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JOB TITLE: Paralegal (Administrative Law/Public Utilities) FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt SCHEDULE: Full-Time; M-F 8:30 - 5:00; 37.5 hours/week LOCATION: Austin, TX Office (hybrid work environment) REPORTS TO: Regional Office Administrator

POSITION SUMMARY The Administrative Law Paralegal is a non-exempt, full-time position based in our Austin, TX office. This position is responsible for providing paralegal support to multiple attorneys within our public utilities practice area. It requires a confident and professional individual with good organizational skills and writing ability. Spencer Fane offers an excellent benefits package and an opportunity to work in a challenging and collaborative environment.

Compensation: At Spencer Fane, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We expect the hourly pay rate for this role to start between $40.09 - $52.69, and the salary will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k, Group Life, Disability, PTO

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communicate professionally, productively, and efficiently with clients, contacts, attorneys, other paralegals, all other Firm workers, and all others.
• Provide support to our utility law attorneys with drafting, research, document review/analysis, preparing productions, preparing for hearings, depositions and trials.
• Prepare and file applications and pleadings with various state agencies including Public Utility Commission of Texas, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and the Railroad Commission of Texas.
• Search Internet and/or specific sites to gather information or documents requested by attorneys to make the attorney's job easier and more efficient.
• Participate in trial preparation and mediations as needed.
• Research and summarize records, as needed, to assist in data gathering, including organizing of information in databases.
• Prepare documents and docket deadlines for meetings, court filings, etc.
• Coordinate meetings, including scheduling, drafting minutes, drafting meeting agendas, and creating meeting packets.
• Check citations, proofread documents, and collect exhibits.
• Perform general administrative tasks such as mailings, file retrieval, handling service payments, filing emails, etc. as needed.
• Track and record time to ensure services provided are appropriately charged.

QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS

• Undergraduate degree and/or paralegal certificate required
• 3-5 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department required
• Litigation experience is helpful but not required
• Experience with regulatory agency related practices preferred
• Experience with large matter document review and document production (physical and electronic files)
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate projects and cases for more than one attorney simultaneously
• Must cope successfully with demands from attorneys and remain calm under pressure
• Must possess strong organizational, research, problem solving, and time management skills
• A self-starter with a willingness to work long hours when needed
• Must conduct all business in a confidential manner
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and Excel required
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including keyboarding, required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Position is generally sedentary in nature; involves sitting most of the time, but may involve the need for inter-office mobility for brief periods of time
• Ability to occasionally or routinely lift up to 10 – 20 lbs.
• Ability to efficiently communicate
• Ability to perform repetitive motions required
• Ability to see and read PC screens, detect color coding, read fine print, and/or normal type size print

DISCLAIMER The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of employees.