and at home. 

Summit Utilities, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or veteran status.