The Lansing Board of Water & Light has an opening for a Paralegal I - II with our legal services, located in Lansing, MI.
Job Type: Full-Time
Starting Salary Range: Paralegal I: $66,927. - $79,643. / Paralegal II: $74,367. - $89,278.
Position Summary:
The Paralegal works under the supervision of the General Counsel and works directly with BWL personnel on a broad range of corporate, employment and compliance matters, which includes policies and procedures. The Paralegal will also, under direct guidance from the General Counsel, will provide legal review for transactional matters and implement and enforce core contract management processes for contract compliance and legal controls. The Paralegal performs legal research on a variety of subject matters and supports the General Counsel with investigations and interviews for compliance and transactional tasks
Essential Functions:
- Provides support for legal counsel; performs legal research and prepares opinions.
- Prepares and drafts legal documents such as deeds, easements, leases, and contracts.
- Prepares and revises form legal documents.
- Reviews contracts.
- Reviews and drafts policies and procedures.
- Reviews and tracks the status of transactional legal matters.
- Conducts extensive case research and prepares detailed reports and memoranda.
- Performs data entry and other support functions during trial preparation, including document coding and imaging.
- Attends meetings and takes meeting notes.
- Assists attorneys in collecting legal and factual records.
- Communicates with outside counsel, opposing counsel, clients, judicial administrative staff, vendors, and other parties
- Prepares legal documents and updates transactional documents.
- Schedules appointments for attorneys and other legal staff.
- Transmits legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
- Conducts internal client interviews and assists in investigations.
- Coordinates with and monitors outside legal counsel.
- Performs related work as required and assigned.
- Supports all organizational policies and initiatives
- Expected to comply with all BWL policies and work rules.
- Reliable and predictable attendance.
- Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Why Should You Apply?
- Competitive salary, employee development, and opportunity for professional growth.
- Robust time off benefits including vacation, free choice, sick leave, and paid holidays.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription, dental, life insurance, long-term disability, and employee assistance program.
- Retirement programs including 401a (100% company paid up to 13% of base salary), 457 match up to $2,500 per year, retiree medical.
- Voluntary benefits including supplemental and dependent life insurance, vision, flexible spending, AFLAC options, LifeLock anti-theft, long term care, tuition reimbursement, HOPE loan.
About BWL:
The Board of Water & Light serves Lansing, Michigan, and surrounding areas with electricity, water, and steam. Lansing's city charter vests the BWL with full and exclusive management of water, steam, and electric services for or the city. The American Public Power Association has honored the Lansing Board of Water & Light as one of the country's best publicly owned utilities.
The Location:
Lansing, MI provides the opportunity to enjoy all seasons of fun and beauty. With the Grand River open for kayaking, lush golf courses, 17+ miles of trails for biking/hiking/running, Potter Park Zoo, and the sports, the arts and fine foods that comes from being near a major University, Michigan State University, there is a spot for everyone. The area is a short drive from Lake Michigan’s shoreline where there is views of natural beauty, boating, fishing, and windsurfing.
