Paralegal II

Paralegal II

Work Place Flexibility: Onsite

Legal Entity: Entergy Services, Inc.-ESI (OLD)

Job Summary/Purpose: Provide administrative/research support in scheduling, reviewing and summarizing depositions, drafting of discovery and responses, preparation of form pleadings, organization of files, preparation and distribution of regulatory filings, electronic document and evidence gathering and preparation. Assists in trial preparation and trial proceedings.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Condemnation and Litigation assistance
• Organize and track condemnation cases
• Organize and set up condemnation hearings and hearing notebooks
• Prepare draft pleadings, subpoenas, deposition notices, and court-ordered documents, including initial disclosures, witness lists, exhibit lists, preliminary reports, status reports, scheduling orders, pre-trial orders, etc.
• Manage and work on discovery, including investigating, organizing and preparing interrogatories, requests for production, and discovery responses
• Schedule witness interviews and depositions; gather documents and assist in preparation for same; arrange court reporters for deposition; summarize depositions
• Assist in retaining, communicating with and obtaining relevant information from or for experts
• Administrative support such as managing calendar, handling payment of invoices, and vendor payments
• Schedule meetings
• Make travel arrangements
• Handle attorney calls and mail
• Draft letters
• Revise documents
• Prepare binders and other administrative/litigation support
• Document and file management, including organizing, indexing and filing documents and Bates Stamp as appropriate
• Manage attorney calendar for litigation and projects
• Schedule deadlines from court scheduling orders
• Manage and prioritize a variety of calls and meetings
• Provide attorneys with advanced notice of upcoming deadlines, meetings, etc.
• Prepare and track litigation hold letters
• Factual and legal research
• Investigate and assemble facts and other data for legal matters
• Perform legal research on Westlaw or in other reference materials and perform necessary factual research on internet, etc.
• Input, retrieve and manage electronic documents on the department drives
• Proofread and edit documents
• Summarize, where necessary, voluminous records
• Analyze & compile data in form required by attorneys (e.g., charts, etc.)
• Become knowledgeable about issues in, and contents of, all litigation and other files assigned
• Draft reports, as needed, relating to status of condemnations/ litigation and maintain detailed, up-to-date information relating to such matters

Work in person at employer's location in Beaumont, Texas

Minimum Requirements

Education: Paralegal degree/certificate and/or bachelor's degree.

Experience: Paralegal II: 5+ years of paralegal experience, with a minimum of two years at a law firm, performing condemnation and/or litigation support preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively and in a professional manner
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under deadlines/pressure
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to multi-task and work productively as a member of multi-disciplinary team
• Demonstrated research, writing and editing skills as well as oral presentation skills and experience in management of complex data systems
• Ability to work with others at all levels
• Maintain confidentiality of departmental issues
• Attention to detail
• Regular and reliable attendance
• Assignments may, but do not normally include overtime and/or weekend hours
• Perform work outside of these duties, as needed, for storm restoration or other emergency events
• Ability to work in a remote/telecommuting environment, if necessary.

Certificates, Licenses, etc.: Paralegal degree/certificate.

Primary Location: Texas-Beaumont Texas : Beaumont

Job Function: Professional

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered

Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT

Number of Openings: 1

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

EEO Statement: The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.

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Additional Responsibilities: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Equal Opportunity: The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.

Working Conditions: As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.

Please note: Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.